Cocos Creator 3.3.2 is released!
Highlights
The main function of this version is to allow native applications built by the engine to support iOS 10+. In order to support iOS 10+, the engine code removed the dependency on C++17.
Some functions of the engine depend on C++17, and some functions require using the Android API. For the convenience of developers, the function configuration interface of the editor prompts for these dependencies. For example, when Android uses the delayed pipeline, Android API 21+ is required. If the configuration chooses to use the delayed pipeline, the editor will prompt the required Android API version:
Of course, we also provide a complete document explaining the requirements of each functional module for the Android API and C++ versions. For more information, please refer to the native options documentation.
Key update list
- Cocos Store download has improved performance
- Native GPU Instancing material switching causes rendering failure
- Fix the problem that muti cannot be modified in the Two Curve mode of the curve component
- Fix the problem that the override may be lost when saving immediately after undo in the prefab modification mode
- Fix the UITransform component or Canvas node problem when adding UI nodes when editing prefab resources
Known Issues
- Topon and Tradplus Service plugins will have exceptions when building the IOS platform, which we will fix with a hot update in the near future.
Upgrading
Cocos Creator 3.x version has been officially released, version 2.4 will be used as the LTS (long-term support) version, providing continuous updates for the next two years! In 2021, 2.4 will continue to update the version, providing bug fixes and new mini-game platform support to ensure that your project is successfully launched; in 2022, we will continue to provide developers with the key to 2.4 Bug fixes to ensure the smooth operation of online games! Therefore:
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Existing 2.x projects can continue to develop without a compulsory upgrade to 3.0.
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For new projects, it is recommended to use version 3.0 for development. We will continue to optimize the development experience and operating efficiency of 3.0 to support the smooth launch of heavy games of different categories such as 2D and 3D.
Upgrade from version <3.1.0
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Starting from v3.1, the priority attribute of the UITransform component has been deprecated. If you need to adjust the order of the node tree, please use the
setSiblingIndexmethod. Prior to v3.1, nodes that were created by code and depended on the priority attribute may have inconsistencies in the performance of the node tree. Please adjust them manually. -
RenderTexture will be inconsistent between positive and negative on different platforms. In order to solve this problem, Creator has added the
SAMPLE_FROM_RTmacro to the effect. When using RenderTexture, you need to set theSAMPLE_FROM_RTmacro to true, and each backend will be uniformly adapted to The correct effect.
Upgrade from version <2.4.5
Cocos Creator 3.x version has been officially released, and version 2.4 will be used as the LTS (long-term support) version, providing continuous updates for the next two years! In 2021, 2.4 will continue to be updated to provide bug fixes and new mini-game platform support to ensure the successful launch of your project; in 2022, we will continue to provide developers with 2.4 key issue fixes to ensure that games that have already been launched Smooth operation! therefore:
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Existing 2.x projects can continue to develop with peace of mind, without a compulsory upgrade to 3.0.
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If you want to upgrade an existing 2.x project to 3.x due to project requirements, you can use the 2.x resource import tool provided by Creator. This tool will support the perfect import of old project resources and the auxiliary import of codes. Code-assisted import will convert js into ts, add component type declarations, attribute declarations, and function declarations. The references of components in the scene will be preserved, and the code inside the function will be imported in the form of comments, which can reduce the developer’s upgrade Difficulty. For detailed upgrade instructions, please refer to the Upgrade Guide.
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For new projects, it is recommended to use version 3.0 for development. We will continue to optimize the development experience and operating efficiency of 3.0 to support the smooth launch of heavy games of different categories such as 2D and 3D.
The upgrade operation of Cocos Creator to the project is irreversible. Please submit or backup the old version of the project before upgrading. Most projects can usually be upgraded automatically, but because the project is inevitably unique, developers should try and evaluate the new version of the engine in advance according to the needs of the project. In addition, for stability considerations, it is recommended that projects that are about to go online or already online should be carefully upgraded. For detailed upgrade instructions, please refer to the Upgrade Guide. Those who encounter difficulties in upgrading, welcome to give us feedback and we will try our best to assist.
Downloads
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If you are not using Cocos Dashboard please upgrade! It is worth it.
Cocos Dashboard
The Cocos Dashboard serves as a unified downloader and launch portal for Cocos Creator and Cocos Creator 3D engines. Everyone can upgrade and manage multiple versions of Cocos Creator. In addition, unified project management and a creation panel are integrated, which is convenient for everyone to develop projects with different versions of engines at the same time.
Manage projects developed under different versions:
Developers can choose to use a different version of Cocos Creator when creating a new project:
