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!