Latest Game Updates

New Content

• Added new elements: Element Crumbling Stone and Element Beetle.
• Added a new achievement: Achievement Snapshot Catcher.
• Added a small popup above the backpack in the editor when selecting a block to quickly switch between foreground and background mode.
• Added decorative flowers and grass that automatically appear above grass blocks. This serves as a decorative layer and does not influence gameplay.

Changes

• The Element Player can now run by pressing input buttons repeatedly in a short time.
• The eraser is now visible in the backpack across all categories and can now also delete elements too.
• Blocks now play a placing sound when placed.
• The shop now displays all purchasable elements, with those not yet unlockable being hidden.
• The Element Bouncer no longer has a colliding layer at the bottom, making it passable from below.
• Added a damage overlay when the player receives damage.
• The backpack now has two buttons to scroll left and right.
• Switching between blocks and elements no longer highlights one or the other type in the world.
• Worlds played in the downloads tab now show the author's name upon level completion.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where the Element Player could release a jump early when jumping above a Element Bouncer or Element Jumper.
• Fixed inconsistent fall damage after jumping on a Element Bouncer or Element Jumper.

• Added a Downloads tab to the main menu to view downloaded worlds and content (you can play or clone them — cloning lets you edit if the uploader enabled "remixable"). Downloaded worlds are no longer visible in the hub.
• Added Element Checkpoint which is automatically received upon starting the game.
• The player now has momentum and much better air control.
• The jump button now responds the press duration. Press it longer for a higher jump or release earlier for a lower jump.
• Fixed missing or flying hands of Element Player on low framerates.
• Fixed the page numbering in the Sandbox Universe.
• Moved the "Send Feedback" button from the main menu to the settings.
• Fixed a 1-pixel offset for Element Basketball, Element Soccer Ball, and Element Bouncy Ball.
• Removed the "Submit Comment" button; comments are now submitted directly.
• Switched the icons for Foundation Border material and Foundation Plain material.
• Removed the entity category from the backpack.
• Fixed Element Player appearing behind elements when starting a level.
• Made the corners of Element Jumper more crisp.
• Reduced the noise of Element Bouncer from far away.

• Added two new achievements: Achievement Moment Capturer and Achievement World Premiere.
• Simplified the main menu screen and added a shop and hub button for quick tab switching.
• Updated and reduced the time of the splash screen.
• Changed the music track for the levels in the introduction chapter.
• Added a fun head bobbing animation for the Element Player.
• Added fall damage to Element Player - the higher the fall, the more damage is received.
• Added an animation where the Element Player throws their hands up in the air when falling.
• Added camera shake and particles when landing on the ground.
• Added a warning in play mode if the Element Player fails to spawn in the world.
• Added a "Play World" button to the hub.
• The camera now directly snaps to the Element Player instead of using smooth movement.
• The camera is no longer movable when controlling the Element Player.
• The main menu buttons now show a hint when an internet connection is required.
• Reduced the audio volume for Element Jumper, as well as editor start and stop sounds.
• Shop: Reduced the coin reward for the watch ad button from 100 to 75 coins.
• The display controls are no longer shown when entering screenshot mode.
• Fixed a bug where the wrong user avatar was displayed for downloaded worlds in the hub.
• Fixed a bug where the Element Player's hands would fly away when pushing or grabbing elements.
• Fixed a bug where elements were hidden when spawned on background blocks.
• Fixed a bug where the Element Player wouldn't spawn if the world thermometer was at its limit.
• Fixed a bug where toast notifications weren't centered.
• Editor: Fixed a bug where worlds were being saved during play mode.
• Editor: Fixed an issue where blocks couldn't be placed in the background if other elements or blocks were in front.
• Editor: Removed a music track from the playlist.
• Editor: Removed the brush size option from the backpack.
• Universe: Removed the "downloads" sort filter from screenshots in the Sandbox Universe.

Universe

• The Material Grass block is automatically unlocked.

General Changes

• Worlds are now 4x larger.
• The save system has been rebuilt and optimized. Previously created worlds are incompatible with the new system..
• Chapter levels now have optional tasks, which can be completed to earn coins.
• Adjusted shop prices for elements.
• Improved network connectivity checks.
• Removed random ads from the main menu.
• Replaced previous quest levels with a new introductory chapter featuring three unique levels. More levels will come soon.
• Added Background Plains. A simple background theme, with no distractions.
• Added Achievement Coin Collector, Achievement Shopper, Achievement Chapter Introduction.
• Adjusted Achievement Element Builder, Achievement Flame Igniter and Achievement Explosion Artist.
• Removed audio settings for interface, ambiance, weather, and elements.
• Removed World Cartographer, Global Explorer and Element Trailblazer achievements.
• Fixed the random "Level completed" message appearing when starting a level in the editor.
• Removed weather.
• Removed events.
• Removed element library.
• Removed grasslands, city, light and rocky world themes.

• Element Player, Element Start and Element Finish are automatically unlocked.
• Added Artwork Bush, Small Bush #2, Artwork Bush, Artwork Grass, Artwork Grass, Small Grass #3, Artwork Grass, Artwork Grass, Artwork Grass, Element Jumper, Element Bouncer, Element Score and Item Coin.
• Removed boar, egg, key, paint brush, pencil, rock, boxing glove, chicken, snail, grenade, dynamite, water drop, balloon, button, switch, conveyor belt, teleporter, tnt, wheel and door.

The Editor

• The Grid system has been updated: All blocks are now one unit large, and elements use this unit as the base scale (one unit equals 16 pixels).
• The backpack has been redesigned and now shows the categories and elements at the bottom of the screen instead of in a separate menu. This allows for faster placement of different items.
• Element duplication now seeks the closest available grid area.
• The toolbox has been removed: You can now focus on creating your world, instead of having to switch between tools manually.
• Introduced a world publishing system with rules such as requiring a thumbnail, Element Start, and Element Finish.
• Time progression is disabled in the editor.
• Removed the following rules: "Allowed Elements", "Allowed Tools", "Can Spawn Elements", "Can Remove Elements", "Enable Backpack", "Enable World Menu", "Enable Context Menu" "Selector (Drag Elements)", "Lightning Strikes".
• Removed time state, speed and the plus and minus one hour button settings from the time menu.
• Fixed rotation bugs and the selection displays update accurately to the position, size, and rotation.

The Element Player

UI and menu updates

• The UI theme has been changed and now has a new look. Popups and notifications have also been redesigned.
• The main menu has been remade from scratch. It now features everything under a simple to navigate interface. You can access the menus from the top panel and view the shop, the play area, my planet and the Sandbox Universe.
• Added loading screens and new transitions between scenes.
• Buttons now have a more responsive press animation and a better click feel.