Greetings, Tuners.
This is the Abyssdia Development Team.
First and foremost, we would like to offer our deepest apologies for the extended delay of over a month
and for having to deliver repeated notices of delay to all of you who have been eagerly awaiting new content and improvements.
We would like to share a detailed explanation of why the update release has been delayed,
along with the full timeline of the review process with the Apple App Store.
1. Cause of the Update Delay
While the update build itself has been fully prepared,
final approval has been delayed due to repeated rejections during the Apple App Store build review process regarding specific guideline evaluation criteria.
Abyssdia provides a cross-platform environment that fully supports cross-play and account data synchronization across PC, Google Play Store, and the Apple App Store.
To prevent data desynchronization, disparities in in-game event progression, and gameplay fairness issues arising from version discrepancies across platforms,
we adhere strictly to the principle of simultaneous updates across all platforms.
Consequently, even though the Google Play Store and PC versions are fully prepared for release,
updates across all platforms must inevitably be put on hold until the Apple App Store review is approved.
2. Apple App Store Review Timeline & Progress
The detailed timeline of our correspondence and actions taken with the Apple Review Team is as follows:
- [1st Submission / September 23]
Submitted the build and store metadata for the regular update (v2.12.2) scheduled for September 30.
- [1st Rejection / September 24]
Received the initial rejection under Apple App Store Guideline 1.1 - Safety regarding store listing assets (content rating/metadata imagery).
- [1st Revision & Expedited Review Approval / September 25 – October 1]
Revised the flagged images, completed developer agreement renewals, and resubmitted the build. Requested and received approval for an Expedited Review to meet the scheduled update date.
- [2nd Rejection & Additional Revisions / October 2 – October 14]
Received a 2nd rejection regarding metadata images for specific language locales (Japanese).
→ Completely replaced all store screenshots across all supported languages and device specifications with in-game gameplay and system interface visuals, then resubmitted.
- [3rd Rejection & Comprehensive Replacement / October 14 – October 21]
Received an additional rejection regarding screenshots for specific device formats (e.g., tablet/iPad displays).
- [Current Status / As of October 22]
Completed full replacement of all required image assets complying with all criteria.
We are currently maintaining urgent, direct communication with the Apple Review and Developer Support teams and have requested a re-evaluation.
We are dedicating all available resources to secure final approval.
3. Future Schedule & Delay Compensation
- Release Schedule: As soon as the Apple App Store review is officially approved, we will promptly announce the maintenance schedule and proceed with the simultaneous update across all platforms (iOS, Android, and PC).
- Delay Compensation: To express our sincere apologies and gratitude to our Tuners who have patiently waited through this prolonged month-long delay, compensation will be distributed upon the completion of the update. Specific compensation details will be provided in the upcoming update confirmation announcement.
Given how long you have waited, we should have provided a more stable and polished service,
and we sincerely apologize once again for the frustration and inconvenience caused by these review issues.
We will continue to do everything in our power to resolve this matter swiftly and deliver the update to you as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Abyssdia Development Team
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