2.9.4
2023-05-30
NEW: Added song - "Swarm"
IMPROVED : Our shortest songs have been extended
IMPROVED : Redesigned User Menu
IMPROVED : Redesigned Login Flow
IMPROVED : Use Asset Pack Characters for your Avatar
FIXED : Music Library previews work on all platforms
FIXED : Characters in Test gameplay stay in sync with art
FIXED : Gameplay tile art won't get swapped or "scrambled"
Plus, other bug fixes and improvements.
2.9.3
2023-03-15
IMPROVED : Player projectiles destroy up to 2 enemy projectiles
IMPROVED : (Top-Down) Kicked explosive blocks fit through tight spaces
IMPROVED : (Platformer) Get a full jump out of water with good timing
IMPROVED : (Platformer) Reduced maximum falling speed in water
IMPROVED : Much faster respawning after a Game Over
IMPROVED : Enemies don't move during warp/respawn transitions
IMPROVED : After gameplay, pick up where you left off in the Arcade
FIXED : Respawning on top of a warp won't freeze the game
FIXED : Buttons throughout the app won't "scoot" downward
Plus, other bug fixes and improvements.
2.9.2
2023-01-26
NEW : Loot! Enemies can drop keys, coins, health, or a mix of all three
NEW : Enemy health bars (can be hidden from the Pause menu)
IMPROVED : Prevent loud volume spikes from sound effects "stacking"
IMPROVED : Balancing and polish for Lars + updated stone physics
IMPROVED : New look for the Inventory menu
FIXED : Top-Down - Can't walk through orange blocks after pushing
FIXED : Can't walk through frozen enemies while re-freezing them
FIXED : End Flag sound effects stop when returning to the Game Editor
FIXED : Using invisible art on enemies no longer crashes
2.9.1
2022-12-07
2.9.1 - Fixes an issue with the "foreground art trick" that causes a crash.
2.9 - WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION:
FOR PLAYERS: Bring your collection of Legendaries with you into any Bloxels Arcade game. Unleash their special abilities to clear the way, teleport, and more. Visit the new Bloxels shop to learn more.
Wave 1 Legendaries lineup:
KRAYGG - The Hot-Tempered Dragon. Summon Kraygg to engulf enemies in a fiery storm.
MEDUSA - The Monstrous Myth. Turn enemies to stone with this diva’s stone-cold gaze.
LARS- Cosmic Cab Service. Catch a ride with Lars to warp anywhere in a game.
Also in this update:
FOR BUILDERS: Create games faster with all-new game templates. These decorated layouts are ready-to-go starting points for your next Bloxels game.
STATS SCREEN: Beat a game in the Arcade to see your stats.
IMPROVED: Game launch experience and UI.
2.9.0
2022-12-06
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS VERSION:
FOR PLAYERS: Bring your collection of Legendaries with you into any Bloxels Arcade game. Unleash their special abilities to clear the way, teleport, and more. Visit the new Bloxels shop to learn more.
Wave 1 Legendaries lineup:
KRAYGG - The Hot-Tempered Dragon. Summon Kraygg to engulf enemies in a fiery storm.
MEDUSA - The Monstrous Myth. Turn enemies to stone with this diva’s stone-cold gaze.
LARS- Cosmic Cab Service. Catch a ride with Lars to warp anywhere in a game.
Also in this update:
FOR BUILDERS: Create games faster with all-new game templates. These decorated layouts are ready-to-go starting points for your next Bloxels game.
STATS SCREEN: Beat a game in the Arcade to see your stats.
IMPROVED: Game launch experience and UI.
2.8.3
2022-10-11
NEW : Manage your subscription from the user menu
IMPROVED : Show/Hide password while logging in or creating an account
IMPROVED : If the app ever crashes, you will remain logged-in
IMPROVED : Various improvements for selection tool in Game Editor
IMPROVED : Gameplay pauses while user menu is open on Home screen
FIXED : Unlocked doors remain unlocked after warping away and back
FIXED : Popup asking to rate the app won''t get stuck open
FIXED : Hero now always respawns in Home screen gameplay
FIXED : Changelog now visible for everyone when the app is updated
2.8.2
2022-08-23
FIXED: App crash when publishing to the Arcade
IMPROVED : Smoother editor transitions
2.8.1
2022-08-17
NEW : Warp option to keep your hero, or use the destination game's
NEW : "Clear Cache" button to refresh downloaded music
IMPROVED : Shorter freeze time for player, and temporary invincibility
IMPROVED : By default, keep your current health when warping
IMPROVED : Easier to see "mid backgrounds" in Game Editor
IMPROVED : Smoother Game Editor popup animations
IMPROVED : Gameplay and Game Editor rendering performance
IMPROVED : More contrast with background for Character Builder
FIXED : Game won't get stuck when failing on the Home screen
FIXED : Game Editor minimap still works after Warp config
FIXED : Game Editor color themes are back for each mode
FIXED : Music track previews working in Game Editor
FIXED : Correct tile layering in arcade screenshots when publishing
2.8.0
2022-06-30
- NEW: Game Warps! Use game warps to transfer your player between different games you made or areas within a single game. Create over-worlds, warp pipes, portals, player lobbies or an infinitely scalable game that you can continue to add to. The possibilities are now endless with all new Game Warps!
