ArkRPG - RPG Maker Game Playerv2.0.1

What changed

• PlatformImproved compatibility and automatic runtime detection for RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace.
• PerformanceOptimized resource lookup to reduce CPU usage on large maps.
• PerformanceMoved translation loading to native layer for faster startup with visible progress.
• PerformanceReduced memory growth and improved long-session stability.
• UXImproved font discovery and fallback behavior to fix missing text.
• New featureAdded F10 and F11 keys to keyboard layout and improved input compatibility.
• PlatformImproved ZIP filename encoding detection and legacy text compatibility.
• PerformanceFixed startup, battle transition, and script issues for RGSS games.
• PerformanceFixed muted video playback and save file overwrite issues in MV/MZ games.
• New featureAdded game group management and new cloud save sync settings.

Original release notes

- Improved RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace compatibility, including automatic runtime detection for more RGSS2 games
- Optimized RGSS resource lookup to reduce CPU usage on large outdoor maps
- Moved translation dictionary loading to the native layer for faster startup, with visible loading progress
- Reduced memory growth when switching maps and improved long-session stability
- Improved game font discovery and fallback behavior, fixing missing text and incorrect font selection in some games
- Added F10 and F11 to the full keyboard layout and improved F10–F12 input compatibility
- Improved ZIP filename encoding detection and legacy Unicode/text compatibility
- Fixed startup, battle transition, script, and plugin issues affecting several RGSS games
- Fixed muted video playback in some MV/MZ games and an issue that could overwrite MZ saves during custom-path migration
- Added game group management
- Cloud save sync is now off by default and can be enabled in Settings when playing across multiple devices
- Fixed other known issues and improved overall stability