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Seasonal events replaced sequels for most of the genre. The economics behind that decision are simpler than they look.
A returning player costs a fraction of a new install to reach. Once a studio has a stable tile grid that people understand, adding a seasonal layer is cheaper than teaching a new audience a new game. That is the whole argument.
Regional publishers are consolidating, mid-range Android is setting the technical ceiling, and localisation budgets are moving from translation to co-creation.
The changelog lists eleven items. Two of them actually change how a session feels.
Age gating, advertising standards, and data residency quietly determine which features reach players in each market.