Changelog

Important Note: The following list is compliant with the new formatting of version numbers. It may be different from in-game, but the content remains the same!

1.2.3

1 represents a major update, 2 are minor updates and 3 are patches/bug fixes.

Game Dev Life Changelog (MM/DD/YY)

 * V3.3.9 (01/04/22)
 * New service road into the factory from the main road
 * Bug where people could drive your van
 * Incorrect or glitched UI's
 * Bug where Premium Topics would turn to "Racing"
 * Added Badges to the trophy menu
 * Public BETA release! (12/17/21)
 * V.3.3.8 (12/15/21)
 * Van vehicle released!
 * Got rid of arrow keys for restocking (There are still many users with 60% keyboards)
 * Monetisation changes include a reduction in elite gamepass price, reduction in phone gamepass price, and an extra perk for Premium Gamepass (Gold Research Area - Skin and 20% faster researching times)
 * Various bug fixes
 * 3D Staff model images now displayed in the reception on scrollingframe
 * Some other UI changes and fixes
 * Christmas decorations re-added
 * V3.3.3 (11/23/21)
 * You can now research "MintendoSwap" and "YBoxOneS" platforms!
 * Moved purchasable trails to the daily shop rotation
 * Other background changes for future updates
 * Bug fixes
 * Released six monitor setup!
 * V3.3.1 (11/15/21)
 * Removed crates and replaced them with a Daily shop! (With PREMIUM TOPICS)
 * Added plenty of satisfying SFX (Seriously, very satisfying. Check it out!)
 * Happiness model capacities increased (with more improvements on the way)
 * Elite gamepass price reduced + other shop prices adjusted
 * Some new shop decorations!
 * UI revamp
 * Fixed some bugs including the annoying bug where staff wouldn't appear
 * V3.2.1 (10/07/21)
 * PPC10! (Bluescreen, modern mixing desk, second QA tester, cond premium laptop setup + 2 new employees [Joey and Katie])
 * Bug fixes
 * Fixed some topics not displaying on the topic screen
 * Prevent exclusive staff from showing up on contract board/phone
 * Other UI issues were fixed and improvements made
 * V3.1.0 (08/03/21)
 * Various bug fixes
 * COMPANIES! (soft launch) Create a company that friends will be able to request and join! Each season that runs will allow you to work your way up the leaderboards and earn rewards (Yes, this includes Bitz). During each season you'll be able to invest profit from your personal games to increase your company's cash AND the owner of the company can start "Company games". Every time you work on games, you will contribute points to the company game, allowing you to essentially work together with your friends on one company game!
 * V2.9.9 (09/13/20)
 * PPC9!!
 * Trophies!! Achievement system
 * Fixed various bugs
 * Vehicle sounds when reversing
 * Don’t need to press E when selling games anymore
 * V2.9.4 (06/26/20)
 * PLATFORMS!! You can now research different platforms and spend “Time Points” to use them in your games! Each model and employee has a certain number of Time Points.
 * You can now change back to the original sign outside your office
 * Fixed and improved model placer!
 * Added new glass divider decorations!
 * Reduced topic research times
 * Balanced model upgrades and stats
 * Reduced Bitz to Cash prices
 * V2.8.9 (06/02/20)
 * Reduced research times
 * Decreased price of research boosting with Bitz
 * Happiness upgrade GUI
 * Added PPC8 - New items (Camera, Arcade Machine, Canteen!)!
 * Fixed review and rating variance
 * Fixed bug where Investor occasionally didn’t appear first time
 * Bug fixes and improvements
 * Crate capacity now displayed at the factory
 * Staff descriptions added!
 * V2.8.2 (05/05/20)
 * 13 New topics to research!
 * New shop decorations including a Fridge, Food Table and Softbox light!
 * Medium Crates for Level 15+!
 * Improved crate system (coloured lines indicate crate size) + capacity increases per level
 * Bug fixes
 * V2.7.8 (04/25/20)
 * Level up UI improved - now shows unlocks!
