[i]THANK YOU[/i] to all for your patience! TyranoBuilder v2.0 is now available as a beta version and this will become the main version from August 1st 2021. [i][b]PLEASE NOTE!![/b][/i] We are releasing this version initially as a beta due to potential compatibility issues with projects made in v18x. While the front end is mostly unchanged, TyranoBuilder's underlying architecture has been completely overhauled to provide a faster and smoother experience and to add a numerous new features and improvements. Unfortunately, the downside of this upgrade is that projects created in previous versions may run into compatibility issues and fail to run properly when loaded into v2.0. As such, we do [i]NOT[/i] recommend loading projects created in previous versions of TyranoBuilder in v2.0. We recommend that any projects that were created in TyranoBuilder v18x are completed in that version. For new projects, please go ahead and start with v2.0! For anyone who simply [i]must[/i] migrate their project from v18x to v2.0, we have prepared a guide at this page: [url=http://tyranobuilder.com/migrate-from-v18x-to-v2/]http://tyranobuilder.com/migrate-from-v18x-to-v2/[/url]. Please note: we cannot guarantee that this method will work in all cases. [h3]To update to TyranoBuilder v2.0:[/h3] In your Steam Library, right click on 'TyranoBuilder Visual Novel Studio', then select Properties > Betas and select v2.0 from the dropdown at the top of the window. TyranoBuilder should then automatically download and install the update. If the update does not automatically start, restarting your Steam client should get it moving. Please see below for an overview of what’s changed and what’s new. [h3]★ TyranoScript updated to v5[/h3] TyranoScript, the scripting language that TyranoBuilder runs upon, is now upgraded to the latest version, v5. V5 changes the architecture from v4 and now runs faster and more stably than ever. From v5, a number of new, advanced features are now available including streaming camera background, QR codes, opening websites, using and manipulating character parts, and using 3D graphics in your projects. For details, see the [url=http://tyranobuilder.com/tyranoscript-tags-reference/]TyranoScript Tags Reference[/url] page. [h3]★ Chromium engine and JavaScript updated[/h3] TyranoBuilder’s Chromium engine is updated from v41 to v78 and packaging for PC has been changed from nw.js to Electron. TyranoBuilder now supports the latest JavaScript syntax; drawing functionality and other features are significantly improved. [h3]★ Live2D compatibility upgraded to v4.0~[/h3] TyranoBuilder now supports 3D models and animated created in Live2D 4.x. [previewyoutube=vemkL43ajWc;full]https://youtu.be/vemkL43ajWc[/previewyoutube] [h3]★ Message text animation [/h3] 12 different types of animation can now be applied to message texts and can be combined within the same text window. [previewyoutube=UTGm_DIqGXs;full]https://youtu.be/UTGm_DIqGXs[/previewyoutube] Text animations are set in [Game Settings]>[Font Style]>[Animation]. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/39b284d990e32769dfcd68102797f7556b63ecaa.jpg[/img] [h3]★ Rounded message boxes [/h3] The corners of the message box can now be set to rounded and freely sized. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/eed490cf6c0dee92a6008f9c71b4fb37b328ace5.jpg[/img] [h3]★ Range of branch buttons increased[/h3] Over 240 types of branch buttons are now available. Click on the image below to visit the [url=http://tyranobuilder.com/branch_buttons/]Branch Buttons Reference[/url] page and see the available types. [url=http://tyranobuilder.com/branch_buttons/][img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/657250463d8caeadfa03bbf2f409634e50019fdc.jpg[/img][/url] [h3]★ Global themes localized and new themes [/h3] Global themes that allow you to set the UI for the entire game are now fully localized into English and two new themes have been added: Sea Foam and Shine. [b]Sea Foam[/b] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/32ed72be2e4fa9d4e597f8390623e8656c90371a.png[/img] [b]Shine[/b] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/aef0a1c849c319ed1c8bb7f4ad3a6af2a30d9521.png[/img] [b]Cherry Blossom[/b] [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/739ea848cdec6cc6386bad67a19f92ad84b5d0c4.png[/img] [h3]★ New developer tools [/h3] More support and tools are included for advanced developers. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/92fb31652ec67452cb28646d2345a08ce352d239.jpg[/img] [h3]★ Variable watching[/h3] This new feature enables real-time monitoring of variable values while previewing projects. [img]https://clan.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/images//8194444/edf5769c73ad6e3116915813dcb607cf1d9c84cc.jpg[/img] [h3]★ Component tracking[/h3] View which components are running in preview and debug modes. [previewyoutube=ujnFO0JRPb8;full][/previewyoutube] [h3]★ TyranoScript tracking[/h3] Track and view the TyranoScript that is executing in the background while previewing in real-time. [previewyoutube=YkW93fV45e4;full][/previewyoutube] [h1]PLUS:[/h1] [h3]★ Improved exporting for PC games[/h3] The below settings are now available when exporting projects for PC: ・Select between 64-bit and 32-bit versions ・Customize the application icon ・File hiding (packaging) [h3]★ Vastly improved startup speed and packaging support for large scale games[/h3] With previous versions of TyranoBuilder, large scale games sometimes encountered issues when packaging and could take a long time to start up, depending on the environment. From TyranoBuilder v2.0 and later, even large-scale games will start instantly. [h3]★ Support for mp3 audio files [/h3] Due to popular demand (and now that we’re certain there are no potential legal problems!), support for mp3 format sound files is reinstated. This is now our recommended audio format as it’s supported by a wide variety of devices and platforms. [h3]★ mp4 video support [/h3] mp4 format movies are now supported in the "Movie", "Background Movie", and "Movie Composition" components. [h3]★ Enhanced audio functionality[/h3] New music-related features include: seamless music looping, pre-loading of music files, and improved audio volume support for smartphones. [h3]★ APNG support [/h3] APNG format animation files are now supported. These allow for higher-definition animations than GIF. [h3]★ Other updates :[/h3] Various minor quality of life improvements and new features, such as: [list][*] Popup windows now allow for minimization and functionality for projects with the same or higher resolution than the screen. [*] Improved stability when the 3D camera interacts with other components like Quake. [/list] Once again, on behalf of Nyu Media and STRIKEWORKS, thank you for your patience while this update was in production. While there may be waits between updates, be assured that both TyranoScript and TyranoBuilder are constantly being improved upon and new builds rolled out to Steam once they have passed their QA period in Japan. We hope you enjoy the upgrade to v2.0! For any feedback, suggestions, or questions, please post a message at the [url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/345370/discussions/]TyranoBuilder Discussion Group[/url]. [b][i][h1]HAPPY CREATING!![/h1][/i][/b]