- FIXED : Various bug fixes and performance improvements
2.7.7
2022-04-07
NEW : Favorite a game from pause menu
IMPROVED : Pause Menu Layout
IMPROVED : Added Search Button in Arcade
IMPROVED : Story Text "Next Button” Hit area greatly increased
IMPROVED : Game Engine Select screen allows dismiss
IMPROVED : Character lab test room select screen allows dismiss
IMPROVED : Doubled the number of quick palette slots
IMPROVED : Enemies do not die from hazards
IMPROVED : Various UI issues
FIXED : Forgot Password checks for real email and better messaging
FIXED : Register success popup does not auto-disappear (so you can see your username)
FIXED : Arcade play interstitial displays correct cartridge
FIXED : Crash when DELETING frames in art / character builders
FIXED : Crash when PASTING frames in art / character builders
FIXED : Crash when drawing in art / character builders
2.7.6
2022-03-08
Improved : Upgraded Engines
Improved : Undo per frame in Character and Art Builders
Improved : 2x more quick palette slots
Improved : Awaiting moderation feedback for newly published games in the Arcade
Fixed : Spawn next to white block & talk immediately
Fixed : Config powerup does not set all powerups the same
Fixed : Disappearing mid-backgrounds
Fixed : Doors coming back after unlock
Fixed : Enemies do not get killed by hazards
2.7.5
2022-02-02
- New : Simple sorting by date created available for music library now
- Fixed : Mid-ground art scrolling issue in the quick palette
- Fixed : Animation timeline out of sync in Character and Art builders
- Fixed : End flag glitch
- Fixed : Ability to clear all frames in the animation timeline
- Fixed : No more out of bounds player in game builder
- Fixed : Explosive blocks give more damage than configured
- Fixed : Setting title of asset doesn’t take immediately
- Improved : Quit game menu confusing language
- Improved : Gameplay pause menu, controls section now displays top-down and platformer controls
- Improved : Character config save/cancel remove, automatically saves changes now
- Improved : "My Class" games do not require moderation to show up
- Other small bug fixes and performance optimizations
2.7.2
2021-12-07
CRITICAL FIX - Fixes an issue where story blocks throw an error in the builder on some devices.
NEW FEATURE FOR ACTION BLOCKS
- Throw blocks that will explode on impact in platformer mode
- Kick action blocks in top-down mode and watch them explode!
- Create a cascade of exploding action blocks
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixes profile select for subscribers with multiple accounts
- UI improvements
- General bug fixes and optimizations
2.7.1
2021-12-03
BUG FIX - Fixes an issue where all blocks were white in game editor on some devices.
NEW FEATURE FOR ACTION BLOCKS
- Throw blocks that will explode on impact in platformer mode
- Kick action blocks in top-down mode and watch them explode!
- Create a cascade of exploding action blocks
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixes profile select for subscribers with multiple accounts
- UI improvements
- General bug fixes and optimizations
2.7.0
2021-11-29
NEW FEATURE FOR ACTION BLOCKS
- Throw blocks that will explode on impact in platformer mode
- Kick action blocks in top-down mode and watch them explode!
- Create a cascade of exploding action blocks
Bug Fixes & Improvements
- Fixes profile select for subscribers with multiple accounts
- UI improvements
- General bug fixes and optimizations
2.6.0
2021-10-14
- New Universal Login Panel
- New subscription options
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.5.3
2021-07-22
MORE WAYS TO SHARE
You can now share more of your creations in more ways:
- Share GIFs of your characters and art, and backgrounds as PNGs
- Export a giant map of your game
- Share links to your games, or any game in the Arcade
Various Bug Fixes and Performance improvements
2.5.2
2021-05-18
CRITICAL BUG FIX - Adding triggers to blocks in game editor will no longer cause a crash.
Also NEW in Version 2.5
BUILD TOP-DOWN GAMES
That’s right- you can now create a completely new type of game: Top-Down. Select this option when you create a new game, and build your world from the bird’s eye view!
NEW TRACKS AND ASSETS
Along with new top-down asset packs, comes three synth-driven cyberpunk tracks and asset pack.
FASTER LOADING
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.5.1
2021-05-18
2.5.1
GAME EDITOR BREAKING FIX - decorating purple and pink blocks will no longer break the editor.
Also NEW in Version 2.5
BUILD TOP-DOWN GAMES
That’s right- you can now create a completely new type of game: Top-Down. Select this option when you create a new game, and build your world from the bird’s eye view!
NEW TRACKS AND ASSETS
Along with new top-down asset packs, comes three synth-driven cyberpunk tracks and asset pack.
FASTER LOADING
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.5.0
2021-05-17
Bloxels v2.5
BUILD TOP-DOWN GAMES
That’s right- you can now create a completely new type of game: Top-Down. Select this option when you create a new game, and build your world from the bird’s eye view!
NEW TRACKS AND ASSETS
Along with new top-down asset packs, comes three synth-driven cyberpunk tracks and asset pack.
FASTER LOADING
Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.4.0
2021-03-06
New Feature Unlocked: Keys and Doors
We've been hinting for a bit, and now it's official: Keys and Doors are here. It's just like it sounds: you're now able to make collectibles (keys) that have the power to remove other blocks (doors.)
But not all keys are shiny, and doors don't have to have hinges or handles. We're expecting to see all kinds of new takes on what makes a "door" and a "key."
Also in this update:
- Fixed a weather FX bug in Home Screen Featured Games
- 3 new music tracks
2.3
2020-12-10
LET IT SNOW: With the all-new trigger system, you can turn on weather effects and change the music mid-game! Keep an eye out for even more Triggers in future updates.
NICE MUSIC, BOSS: Four music tracks have been added. Try using them with the new trigger system!
DUPLICATE: Clone full animations and characters to remix assets easier and build games faster
FASTER FINDING: Find games easier on the Arcade with improved search results, including games found in My Games
FIXES: Bug fixes and stability improvements, including improved text entry on mobile keyboards, and faster handling of complex midground art.
2.2.3
2020-10-02
- Critical bug fix where app will not start up in some scenarios
2.2.2
2020-09-30
- This update includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.
2.2.1
2020-08-12
This patch update fixes a bug where story text created prior to version 2.2 cannot be edited.