Devsisters (194480.KQ) unveiled a sweeping improvement plan for "Cookie Run: Oven Smash" roughly one week after the game's launch. The move comes in response to a wave of user complaints over issues such as in-game stuttering.
Devsisters said Friday that CEO Cho Gil-hyun and co-Project Director Lee Won-young of Cookie Run: Oven Smash held an emergency live broadcast at 8 p.m. Thursday to present the game improvement roadmap. Cookie Run: Oven Smash, previously released by Devsisters, is a battle action game that combines the Cookie Run franchise's signature casual action gameplay with real-time PvP (player-versus-player) combat.
First, Devsisters plans to release an update next week to fix prolonged loading times during in-game cross-entry transitions. The company also plans to add a feature allowing players to enter the next match immediately after a match ends, as well as an option to start playing right away upon login without passing through the plaza area.
On game balance, the company said it will continuously monitor mode-specific metrics and gameplay flow to ensure cookies across various positions are utilized evenly. Cookie balance will be adjusted according to each mode and map's characteristics.
Additionally, Devsisters will enhance hit feedback during attacks to improve the feel of controls. The company plans to reinforce sound effects for other critical moments, such as taking damage and recovering health, to create a more immersive experience. The team will also address the issue of unintended wall collisions that disrupt movement when using dash skills, as well as a bug in Castle Break mode where cookies get stuck on turtles as they move.