 * Fixed contract renewal bug
 * NEW Decorations! Flatscreen TV, Zig Zag Light, and Notice Board!
 * Map Improvements
 * Model Placer bug fixes!
 * Crate flinging fix
 * Repair icon not disappearing is now fixed!
 * V2.7.3 (04/11/20)
 * 6 Player Servers!!
 * NEW Phone Gamepass!
 * NEW Convertible Car for Elite Gamepass!
 * It comes with passenger seats!
 * Sports Car is now cheaper!
 * Memory optimizations and improvements
 * Bug fixes


 * V2.6.9(.5) (03/29/20)
 * Fixed server shutdown/data bug
 * Fixed flooring in office
 * Other small bug fixes
 * V2.6.9 (03/28/20)
 * NOTE: This was more of an improvement/maintenance update for future features!
 * Fixed ScrollingFrame bug where the mouse would get stuck in first person
 * Massively reduced memory usage (game now doesn't crash as much on old devices)
 * General bug fixes
 * Fixed Premium Topic bug
 * Refactored and improved old code ready for future updates
 * Adjusted Bitz prices and gamepass descriptions
 * V2.6.8 (03/21/20)
 * Fixed UI modal bugs
 * Premium topics! (BATTLE ROYALE!)
 * V2.6.5 (02/19/20)
 * Placement bug fixes
 * Pricing fixes
 * Small UI improvements
 * V2.6.4 (01/25/20)
 * Improved tutorial
 * Fixed issue with phase sliders
 * Fixed multiple crate spawning bug
 * V2.6.3 (12/21/19) - WINTER Event!
 * NEW Kitchen items and Christmas items in the shop!
 * Winter Event: Collect and deliver presents to win prizes and move up the leaderboard!
 * Bug fixes
 * NEW Limited Availability executive car!
 * Improved loading screen
 * NEW Limited Edition 'Origins' crate - now with trails! (New Crate System)
 * Improved Camera Control script
 * V2.5.1 (09/03/19) - Map Revamp Update
 * Reduced sports car turning speed to reduce loss of control
 * Reduced delay when hiring staff
 * Fixed sign bugs
 * Updated SUV model
 * +1 Increase in the capacity of the punching bag
 * Fixed business name taking away 100 Bitz unnecessarily
 * NEW MAP - COMPLETELY REVAMPED!!
 * Fixed bug with employees not producing as many points in phases 2 and 3.
 * NEW! Wall behind Isabell now shows when employees need their contracts renewing!
 * New HD lighting (Shadowmap technology!)
 * The game now announces new games released!
 * Bitz to speed up research
 * V2.4.2 (05/28/19)
 * Skip crate opening animation!
 * New icon displayed when items need repairing!
 * New sign above the office door!
 * NEW! Chat tags: VIP, Elite, and Premium!
 * New topic icons!
 * NEW! Office interior and exterior wall painting!
 * NEW! Rename your game development business! Displays above office entrance!
 * NEW! Office signs to choose from!
 * Fixed alignment of shop/config button popups on smaller screens
 * Fixed scaling of the loading screen
 * Improved loading times and optimized memory
 * General bug fixes
 * Clicking crate in crate shop now opens inventory (opening crates should be less confusing!)
 * Fixed plant hitbox (no longer able to place in the ceiling!)
 * NEW! Items in the shop now display which PPC they are unlocked at!
 * NEW! You can now cancel moving an item and it will go back to its original position!
 * Fixed saving bug
 * PPC displayed on the computer screen
 * Exploit fixes (Game on sale and name of game + HIRING PEOPLE AND GETTING STREAKS)
 * 2 NEW Topics! Life and Airplane!
 * Fixed bugged upgrade menu for models
 * Fixed Catherine's hair
 * V2.3.1 (03/12/19)
 * Patched exploits
 * Fixed the ability to bug where you could walk through items after moving them
 * Memory/loading optimizations and improvements - there should be minimal lag when loading!
