2.3.89997
2023-10-12
* Added new detailed graphics for all maps!
* Added lights for bomb explosions
* Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game
* Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave
* Brightened up the game’s visual bloom
* Sped up the game’s time scale
* Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it
* Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours
* Improved performance
* Improved player data synchronization
* Improved Spectator Mode
* Improved gamemode spawn locations
* Improved gamemode netcode logic
* Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects
* Removed dust particles
* Removed bunnyhopping
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen
* Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction
* Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used
* Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text
* Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system
* Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA
2.3.89996
2023-10-08
* Added new detailed graphics for all maps!
* Added lights for bomb explosions
* Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game
* Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave
* Brightened up the game’s visual bloom
* Sped up the game’s time scale
* Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it
* Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours
* Improved performance
* Improved player data synchronization
* Improved Spectator Mode
* Improved gamemode spawn locations
* Improved gamemode netcode logic
* Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects
* Removed dust particles
* Removed bunnyhopping
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen
* Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction
* Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used
* Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text
* Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system
* Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA
2.3.89995
2023-10-04
* Added new detailed graphics for all maps!
* Added lights for bomb explosions
* Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game
* Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave
* Brightened up the game’s visual bloom
* Sped up the game’s time scale
* Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it
* Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours
* Improved performance
* Improved player data synchronization
* Improved Spectator Mode
* Improved gamemode spawn locations
* Improved gamemode netcode logic
* Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects
* Removed dust particles
* Removed bunnyhopping
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen
* Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction
* Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used
* Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text
* Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system
* Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA
2.3.89994
2023-10-03
* Added new detailed graphics for all maps!
* Added lights for bomb explosions
* Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game
* Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave
* Brightened up the game’s visual bloom
* Sped up the game’s time scale
* Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it
* Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours
* Improved performance
* Improved player data synchronization
* Improved Spectator Mode
* Improved gamemode spawn locations
* Improved gamemode netcode logic
* Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects
* Removed dust particles
* Removed bunnyhopping
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen
* Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction
* Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used
* Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text
* Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system
* Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA
2.3.89993
2023-09-25
* Added new detailed graphics for all maps!
* Added lights for bomb explosions
* Added fluid lighting; the light of the cave now subtly changes, fading in and out throughout the game
* Added crystal refractions that move throughout the cave
* Brightened up the game’s visual bloom
* Sped up the game’s time scale
* Crystal rain now passes down through the ceiling instead of spawning below it
* Enemy footsteps are now considerably louder than your own, and teammates’ footsteps are the same volume as yours
* Improved performance
* Improved player data synchronization
* Improved Spectator Mode
* Improved gamemode spawn locations
* Improved gamemode netcode logic
* Improved highspeed wind sounds/effects
* Removed dust particles
* Removed bunnyhopping
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed while the screen transitions to the Options Screen
* Fixed an issue involving players holding forward and sticking to tree stalks due to friction
* Fixed an issue involving the Default Button in
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed and Zircon Blast abilities causing lag when either are first used
* Fixed an issue involving the Shatter Count number text
* Fixed an issue involving the Kill Leader system
* Fixed an issue involving sound objects stalling lobby join time for FFA
2.3.89991
2023-05-23
* Added True Spectator Mode
* Added the FOV setting
* Added the Framerate Limit setting
* Added the Performance Stats setting
* Added a "WHAT'S NEW" panel in place of the changelog
* Increased the range of the Diamond Haze
* Changed the volume of the player's footsteps in relation to other players' footsteps
* Changed The Magnetism's visuals
* Changed the Home Button's functionality
* Improved the mesh detail of the ceiling
* Fixed an issue wherein players would occasionally begin regenerating shield immediately upon being cracked.
* Fixed an issue involving Team Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Player Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Boss Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving misaligned UI elements
* Fixed an issue involving a hole in the map
* Fixed an issue involving the transition to the Options Menu
* Fixed an issue involving the Home Button
* Fixed an issue involving the Emerald Haze and Diamond Haze's sounds
2.3.8999
2023-05-21
* Added True Spectator Mode
* Added the FOV setting
* Added the Framerate Limit setting
* Added the Performance Stats setting
* Added a "WHAT'S NEW" panel in place of the changelog
* Increased the range of the Diamond Haze
* Changed the volume of the player's footsteps in relation to other players' footsteps
* Changed The Magnetism's visuals
* Changed the Home Button's functionality
* Improved the mesh detail of the ceiling
* Fixed an issue wherein players would occasionally begin regenerating shield immediately upon being cracked.
