Major Additions
New Battle Pass : 25 Unlockable Skins
[p][/p][p]A full cosmetic progression track has been added, featuring 25 new skins, including holiday-themed items and exclusive rewards for high-tier players.[/p][p][/p]
New Progression System
[p]A complete revamp of in-game progression. You now earn XP, unlocking cosmetic rewards as you level up.[/p]
Full UI Overhaul
[p]The entire menu system has been redesigned from the ground up with improved clarity, navigation, and overall visual polish.[/p]
New Tutorial System
[p]A brand-new, fully reworked tutorial teaches the fundamentals of movement, spells, objectives, class mechanics and game flow.[/p]
In-Game Chat (Lobby)
[p]You can now talk with other players directly in the lobby through the integrated chat system.[/p]
Seasonal Content
It’s Snowing!
[p]Winter weather has arrived snow now falls dynamically during matches for extra seasonal atmosphere.[/p][p][/p]
Gameplay Changes & Balancing
Spell & Class Adjustments
- [p]Echomage activation cost reduced from 3 charges to 2 for Echostone.[/p]
- [p]Echomage now limited to 4 plants.[/p]
Item Interactions
- [p]Fake fertilizer no longer blocks spells.[/p]
- [p]Fake fertilizer now disappears after one day.[/p]
- [p]Invisible traps now disappear after two days.[/p]
- [p]Boosted fertilizer now spawns correctly for all player counts.[/p]
- [p]Speedboost no longer slows players after being stunned.[/p]
Quality-of-Life Improvements
- [p]Added descriptions for all spells.[/p]
- [p]Added a reconnect button after crashes.[/p]
- [p]Added clearer hitboxes for certain spells.[/p]
- [p]Lobby hosts can now modify lobby slot sizes from inside the lobby.[/p]
- [p]Keybind names are now properly translated (“Mouse0” → “Left Click”, etc.).[/p]
- [p]Improved movement smoothness and general multiplayer fluidity.[/p][p][/p]
Performance Optimizations
- [p]General optimization pass across multiple systems. Expect 1.5× to 2× higher FPS on most configurations.[/p]
- [p]Improved network handling for smoother matches.[/p]
Bug Fixes
Major Fixes
- [p]Fixed players getting stuck when picking up the fake fertilizer simultaneously.[/p]
- [p]Fixed a bug where disconnecting during sabotage made defense impossible.[/p]
- [p]Fixed a bug where the owner could see players who disconnected/reconnected from any team.[/p]
- [p]Fixed obstacle restrictions being bypassed for certain spells.[/p]
- [p]Fixed voice chat issues that caused it to stop working periodically.[/p]
- [p]Fixed fertilizer dropping unexpectedly after pickup.[/p]
- [p]Fixed boosted fertilizer spawning only at the center tile in 6-player games.[/p]
- [p]Fixed bush sounds and pings not being affected by SFX volume settings.[/p]
Final Notes
[p]This Winter Season Update brings major improvements across the board — new content, smoother gameplay, clearer UI, deeper progression and a full battle pass to unlock. Thank you for playing Garden Rivals, and enjoy the winter season![/p][p][/p]