Azure Latch Update Log: Version History & What Is Next
Current Version: Update 17 — Mastery Aiku (July 26, 2026)
The Mastery Aiku update reworked Aiku’s entire moveset and shipped the Mastery System: mastery styles now unlock by playing and progressing the base style — no more questlines for them. It also brought new bundles and a balance pass. (Mastered Aiku breakdown)
Confirmed next: Mastery Kaiser — teased officially as “coming soon.” Expect Kaiser demand to spike on release; historically each style update also ships a celebration code (codes page).
Version History
| Update | Date | Headline |
|---|---|---|
| 17 — Mastery Aiku | 2026-07-26 | Aiku rework, Mastery System, bundles, balance |
| 16.5 — Quality of Life | 2026-07 | QoL pass (the game’s title tag became 🌱QOL) |
| 16 — Yukimiya Refresh | 2026-06-29 | Yukimiya rework incl. gyro shot, Mastery Aiku pre-order, ranked optimizations |
| 15 — Karasu / Otoya | 2026-06-01 | Two new Mythic styles, balance changes, Skill Builder additions |
| 14 — Kiyora | 2026-03-02 | Kiyora Jin + Clubs, Ranked, Achievements, Skill Builder |
| 13 and earlier | 2025–2026 | Kaiser’s debut, emote system, guild groundwork, title system, GK Metavision rework |
(Numbering follows the official Trello; the community wiki labels the same releases 2.13–2.16.)
The Update Rhythm
Officially: monthly. The observed pattern per major update — one new or reworked style, a balance pass, a celebration code, and search interest tripling for the featured character (Karasu +2,500% after Update 15). If you chase metas, roll spins after the balance notes drop, not before.
Where Updates Are Announced
Discord first, then the official Trello’s Updates list with full notes, then the in-game title tag changes (official links). Sneak Peeks on Trello preview upcoming MVP animations and styles between releases.