v2.3 is our biggest update yet, delivering full gamepad support for the entire app, critical fixes for Pokemon Essentials games, and a completely new Library organization system!

FULL GAMEPAD UI NAVIGATION
• Navigate the entire Library, Collections, and Settings using your gamepad (D-Pad/Analog Stick).
• Seamlessly switch between "Game Mode" and "UI Mode" - control the app without touching the screen.
• Integrated with the Compact Control Bar for quick access to actions via controller shortcuts.

CRITICAL INPUT FIXES
• Solved major input issues in Win32API-based games (e.g., Pokemon Insurgence, Iberia, Opalo).
• Fixed bugs causing key presses to be ignored at title screens.
• Improved overall keyboard and gamepad reliability for MKXP-Z games.

LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & UI
• Collections: Organize your games into custom folders!
• Customization: Assign unique colors to games and collections.
• Drag & Drop: Easily reorder games and folders in both list and grid views.
• iPad Widgets: Added support for Extra Large widgets (display up to 12 games).

PERFORMANCE & STABILITY
• Save System Overhaul: Rewritten from scratch to prevent file corruption. Features byte-identical backups and smarter restore logic.
• Faster Imports: Media conversion now uses hardware acceleration (GPU) and multi-core processing for significantly faster setup times.
• Crash Fixes: Resolved race conditions in MKXP-Z that caused black screens or missing maps.
• Game End Screen: Added a dedicated screen when exiting native games to ensure app stability.

ENGINE & COMPATIBILITY
• File System Fixes: Resolved case-sensitivity issues causing missing audio or images (404 errors).
• CJK Fonts: Added fallback font support for correct display of Japanese and Chinese characters.
• Plugin Manager: Added search functionality and improved parsing for complex nested plugins.
• Web Engine: Fixed crashes in plugins like MultiTweaks.js and improved security against directory traversal.

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
• On-Demand Conversion: Automatically checks for incompatible media launching games.
• Import Settings: New options to toggle OGG/WebM conversion.
• Ruby Fixes: Patched syntax errors (BEGIN blocks, Fixnum compatibility) for older games.

Enjoy the ultimate RPG Maker experience on iOS!

IMPORTANT BETA NOTICE: This is a beta version. The official stable release will launch once full compatibility for MKXP-Z games is achieved. Currently, some known bugs may be present. We are working hard to make sure the final update is worth the wait!

This version (v2.3) is the most comprehensive update in RPG Player history. It includes hundreds of in-game bug fixes, performance improvements, and new features.

  New Features

   Redesigned UI & Widgets:
       Completely redesigned Home Screen Widgets in 3 sizes (2x2, 2x4, 4x4).
       Modern, semi-transparent, and expandable "Compact Control Bar".
       Unified modern "Help Center" consolidating FAQ and Issue Reporting.
   Advanced Game Controls:
       Native Keyboard Support: Fully functional virtual keyboard for MKXP-Z games.
       Physical Gamepad: Full support and zero latency for Backbone, Xbox, PS, and MFi controllers in Native (XP/VX) games.
       Customizable Buttons: Button layouts that can be saved individually for each game, plus an advanced editor.
   File & Media System:
       Universal Archive Support: Next-gen import engine supporting 7z, RAR, and ZIP archives, including password-protected ones.
       Automatic Media Conversion: WebM and OGG files (even encrypted ones) not supported by iOS are automatically converted to compatible formats during gameplay.
       Global Save System: All save files are now physically accessible, can be backed up, and exported.

