Update 17 introduced a "Smart Import" feature. Previously, using deck codes from websites was buggy. Now, the update reads the database faster, allowing you to import Tournament-winning decks from Vanguard-Prison or Bushiroad official lists in under two seconds.
As of late 2025, the modding scene has largely moved on. The team behind the "Better" packs (known internally as Project Vanguard OverDress) announced they are ceasing development because Bushiroad is releasing Cardfight Vanguard Dear Days 2. cardfight vanguard dear days nspupdate 17 better
However, a splinter group is working on a backport mod—taking cards from Updates 18-22 and manually coding them into Update 17's database. This is incredibly difficult due to new keyword abilities (like Charge and Energy Cyclers), but early alpha builds exist. Update 17 introduced a "Smart Import" feature
For now, Update 17 remains the pinnacle of the Dear Days modding scene. As of late 2025, the modding scene has largely moved on
| Area | Current Issue | Proposed Change | Expected Benefit | |------|---------------|----------------|------------------| | Card Power Scaling | Some units are overly dominant in early‑game decks, causing meta stagnation. | Introduce a dynamic power curve: adjust attack/defense values based on the card’s rarity tier and the current turn number. | Keeps early‑game variety while preserving late‑game strength. | | Deck‑building Interface | Players must manually filter by set and rarity, leading to tedious searches. | Add a “Smart Filter” that auto‑suggests cards fitting a chosen strategy (e.g., “Aggro”, “Control”). | Faster deck creation, higher user satisfaction. | | Narrative Integration | Story events are separate from gameplay, reducing immersion. | Embed “Story‑Triggered Boosts”: completing a chapter unlocks a temporary ability for related cards. | Strengthens the link between plot and play, encouraging story progression. | | Localization | Non‑English players receive delayed text updates, causing confusion. | Implement real‑time language packs that sync with the main server upon NSPUpdate. | Uniform experience across regions. | | Performance | Large card assets increase load times on mobile devices. | Use adaptive asset streaming: load low‑resolution textures first, replace with high‑resolution versions when bandwidth permits. | Smoother startup, lower data usage. |