Perhaps the most game-changing improvement is how the computer opponents behave. The official game is known for some peculiar difficulty spikes, with early opponents being unreasonably tough. Update 17 reworks the AI's decision-making parameters, leading to more consistent and logical difficulty curves. Opponents now make more strategic choices, creating a more rewarding and less frustrating challenge for players looking to hone their skills.

The devs have been listening, and the stability improvements are noticeable. Less lag, better flow, and a more solid experience overall.

9.5/10 Lost half a point only because you cannot play ranked online. Otherwise, this is the definitive way to ride your vanguard.

Cardfight! Vanguard Dear Days NSP Update 1.1.7: Why It’s Better

Resolved UI memory leaks and fixed accessory selection crashes. Communication errors resulting in unintended draws.

While there is no official "1.7" update for the original Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days

: Adds cards from BT11: Clash of Heroes and the Spring Festival 2023 pack, significantly shifting the meta for players who have kept up with the DLC.

The (VGDD2) Version 1.1.1 update (often associated with the "Post-17" announcement) introduced several significant mechanical and quality-of-life features to the game. Key Feature Highlights

The most immediate and noticeable change is the game's overall speed. The mod optimizes how the game loads assets, dramatically shortening loading times between battles and menus. Additionally, animation stutters, especially those triggered by complex card effects that were present in official patches, have been significantly reduced or eliminated, making every fight fluid and responsive.

: The game now allows you to toggle card restrictions, meaning Story Mode and CPU fights are no longer strictly bound by the same limited card lists as competitive PvP matches.

Cons:

Furyu faces a dilemma. Unlike Master Duel (Konami) or MTG Arena (WotC), Dear Days is a premium-priced ($70) game with aggressive DLC. The high barrier to entry encouraged the modding scene to flourish—people felt entitled to "fix" the grind.

: Significant updates (sometimes several gigabytes in size) address card effect bugs, display errors, and AI behavior, such as characters failing to use optional abilities. Managing Updates on Nintendo Switch