 * Updated UI
 * Ability to place crates nicely into pickups.
 * Server size increased to 5 players!
 * Automatic doors shouldn't lag when you first join and will open instantly!
 * NEW! Digital Clock decoration
 * Fixed plant images in the shop
 * Fixed bug where holding crates and purchasing vehicles at the dealership meant the crate was left in the air.
 * V2.2.8 (02/03/19)
 * Winter Update/Event removed and prizes awarded!
 * Adding flashing frames for tutorial
 * NEW! Door Lock; allow everyone, no one or just your friends into your office!
 * Vacation price lowered and effect increased
 * Fixed the tutorial map fly around
 * More reviews and reviewers added
 * Contract renewing and vacation button now flash when you need to press them
 * Added tips to the loading screen
 * Backend code changes
 * PPC 7! 4 new items to unlock! Dance Floor, Whiteboard, Premium Setup, and Mixing Desk!
 * New topics to research! Sci-Fi and Airplane!
 * New topic icons in the topic selection screen!
 * Fixed the bug where hiring another employee would leave you unable to finish tutorial.
 * You can now move models/desks without firing your employees!
 * Staff stats and prices adjusted
 * V2.2.2 (01/01/19)
 * Press F to enter vehicles! No more issues with exiting/entering vehicles anymore!
 * Standard SUV acceleration increased
 * V2.2.0 (12/21/18) - Winter Update/Event!
 * 2 NEW trails!
 * NEW wall items!
 * Clock
 * Christmas Lights
 * Shelves
 * New Decoration
 * Christmas Tree
 * Winter Quest! Find presents around the map and combine them with 'Dev Dust' from developing games to make Santa gifts. Deliver these to NPC's around the map for prizes!
 * Green snowflake and candy cane computer skins! Collect presents around the map to echange for these!
 * Global leaderboards! Top 100 will receive a bonus prize at the end of the event!
 * Backend code changes
 * New reviewers!
 * New Bitz deals!
 * The classic Christmas music back!
 * Wintery map! Snow!
 * Live player counter in the map by the offices!
 * New City buildings!
 * Optimizations (quicker loading times)!
 * VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F-cik6RDxA
 * V2.1.0 (10/28/18)
 * Trails have been added!!
 * R15 has been added!
 * Bug fixes (including premium crate fix)
 * Formula changes
 * 2.0.3 (10/15/18)
 * Fixed staff point error bug.
 * Polished and completely revamped restocking GUI.
 * Back-end changes/fixes + preparation for future updates.
 * V2.0.2 (10/06/18)
 * Microphone hitbox fixed.
 * Version updated to be correct on the Changelog UI.
 * Fixed out-of-place comma in the game edit menu.
 * Fixed Premium Laptop setup "Off the chart" bug.
 * 3 new Decoration Models in the Shop!
 * Fixed Bitz page bug when reopening the shop.


 * V2.0.1 (09/28/18) - Game Changer Part 1
 * Staff Points: Staff now produce points and rely on your model, staff and a variety of factors.
 * Cheaper Prices: Prices are aimed to be a bit more realistic (25x cheaper than before).
 * NOTICE: Everyone's balance prior to the update was reduced to appropriately match the new prices.
 * Task Assignment: Assign tasks to the staff, whether it'd be producing points, earning cash or nothing.
 * Fresh New UI: A new user interface with a sleek red finish. It's much more intuitive and the UI should be easier to use. It's compatible for future use of mobile and Xbox.
 * Revamped Happiness System: Happiness models will act as real physical items. Machines will occasionally break, and can be fixed by doing a very quick minigame to fix them.
 * Tiredness: Staff will get tired and stressed over time. Vacations are added to help them recharge and relax.
 * Date System: GDL uses days, weeks, months and even years! Now you're able to track of how many weeks your game is on sale without looking at the tab!
 * Revamped Staff Unlocking System: You will now have to unlock staff before being able to use them. Additionally, you will now have to pay wages to some of the staff (Interns do not have a wage). This is in the form of a year contract and you will have the option to renew it each year.
