2.5.0

"Size Matters" — January 21, 2025

Features

  • Avatar auto-scaling has now been added to Nifty! Your avatar will now be automatically scaled to a normalized size by default so everyone can see you. If you don't want this setting, not to worry – we've added it as a Playground Game option

  • Improved dialogue interaction with B33 - press J to chat with B33 for help, resources, or inspiration!

  • Improved the featured islands! Featured islands are rotated and given a small bloom boost every 3 hours

  • Lights! You now have the ability to customize lighting on your island with spotlights or point lights. If you are on low or potato mode, lights will not work for you.

  • Prop Hunt: hunters now have a radar

Changes

  • Improved camera positioning for various avatars

  • Playground games relevant to active quests are now denoted in the game menu

  • Escape menu quest display now shows any quests active on your current island over global quests

  • Escape menu quests now show points

  • Prevent playground games being locked if they're being used in a quest (unlocks games that were previously locked if they were selected for a quest)

  • Updated the text from "Invite Party" to "Invite Group" when inviting players on an island

  • Game boundaries are now more transparent when viewed from the outside of the boundary

  • Time limit for games is enabled and set to 180 seconds by default

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed desync issues with avatars

  • Removed grenade effects from build menu

  • Fixed failed grenade throw input on respawn

  • Fixed failed pistol zoom input on respawn

  • Fixed a UI bug where challenge payouts weren't updating after completing tutorial challenges

  • Ensured chat window is open and selected when you load an island

  • Fixed mismatching colors of username and icons to their outlines in team games

  • Fixed a bug with the playground game launcher menu being stuck on screen until you restart your game

  • Fixed stuck voice indicators when player leaves island

  • Fixed issue with players connectivity issues causing hot-mic

  • Fixed a visual glitch with the campfire showcase picker

  • Fixed a visual error with the indicators when picking up blooms

  • Prop Hunt: fixed a bug where the hunter blindfold screen would appear after you die as a prop before the hunters countdown ends

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