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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