2026-04-27 - progression, shastecoins, save-system

SmartSave, ShasteCoins and shops form the shared progression stack

SmartSave, shop upgrade and better-shop commits landed across the catalog, making the reward loop clearer from first play to supporter progression.

SmartSave, ShasteCoins and shops form the shared progression stack

What changed

The April 27 commit stack repeats across the active games: SmartSave, Shop upgrade and Better shop. That is the foundation for a stronger account loop.

Player-facing stack

  • Save compatibility and account-friendly progression
  • ShasteCoins as a visible reward currency
  • Shops and unlock paths that make play sessions feel cumulative
  • A cleaner bridge between free play, referrals and Patreon supporter perks

Why it matters

SEO brings people in, but progression keeps them. The more clearly players understand that one session creates lasting progress, the easier it becomes to convert visitors into followers, Discord members and paying supporters.