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New Documentation Overhaul!
We’ve rolled out a big update to the Pixel Stories docs, making it simpler to learn and start creating your story-driven games.
DOCS UPDATE
Streamlined Event Workflow and Map Editor Fixes
This update revamps the event workflow with a new add event modal, separates event groups from map events, and fixes many map editor issues.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
New NPC Chase Player and Patrol Events
This release introduces new NPC chase and patrol mechanics along with a way to tie event triggers to an NPC's position.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Introducing Inventory System
This update adds a full inventory system with UI and events, plus important fixes to the editor and game.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Better Base Asset Pack To Get Started
This update ships a revamped asset library and starter asset pack, plus improvements to tilesets and editor usability.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Major Map Editor Overhaul
The old map editor UI had some glaring design issues. This update brings a fresh look and feel to the editor to make map creation better than before!
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Offline Editing and Editor Access Without an Account
This update brings two big changes to help you build games more reliably and make it easier for new creators to get started.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
0.10.1 UX Improvements and Fixes
This update improves polish and usability across the board. More intuitive defaults, better error handling, and cleaner editing.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Introducing Run Code Event
With the new Run Code event, you can now write custom JavaScript to control game objects, the camera, scene behavior, and more, right from within your events.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Standalone Game Web Export
Export games to web platforms with standalone games. New comprehensive development history in the changelog.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Smooth Map Transitions and Event Group Cleanup
Map transfers now feature a smooth fade transition and updated event group removal options for a more seamless experience.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Less Redundancy in Animation Import Flow
Animation configuration now inherits default settings from character definitions, reducing redundancy and enabling idle animations.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
New Events: Show Image and Set Character Animation
Introduced new events for showing images and setting character animations, along with bug fixes in the NPC walk event.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
User Experience Improvements and Fixes
Improvements in routing, side panel usability, project switching, and editor behavior for a more smoother experience.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
New Free and Open Source Assets!
Improved asset organization with search and tagging, plus a better workflow for managing terrains and map objects.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Better Dialog Screen Customization
New dialog screens offer a straight forward customization and out of the box defaults for new users.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
True Game Window Sizing!
An updated game size configuration ensures game size is the "real" size with scaling.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
More Map Editor Enhancements
Enjoy smoother map zooming, a fixed grid, and an improved map editing user experience.
GAME MAKER UPDATE
Improved Terrain Creation and Map Editing
Creating map terrains and editing the map in the editor gets a refresh to be more flexible than ever.
GAME MAKER UPDATE