 * Bitz Cost Change: Bitz are now cheaper, but prices have rose. To balance this, users Bitz have been adjusted accordingly to remain the same value.
 * Bitz to Cash: Bitz are now able to be exchanged for in-game cash! Currently, the options to do this are limited, but will be expansive in the future.
 * Staff Stats: Staff now have stats which show their ability on different things such as Coding! Better stats will produce more points. New Stats: Coding, Writing, Graphics, Sound, Speed, and Time.
 * NOTE: Speed and time will release in a future update.
 * Model Stats: Models will now have stats similar to staff!
 * Cheaper Crates: Cosmetic Skin Standard Crates are now cheaper per Robux than before! There are some new items in the crate pool.
 * DoubleJGames Group Bonus: All members of the DoubleJGames Roblox group will now receive increased sprint speed of 20%!
 * Dave's Daily Deal: When you join and receive a login bonus, there is a chance Dave will offer you a deal! This may be crates, bitz, or something else!
 * Model Upgrades: All models can now be upgraded 2 levels per PPC. These increase the stats mentioned above and help make your games better!
 * Minor Changes and Bug Fixes:
 * Crate copies reduced to match reduced sales
 * XP increased to match reduced sales
 * System for earning fans has completely changed - they will now also affect sales.
 * Only one platform unlocked at the start - Console, which is the “Sydosey”. Previously you could choose 2, the other being PC.
 * Sprint speed is now 20% slower, however you get a boost if you join the DoubleJGames group
 * Petrol station model added to the map
 * The UI can now not go off the screen and get stuck there if you click close to the edge
 * Server can now be placed and moved in the server room
 * Fixed small hole in the Dev Lounge
 * Fixed bug where the investor wouldn’t appear on rejoin
 * Camera now shouldn’t shake when moving between vehicles
 * Camera can smoothly and quickly change directions
 * Levels of “Quality Models” will now correctly save (Any previous levels will load in correctly)
 * Research menu breaking fixed
 * Rare case of tutorial closing before finished is now fixed
 * Model upgrading now has a specific UI
 * Water Dispenser visually updated
 * Fixed server message from spamming in the chat
 * Your feet now don’t touch the keyboard when making games!
 * New reviews/reviewers added
 * You can now sell the small wall correctly
 * Previously the research team said they were researching even if they were fired - this is now fixed.
 * New progress bar
 * Staff clothing updated
 * A  lot  of back-end changes
 * Twitter codes page is now in the shop
 * Crates are now opened from the inventory and bought in the shop
 * 2 extra parts added to the tutorial (all players will be able to experience these new parts automatically)
 * Optimized loading of assets when you first join the game to reduce lag
 * Optimized gamepass ownership checks
 * When you move/place the sofa, your character would previously sit on it causing issues. This is now fixed.
 * Game multipliers, equations and formulas completely overhauled.
 * Premium crate removed to make it more rare - it will be available in limited quantities/deals
 * New conference center (Huge reduction in the part count so there is now less lag)
 * 3 new skins in the main pool crate
 * Login bonus streak now displays
 * Staff have an angry face if their happiness falls to 30 or below
 * The happiness of staff affects how well they work
 * All shop items now have a description
 * Paul now has 2 legs (Yep, that was a real bug.)
 * Twitter Codes saving system redone
 * New limited purchase system added
 * New purchasing screen system in the shop
 * New staff unlocking and hiring screen system
 * Model upgrading system
 * Fixed ‘game off sale in X’ weeks bug
 * Fixed error when firing staff during vacation
 * Fixed happiness bug


 * V1.9.5 (04/09/18)
 * Fixed server placement in the server room.
 * V1.9.4 (03/28/18)
 * Smooth camera for car purchasing released.
 * V1.9.3 (03/19/18)
 * Fixed the server message from spamming.
 * V1.9.2 (03/15/18)
 * Fixed bug where the investor wouldn't appear on rejoin.
