Update 0.0.205.6104 is a major overhaul to Ballland: World that changes gameplay across menus, the level editor, and online modes. This two-part update introduces core features now, with additional upgrades coming in the next release.

The Great Menu Revamp

Key Features

• Title Screen Refresh:
  The title screen now features a new animated logo and a scrolling marquee for server announcements.
  

• Player Details:
  View your level and coin holdings directly from the title screen. Coins can now be earned through community events.

• Character Select Overhaul:
  The character select screen is redesigned for single-player and 2P play, with many new unlockable characters.
  

Other Menu Upgrades

• Numbers now display with appropriate commas.
• Player profiles are version-compatible to prevent data loss.
• Improved tutorial messages.

The Level Editor Re-Write

Major Changes

• Multi-Layered Tiles:
  The editor supports four tile layers: background (LB), main (L1), elevated (L2), and foreground (LF).
  

• Flexible Collisions:
  Collisions now support various shapes, sizes, and new pipe objects. Simply click to adjust lengths.
  

• Enhanced Object Handling:
  Spawn points are unified for adventure and battle modes, with groundwork for more than eight spawns.

• Clear and Replace Modes:
  Quickly replace or clear tiles using new modes similar to a “paint bucket” tool.

Other Editor Upgrades

• Improved performance and quicker stage loading.
• Listen to level music while editing.
• New tiles for city windows, trees, and puzzle blocks.
• Added red lasers, purple/white puzzle blocks, and more.

Battle Mode Updates

Classic Elimination Mode

• Available for players with 5000+ XP.
• Lowest-scoring players are eliminated until one remains.
• Also supports team play.
  Watch Elimination Mode Gameplay

Improved Bot Handling

Bots now navigate fields more effectively and scale naturally with XP levels.

Ambient Sound Upgrades

• Threat music warns players about nearby invincible opponents or meteors.
• Low-health and elimination warning tones added.

Other Battle Upgrades

• Enhanced item physics and sound effects.
• Color updates for better visibility.
• New Battle Stage: BBD The Dark B.
  
  

The Great Currency Update

Eight new colored gems have been added, laying the foundation for a new shop and trading system:

• Gold Coin: General performance-based currency.
• Diamond: Premium gem earned through daily logins and online play.
• Sapphire: Awarded when attacked by others.
• Emerald: Time-spent reward.
• Amethyst: Earned through lethal items or receiving attacks.
• Ruby: Attack-based rewards.
• Opal: For eliminating other players.
• Silver: Based on distance traveled.

Online Play Upgrades

Enhanced Lobby Experience

• View other players’ characters and team affiliations.
• See votes in real-time during stage selection.
• Persistent chat logs and smooth transitions between screens.

Server Updates

• New analytics for tracking player engagement.
• Command to export server states for backup.
• 24/7 room support for seamless mid-match joins.

Coming Soon

The next update will bring additional features, including a web version and revamped stages. Stay tuned!