2.10.1
2023-11-18
- CRITICAL FIX : Fixes an issue with purchasing subscriptions and legendaries.
2.10.0
2023-11-13
PROFILES!
NEW : Visit other builders' profiles and customize your own!
NEW : Follow other builders, and see who's following you
NEW : Arcade tabs for 'Most Popular' Today, This Week, etc.
NEW : Search for builders in the Arcade
IMPROVED : Arcade search redesign with new filters
IMPROVED : Arcade games show if they've been beaten
IMPROVED : Arcade games show their 'Engine Type'
IMPROVED : Arcade graphics overhaul and optimizations
Plus, other bug fixes and improvements
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
2.8.3
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
2.5.3
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
2.3
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
2.2.1
2020-08-12
This patch update fixes a bug where story text created prior to version 2.2 cannot be edited.
2.1.2
2020-06-13
- Fixes an issue where Story Text Input was not functioning on some devices.
2.0.2
2020-03-12
- Fixes an issue where certain games would not load in the game editor
2.0.1
2020-03-02
- Fixes an issue where editing enemies in game builder caused blocks not to load in test gameplay
2.0.0
2020-02-28
It is finally here, the mega update for Bloxels, version 2.0!
* Complete overhaul of the Decoration, Character and Background Builders with new UI style
* Gamebuilder also just got BIGGER. There's more room to build and test your games, and the interface has been revamped to make things easier, including a new "configure" mode that gives you a simpler way to customize blocks like Powerups and Storyblocks.
* Character Lab! Character Lab is a whole new way to configure and customize your characters. Change their "DNA" to alter their size, speed, life, special abilities, and a whole range of effects. The different combinations will make all new types of games, puzzles, and stories possible- even with characters you've already made!
* Character Lab also works with enemies, create jumpers, patrollers, big enemies, fast enemies and even bosses! The new Character Lab puts the brains back in the enemies and makes them more versatile and engaging.
* Bug fixes and various performance improvements
1.7.1
2019-11-25
Version 1.7.1 fixes an error with capturing the game board in Game Builder.
Version 1.7 includes a new home screen that showcases Featured Games from the Arcade, an improved login experience, new gameplay features, and important bug and stability fixes.
- Play recent Featured Games from the Arcade right on the home screen
- Three new music options in Game Builder
- Gameplay now has a timer
- Gameplay now has a coin counter
- Stability improvements that address wifi network issues with firewalls and login pages
- Permission improvements for capture
- Various Bug fixes
1.7.0
2019-11-21
Version 1.7 includes a new home screen that showcases Featured Games from the Arcade, an improved login experience, new gameplay features, and important bug and stability fixes.
- Play recent Featured Games from the Arcade right on the home screen
- Three new music options in Game Builder
- Gameplay now has a timer
- Gameplay now has a coin counter
- Stability improvements that address wifi network issues with firewalls and login pages
- Permission improvements for capture
- Various Bug fixes
1.6.1
2019-06-10
• Network related bug fixes
• Hides home button on iPhone X and newer
Be sure to check out features from our previous release:
• Give your characters a falling animation state
• Test your characters in an all new way more fun test room
• View your game's map in the gameplay pause menu
1.6.0
2019-04-29
• New login screen
• 'Forgot Password' link for accounts that use email
• Various Bug Fixes
Be sure to check out features from our previous release:
• Give your characters a falling animation state
• Test your characters in an all new way more fun test room
• View your game's map in the gameplay pause menu
1.5.0
2018-08-03
Here's what's new in 1.5.0:
• Give your characters a falling animation state
• Test your characters in an all new way more fun test room
• View your game's map in the gameplay pause menu
• Fixed issue where library tiles could sometimes disappear
• Various bug fixes and UI improvements
1.4.2
2018-08-03
This update includes:
- Faster navigation in the asset libraries
- Gameplay and Builder related bug fixes
- Improved Capture Station
Be sure to check out features from our previous updates:
- The Arcade is here! Publish your games for the world to play.
- End Flag Effects
- Story Building
1.4.0
2019-01-17
• Arcade! Publish your game for the world to play. Browse and play other Builder's games, too!
• Gameplay enhancements including checkpoints
• Bug fixes including ability to move story text cursor
Be sure to check out features from our last update, too:
• Jet packs!
• Asset Packs: Enhance your game with themed content assigned by your teacher
• Messaging: Receive and view messages sent by your teacher
1.3.0
2018-11-08
• Asset Packs: Enhance your game with themed content assigned by your teacher
• Messaging: Receive and view messages sent by your teacher
• On-boarding: Explore Bloxels EDU and play demos before signing up
• Bug fixes and UI updates
Be sure to check out features from our last update, too:
• Jet packs!
• Story Builder
• End Flag Animations
1.2.1
2018-10-08
- Jet Packs!
- Story Builder
- End Flag Animations
- New Password System
- Fixes issue where students were unintentionally logged out
1.2.0
2018-10-02
Jet packs, Story Builder, Passwords, and more!
1.1.0
2018-08-20
This version fixes an issue where new characters weren't selectable in Hero Select, plus other various bug fixes.