 * Fixed small hole in the dev lounge.
 * V1.9.1 (01/17/18)
 * Feet don't touch the keyboard.
 * V1.9 (12/04/17) - Game Dev December
 * Gifts around the map.
 * Twitter codes or Double XP everyday advent calendar.
 * V1.8.3 (10/22/17)
 * Fixed microphone hitbox.
 * Fixed QA Tester hitbox.
 * Fixed pricing issue.
 * Updated logo in-game.
 * V1.8.2 (10/12/17)
 * Fixed research area unable to be clicked.
 * V1.8.1 (09/25/17)
 * New crate behavior.
 * V1.8 (09/08/17)
 * Car painting and game colors.
 * V1.7.3 (09/02/17)
 * Increased office upgrade prices.
 * Fixed bug where online players/total players aren't shown on the game summary.
 * V1.7.2 (08/31/17)
 * Added commas to the desk menu.
 * V1.7.1 (08/28/17)
 * New buildings added (in modern area).
 * Decreased loading times.
 * V1.7 (08/27/17) - Vault Update
 * Vault is added.
 * PC Lvl 6 is available.
 * V1.6.2 (08/25/17)
 * Login bonuses fixed.
 * V1.6.1 (08/20/17)
 * Double XP birthday event finished!
 * V1.6.0 (08/17/17) - Game Dev Life Birthday Event
 * Double XP birthday event released!
 * Cake PC + Cake Laptop Skin.
 * V1.5.1 (08/16/17)
 * Games will now have the name on them.
 * Writing and drawing desks replace the old ones.
 * V1.5.0 (08/14/17)
 * New saving is live!
 * V1.4.7 (08/09/17)
 * Invisible employee at the microphone is fixed.
 * V1.4.6 (08/01/17)
 * Added car park next to the mall
 * New vehicle sounds live
 * Casino area added
 * V1.4.5 (07/27/17)
 * Isabell now has a seat.
 * Researches' head fixed.
 * V1.4.4 (07/25/17)
 * Release game button "hitbox" fixed.
 * Warning for making the same game twice.
 * Tunnel hitbox for cars should be better
 * Added car park next to the Dev Lounge (and new sign).
 * Minor text fix on Research GUI.
 * Car sounds stop when you jump out.
 * Cars can now no longer drive on the river.
 * Fixed bug where you couldn't click models after moving.
 * Cars getting stuck under the large conveyor sorted!
 * Added car park next to the mall.
 * Fixed bug where you couldn't click models after moving them.
 * Updated vehicle sounds.
 * Fixed "invisible employee" for the microphone!
 * New saving code to fix the "models loading outside" bug!
 * Game names are now displayed on games in the mall!
 * V1.4.3 (07/22/17)
 * Character now shows on sign if you don't have a logo equipped.
 * V1.4.2 (07/20/17)
 * Added apartments building to the map.
 * Added garage and factory to the map.
 * Name and image of your character now show outside your office.
 * More apartments.
 * Game reminds you if you make the same game twice.
 * V1.4.1 (07/17/17)
 * Car fixes.
 * Car flying bug fixed
 * CanCollide setting enabled for cars.
 * Fixed suspension.
 * Max speed for turning
 * Despawning cars.
 * V1.4.0 (07/14/17)
 * Cars Added!
 * V1.3.2 (07/10/17)
 * New items (sofa, filing cabinet)
 * New office lights
 * Clicking on a crate now gives reminder
 * V1.3.1 (07/08/17)
 * Added sports car
 * Fixed staff loading invisible bug.
 * V1.3.0 (07/06/17)
 * Gamepasses Added
 * VIP Developer
 * Premium Developer
 * Elite Developer
 * Dev Lounge
 * V1.2.0 (07/04/17) - July the 4th Update
 * America PC + America Laptop Skin
 * New skins
 * V1.1.0 (07/03/17)
 * New buildings in the map
 * Profit boosters
 * V1.0.0 (06/30/17) - Public Alpha Release!
 * Public Alpha Release