As we approach the next milestone in the development of Perodia TCG, we’re excited to share one of the upcoming features designed to improve the player experience right from the first time the game is launched: the Region Selection Screen.
When a player starts a new game session, they will be prompted to choose a region where they wish to play. The available options will include Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia (Singapore), and Australia. Each region corresponds to a server infrastructure, ensuring that matches can be hosted with optimal performance and low latency for nearby users. However, this feature is particularly valuable because we have chosen not to lock players into their local region automatically.
While many online games rely on geolocation to determine the player’s server, we believe in giving the community more freedom and agency. Rather than forcing players into a region based on their physical location, we want to let them decide where to play. This decision is grounded in both player empowerment and practical necessity.
Building a robust and active player base across all regions will take time at launch. Early adopters may find that some regions have fewer active players, which could potentially lead to longer waiting times for match pairing. By allowing players to select from any of the listed regions, we give them the opportunity to find matches more quickly, explore different metals, and connect with a broader community.
Perhaps a European player wants to experience the strategies favoured by North American duelists. Or a night owl in Australia prefers the challenge of active players in Asia. With our Region Selection Screen, all of that becomes possible. It’s not just about server load — it’s about diverse experiences and meaningful connections across the globe.
The interface will display the current number of active players in each region to further assist with this choice. This real-time information will help users make an informed decision based on their desire for quick matches or specific regional playstyles. We believe this transparent approach supports both competitive players looking for a challenge and casual players seeking shorter queue times.
In the long run, as the community grows and stabilises in each region, we’ll continue to evaluate matchmaking and server routing. We may eventually introduce smarter matchmaking features that combine regional preferences with network performance. However, from day one, our focus is on flexibility and transparency.
We also want to note that this system will work hand-in-hand with our broader network architecture. Each regional server will sync key gameplay data with the global system (secured on the Solana blockchain, as many of you know), ensuring that your progress, ranking, and card ownership are consistent no matter where you choose to play. The region you select affects matchmaking and server latency, but not your identity as a player or the contents of your collection.
As with every feature we develop, your feedback will play a crucial role in refining this system. We’re already planning future updates to include filters for language preferences and matchmaking time estimates based on regional trends.
So, whether you’re looking to defend your region’s honour or take on challengers from across the sea, the Region Selection Screen is your gateway to the world of Perodia — vast, dynamic, and ready for discovery.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to shape the experience together. And as always, thank you for being part of the Perodia journey.