* Fixed an issue involving Team Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Player Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Boss Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving misaligned UI elements
* Fixed an issue involving a hole in the map
* Fixed an issue involving the transition to the Options Menu
* Fixed an issue involving the Home Button
* Fixed an issue involving the Emerald Haze and Diamond Haze's sounds* Added True Spectator Mode
* Added the FOV setting
* Added the Framerate Limit setting
* Added the Performance Stats setting
* Added a "WHAT'S NEW" panel in place of the changelog
* Increased the range of the Diamond Haze
* Changed the volume of the player's footsteps in relation to other players' footsteps
* Changed The Magnetism's visuals
* Changed the Home Button's functionality
* Improved the mesh detail of the ceiling
* Fixed an issue wherein players would occasionally begin regenerating shield immediately upon being cracked.
* Fixed an issue involving Team Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Player Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving Boss Shatter notifications
* Fixed an issue involving misaligned UI elements
* Fixed an issue involving a hole in the map
* Fixed an issue involving the transition to the Options Menu
* Fixed an issue involving the Home Button
* Fixed an issue involving the Emerald Haze and Diamond Haze's sounds
2.3.925
2022-11-29
* Fixed an issue wherein chat would remain after a player is shattered
2.3.924
2022-11-21
* Numerous bug fixes
2.3.923
2022-11-06
* Improved performance on weaker devices
2.3.922
2022-10-30
* Minor bug fixes
2.3.921
2022-10-29
* Minor bug fixes
2.3.92
2022-10-20
* Minor bug fixes
2.3.91
2022-10-13
*Minor bug fixes
2.3.9
2022-09-21
* Added sounds to further bring the crystalline world of Shards Online to life!
* Added 4 unique types of hitmarkers to confirm the impact of your shots!
* Added effects that point towards your attacker
* Added cues for taking damage!
* Added WAY more visual effects!
* Added build limit cues!
* Added matchmaking that changes your gamemode and room to find active rooms!
* Added an AFK system for the 1V1 gamemode!
* Added a new ability in place of the Zircon Explosion: The Zircon Blast. The Zircon Blast shoots forward a cluster of Zircon Seeds and can be used to trap players. You can also use it to surround yourself just like you could with the Zircon Explosion!
* Added an Options screen to Mobile ports of the game!
* Added a customizable Turn Sensitivity setting to PC and Mobile!
* Buffed the damage of the Ruby Shot
* Buffed the speed of Diamond Ruby Abilities
* Buffed the Diamond Beacon’s health
* Buffed the Diamond Flower’s Diamond Bud production
* Buffed the Diamond Flower’s health
* Buffed the Diamond Flower’s Diamond drop when shattered
* Buffed the Diamond Beacon’s Diamond drop when shattered
* Buffed the Diamond Angel’s Diamond drop when shattered
* Buffed the Diamond Chariot’s damage to blocks
* Improved structure functionality
* Improved Diamond Beacon functionality
* Improved the Zircon Seed ability
* Changed the health mechanic of structures to receive Ruby-based damage from players
* Removed the Magnetism from the 1V1 gamemode
* Fixed an issue involving room matchmaking
* Fixed an issue involving Zircon Blocks
* Fixed an issue involving gamemode map physics
* Fixed an issue involving gamemode map rain
* Fixed an issue involving boss lag
* Fixed an issue involving healing in certain gamemodes
* Fixed an issue involving structures not properly taking damage from explosions
* Fixed an issue involving Ruby Missile explosion rotation
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed Block’s rotation
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Seed Block’s growth animation
* Fixed an issue involving enemies not taking proper damage from Diamond Angel’s Diamond Bullets
* Fixed an issue involving enemies not taking proper damage from Diamond Angel’s Diamond Chariot
* Fixed an issue involving player spawn effects
* Fixed an issue involving player spawn rotation
* Fixed an issue involving Precision Aim’s rotation range
* Fixed an issue involving the effects on the diamond Ruby Dynamos
* Fixed an issue involving the rotation of the diamond Ruby Dynamos
* Fixed an issue involving boss damage
* Fixed an issue involving structure health
* Fixed an issue involving Player damage
* Fixed an issue involving buttons being pressed on computer versions of the game
* Fixed an issue involving the gamemode selection menu being pressed during connection
* Fixed an issue involving shatter messages
2.3.8
2022-04-12
+ Added more gamemodes!
- Added 4V4 Mode
- 4V4 Mode is an 8-player Battle Royale gamemode where two teams of Crystal Beings face off against each other!
- Added Solos Mode
- Solos Mode is an 8-player Battle Royale gamemode where players level up, evolve, and brawl until only one Crystal Being remains!
- Added 1V1 Mode
- 1V1 Mode is an 2-player Duel gamemode where two level 60 Crystal Beings duke it out one on one!
* Improved performance
* Improved UI
* Improved name tag functionality
* Fixed an issue involving Crystal Rain sitting on the ground
* Fixed an issue involving boss spawn areas
* Fixed an issue involving the Flight Bar
* Fixed an issue involving chat
* Fixed an issue involving time-based damage
* Fixed an issue involving rooms restarting
* Fixed an issue involving the Joystick
2.3.6
2022-01-11
* Added menu links
* Improved menu UI
* Crystal Trees now shatter entirely when pieces of their stalks are broken
* Fixed an issue involving Crystal shard visuals
* Fixed an issue involving trees spawning on Crystal chunks
* Fixed an issue involving chat
2.3.5
2021-11-19
* The Diamond Enemy Principality now utilizes Diamond Chariot, a powerful ability for better reaching the Diamond Flower
* Nerfed the Diamond Enemy Principality’s attack power
* Nerfed the Diamond Enemy Principality’s defense
* Nerfed Divinity’s Diamond Bomb
* Fixed an issue involving enemy attacks
* Fixed an issue involving corners
2.3.2
2021-11-16
* Fixed an issue involving the Diamond Enemy, Principality
2.3.1
2021-11-16
* Fixed an issue involving server management
2.3.0
2021-11-12
* Minor bug fixes
2.2.93
2021-11-11
* Zircon Shields now take 3 seconds to begin regenerating once cracked
* Boosted FPS and removed unnecessary processes
* Improved Enemy behavior
* Fixed an issue involving Angel
* Balanced defense against player attacks
* Increased the cost of the Zircon Explosion
* Decreased the damage of Divinity’s attacks
* Fixed an issue involving network components
* Fixed an issue involving FPS Mode
* Fixed an issue involving Enemies
2.2.84
2021-11-02
* Fixed an issue involving connection
2.2.8
2021-11-01
* Fixed an issue involving room spawn time data being passed to new Master Clients
* Fixed an issue involving overgrown Crystal Canopies
* Fixed an issue involving lag
2.2.72
2021-10-30
* Added Crystal Canopies, special areas of HUGE crystal growth in each zone’s center!
* Added Diamond Angels!
- These shy yet dangerous Crystal Beings keep watch over the Diamond Flower and will do anything to keep it away from players!
- They attack surrounding players if their Diamond Flower is damaged or charged by Diamond Beacons!
- They may be shy but if you push them around, you may quickly end up a pile of crystals!
* Added Diamond Crystal Rain!
- This pristine rain graces the Champion’s Pillar with lots of fresh Diamonds!
- This replaces the previous Crystal Rain system where all types of raindrops produced Diamonds unevenly
* Added a visual cue for cracking a player’s Zircon Shield
* Stabilized unfair advantages present in players with faster devices
* Increased network speed (packets per second) to 13
* Fixed a visual issue involving the Crystal Rain
* Fixed an issue involving enemy attacks producing multiple explosions
* Fixed an issue involving the Zircon Shield
* Fixed an issue involving players leaving the room, causing unnecessary periods of lag
* Fixed an issue involving banner advertisements
* Fixed an issue involving Precision Aim mode
* Nerfed some of Divinity’s defenses
* Buffed the power of Emerald Aura’s healing
* Buffed the number of crystals in each room
* Added a premonition of a new era