  Bug Fixes & Compatibility Patches

 Game Engine Fixes (MKXP-Z & RPG Maker)
   Pokemon Essentials Games:
       Fixed black screen, "Script too deep", and "Syntax Error" issues in games like Pokemon Insurgence, Pokemon Uranium, Pokemon Reborn.
       Added automatic patches enabling old Ruby 1.8 scripts (retry syntax, alias method) to work on the modern Ruby 3.x engine.
   Critical Crash Fixes:
       Resolved the crash when opening multiple native games in succession (Ruby VM Reuse).
       Thread Stack size increased to 8MB to prevent "Stack Overflow" errors in large map games (e.g., Princess & Conquest).
       Solved deadlocks during game closure with asynchronous shutdown architecture.
   Graphics & Audio:
       Added High-DPI support for Retina displays; text is no longer blurry.
       Prevented crashes caused by missing audio files (SE/BGM).
       Added a 7-layer protection system to prevent videos from opening in full screen.

 Plugin & Script Compatibility
   Automatic Plugin Fixes:
       Special patches for popular plugins like `Yanfly_SaveCore`, `SRD_GameUpgrade`, `DKTools`, `Cable Club` that conflicted with the iOS file system.
       Network patch preventing crashes at startup for games performing online update checks (HTTPS).
       Fixed issues where games wouldn't open due to missing JSON files or corrupt database files.

 System Improvements
   Character Encoding: Smart system that automatically fixes garbled characters (Mojibake) in filenames for 13+ language families (Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese, European languages).
   Input Lag: "Direct Injection" technology reducing latency to milliseconds for both virtual and physical controllers.
   Storage & Performance: Game deletion is now asynchronous, eliminating UI freezes. Logging system optimized to preserve battery life.
   Native RTP: RTP (Run Time Package) files are now automatically detected and linked for XP/VX/Ace games.

With this release, we aim for 90% of the games in your library to run smoothly. Happy gaming!

What's New
This update brings significant compatibility improvements and bug fixes:
• Game Compatibility: Fixed crashes in Pokemon Essentials fan games and resolved issues with encrypted images and external plugin assets.
• Enhanced Plugin Support: Improved NW.js compatibility for better support of popular plugins (HUD Maker, etc.).
• Gameplay Improvements: Fixed an issue where the virtual gamepad could freeze the game and improved touch input accuracy for smoother control.
• Safety First: Added a confirmation dialog when deleting games to prevent accidental data loss.
• Localization: Improved UI translations and fixed missing text across the application.

What's New in this Version
Major Update! Expanded Support & Redesign

New Features & Enhancements:

XP/VX/Ace Support: Fully Native support for RPG Maker XP, VX, and VX Ace games.
UI/UX Redesign:
Modern Settings: Completely rebuilt, iOS-native settings interface.
Library Overhaul: Added Search Bar and Filter options for easy navigation.
Game Metadata: You can now rename games and change their cover images.
Improved Widgets: Better functionality and design for home screen widgets.
In-Game Experience:
Quick Settings Mini-Bar: A draggable bar to adjust opacity, size, and settings without leaving the game.
Report Issue: Encounter a bug? Send logs instantly to the developer with one tap.
Cheat Shortcut: Dedicated button for instant Cheat Menu access.
Smart Touch Blocking: Prevents accidental touch interactions when using the virtual gamepad.
Tools & Performance:
7z Support: Added support for importing 7z archives.
Save Backup: Fixed save import/backup issues and added a "Backup All Saves" button.
Joystick V2: Minimized input lag for precise movement.
Mac Support: Full-screen and window resizing support for M-series Macs.
Localization: Added support for 9 new languages.

Changed the name.

Your saves are now located in the RPGPlayer/games/{gamename}/www/saves or saves folder. This allows you to play your previous saves or transfer the saves you have obtained to another location.

Physical Gamepad Support: Added full support for physical gamepads. Also introduced a new setting to auto-hide the virtual gamepad when a controller is connected.
Faster Widget Launch: Launching a game via the Widget now skips the splash screen and takes you directly into the gameplay.
Performance: Fixed a critical freezing issue caused by Webview caching; the app now handles cache asynchronously for a smoother experience.
Audio: Resolved an issue where the main menu music continued to play after starting a game.
UI: Fixed a bug where plugin names were not visible.