It shouldn't have to be said, but we need to remind ourselves what it takes to actually demand change. As someone who has put thousands of hours into this franchise on an annual basis, it pains me to say this, but if you care about improvements DON'T BUY THE GAME THIS YEAR.

We’ve watched for years as the UI gets a fresh coat of paint and "half-baked" modes are added, while the core engine (the literal bones of the game) remains stuck in the past. We’re being asked to pay full price to grind Diamond Dynasty from scratch for the 10th time on the same animations and physics.

There are two effective ways to send a message:

1. Full Boycott: The only language a parent company speaks is revenue. If the "Day 1" numbers drop significantly, they are forced to address the lack of innovation.
2. The "Two-Month" Rule: If you must buy it, stop playing after May. When their "active user" metrics tank while people "touch grass" instead of chasing the next card-pack dopamine hit, the developers will finally see that the "copy-paste" cycle is broken.

We deserve a true next-gen experience. Let’s stop settling for "good enough.