Version 0.4.10 – Memory Fixes & Editor Enhancements!

21 July 2025
Devlog
1 min read

Over the past few months, the engine received a significant wave of improvements across the board. From asset handling to memory management, new projectile logic, and editor refinements — this update packs performance, stability, and better modding support.

 

🧱 Asset System Overhaul

  • Complete refactor of ShapeAsset and ImageAsset systems

  • More robust metadata population and image path resolution

  • Fixed inability to create blank MaterialAssets or GameModes via Asset Browser

  • Added direct image file selection

  • Introduced safer handling of empty StringTableEntry values in assets

  • Improved asset folder creation workflows

  • Image safety checks and symbol prefixing for preview clarity

 

💥 Projectile & Gameplay Enhancements

  • Projectiles no longer require shapes — lightweight setups are now possible

  • Added logic to support projectiles with optional debris or missing shapes

  • Extended setMoveTrigger() to accept boolean values

  • Fixes for updatePlayerAttachment() and improved attachment filtering

  • Initial work on AI turret fixes and cleanup of dependent behaviors

 

🛠️ Performance & Memory Improvements

  • Major memory leak fixed in GFXDevice::createStateBlock()

  • Additional safety checks in safe_delete macros

  • Cleaned up uninitialized variables and destructors (e.g., SFXEmitter, VolFog)

  • Reduced TSStatic netload for better multiplayer efficiency

  • Leak tracing tools enhanced for better debugging

 

🧪 Rendering & Shader Updates

  • Refactored ShaderGen pipeline

  • OpenGL compatibility improved (fixed UBO handling)

  • Removed shader const timer clamping

  • Cleanup of legacy OpenGL artifacts

  • Support for SDL2 backend with OpenAL

  • Updated libogg, libsndfile, and xiph libraries

 

🎨 Editor & UI Improvements

  • Visibility mode dropdown in the editor is now modular and extendable

  • Updated assetBrowser.pscript, menuHandlers, and materialEditor scripts

  • Polished SimView window and ScriptTest.cpp

  • Added support for parallax_engine_logo asset format

  • Refined error reporting and UI integration for project initialization

 

🌪️ Experimental Features

  • Initial Tornado gameplay feature added — then removed after testing

  • Fixed missing files and cleaned up related effects

 

🔧 Other Notable Fixes

  • Fixed issues with composite texture channel selection

  • Disabled polyList generation/export for SceneGroups (performance boost)

  • Cleanup of legacy direct references and unused methods

  • Improved autosave behavior

  • Re-enabled “Compile All” functionality

  • .gitignore removed and stray prototypes cleaned from the tools folder

 

✅ Final Notes

This update sets the stage for smoother mod development, improved visual polish, and reduced technical debt across the board. From backend updates to quality-of-life editor tweaks, version 0.4.10 builds a solid foundation for upcoming content and feature expansions.

As always, your feedback is welcome!