Shapez
shapez 2 announced!
You might have noticed that it's been a bit quieter around shapez lately. That's mainly because I'm already working on shapez 2!
Unfortunately, the basic structure of shapez 1 is such that it is very difficult to add new features. So it makes more sense to work on shapez 2 - in a new engine, with new features, and much more!
I also have a lot of ideas for shapez 2, and to summarize them all, I have prepared a website - you can find everything about shapez 2 there, and it will be constantly updated to match the current status of the development:
shapez 2 About Page
I'm really excited to hear what you think about the new features - feel free to let me know in the comments, and don't forget to follow us on social media!
~Tobias
Update 1.5.5 - Play shapez in your Browser!
Since I was asked very often, I just released a new update for shapez that allows you to play the full version of shapez in your browser, completely without downloading Steam!
All you need is the Full Edition of shapez (base game + Puzzle DLC (!), see below). Then go to shapez.io and click on "Sign in via Steam" in the bottom left corner. As soon as you are logged in you can play the full version in your browser, including the Puzzle DLC!
Currently mods still only work in the Steam version, but I'm currently looking if there are possibilities to integrate mods in the browser version.
Furthermore there are some improvements to the base game:
- The tutorial for the first levels has been significantly improved
- General cleanup of the UI (more to come!)
- More sound effects
- Fix that some saves could not be deleted anymore
Have fun with the update!
~Tobias
PS: In case you're wondering, the reason you also need the Puzzle DLC is because the web version requires the Puzzle DLC backend for authorization. I wanted to make it separate at first, but then it got complex very fast - and then I thought better this way than not at all!
PPS: I am working on a small side project - Kiwi Clicker - Wishlist it now to get notified about updates!
Update 1.5.2 - shapez.io is now shapez, and more!
As you might have seen, the logo has changed a bit overnight, as well as the name of the game - "shapez.io" is now just called "shapez". I decided to do this because ".io" games have a relatively negative image, and because shapez is anything but an .io game. As part of that, I also took the time to improve the artwork a bit - I hope you like it, especially the new store page capsule!
In the course of this I also just released the 1.5.2 update:
Probably the most interesting for many players is the "VRAM glitch", where the map background would not update anymore, mostly in fullscreen. It should hopefully be fixed now - If not, please contact me in the discord server!
There are also some performance improvements, a bit of UI cleanup and updated translations.
PS: We also have started working on shapez 2, but more on that soon!
Wish you a lot of fun!
~Tobias