After iOS users whined about not getting the latest and greatest version because of their own fault (i.e. buying into a closed app ecosystem), according to Kyle, they are going to delay the rest of the versions while Apple takes its time to "bless" each and every release of Shadow Era.
At this moment, it would mean that we would still be playing 1.27 because Apple decided they didn't like 1.28x.

I hope everybody thinks about this before expending cash in a game ...

Originally Posted by ForceOfWill

It stays on the splash screen, with music, but never gets to the game part.