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Genies Experience SDK (DK) v2.1.0

Updated: October 21, 2025

Overview​

This release focuses on improving developer experience with enhanced TypeScript support, new multiplayer features, and significant performance optimizations for mobile devices. Major highlights include the new Thing-max framework, improved Avatar loading performance, and expanded platform support.

What's New​

New Features​

  • Thing-max Framework: New framework for creating interactive objects with advanced property providers and protocols
  • Enhanced Avatar Customization: Real-time avatar editing capabilities within experiences
  • Advanced Multiplayer Rooms: Support for persistent rooms and custom matchmaking logic
  • Mobile Performance Profiler: Built-in tools to analyze and optimize experience performance on mobile devices

New Tools & Integrations​

  • Leaderboard System: Comprehensive leaderboard API with global and local rankings
  • Cloud Save Enhanced: Improved cloud storage with larger data limits and faster sync
  • MegaStylizer 2.0: Updated shader system with new visual styles and better mobile performance
  • Unity 2022.3.32 Support: Full compatibility with latest Unity LTS version

New Sample Projects & Examples​

  • Advanced Multiplayer Demo: Showcase of new multiplayer features with 8-player support
  • Thing-max Playground: Interactive examples of all Thing-max capabilities
  • Performance Optimization Showcase: Examples of mobile-optimized experiences

What's Fixed​

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed issue where Avatar loading failed on slower network connections
  • Resolved TypeScript compilation errors when using certain Unity APIs
  • Corrected Multiplayer framework not syncing player positions correctly in some scenarios
  • Fixed MegaStylizer materials not rendering properly on certain Android devices

Performance Improvements​

  • Improved Avatar loading performance by 40% on mobile devices
  • Optimized multiplayer networking to reduce latency by up to 30%
  • Reduced memory usage in experiences with multiple avatars by 25%
  • Enhanced rendering performance for MegaStylizer materials

Stability Improvements​

  • Fixed crashes occurring when rapidly switching between multiplayer rooms
  • Improved stability of Avatar framework during network interruptions
  • Enhanced error handling in TypeScript runtime environment
  • Fixed memory leaks in certain avatar customization scenarios

Improvements​

Developer Experience​

  • Enhanced Bootstrap Wizard with better prerequisite detection and fixes
  • Updated documentation with 50+ new code examples and tutorials
  • Improved error messages with specific guidance for common issues
  • Added real-time performance metrics in Unity editor during play mode

Framework Enhancements​

  • Avatar Framework: Faster loading, better caching, and improved customization options
  • Multiplayer Framework: Enhanced room persistence, better matchmaking, and improved sync reliability
  • TypeScript Integration: Better IntelliSense support and faster compilation times

Unity Compatibility​

  • Updated support for Unity 2022.3.32 LTS
  • Enhanced compatibility with Universal Render Pipeline (URP) 14.x
  • Updated minimum requirements to Unity 2022.3.0 or later

Breaking Changes​

  • Avatar API: LoadAvatar() method signature changed - now requires AvatarLoadOptions parameter
  • Multiplayer Events: Event callback structure updated for better type safety
  • Deprecated APIs: Removed previously deprecated LegacyAvatarLoader and OldMultiplayerManager

Known Issues​

  • iOS Simulator: Avatar rendering may have visual artifacts - works correctly on physical devices
  • Android API 28: Some MegaStylizer effects may not render on older Android versions
  • TypeScript Debugging: Breakpoints in TypeScript may not work consistently in Unity 2022.3.32

Workarounds​

  • For iOS Simulator issues: Test on physical devices or use Unity's Device Simulator
  • For Android rendering issues: Use fallback materials for affected devices
  • For TypeScript debugging: Use console logging for debugging complex logic

Compatibility & Requirements​

System Requirements​

  • Unity Version: 2022.3.0 or later (recommended: 2022.3.32)
  • Operating System:
    • Windows 11+
    • macOS 15+
    • Linux (experimental, limited support)
  • Platform Support:
    • iOS 15.0+
    • Android API 28+

Package Dependencies​

  • Required Packages:
    • Newtonsoft.Json 3.2.1+
    • Universal Render Pipeline 14.0.0+
    • Unity Input System 1.4.4+
  • Updated Dependencies:
    • Cinemachine 2.9.7 (updated from 2.8.x)
    • DoTween 1.2.765 (updated from 1.2.700)

Migration Guide​

Upgrading from v2.0.x​

  1. Before You Start: Create a backup of your project
  2. Package Updates: Use Unity Package Manager to update to Experience SDK v2.1.0
  3. Code Changes: Update LoadAvatar() calls to use new AvatarLoadOptions parameter
  4. Project Settings: Verify Unity version is 2022.3.0 or later
  5. Asset Updates: No asset changes required for this version

Common Migration Issues​

  • LoadAvatar compilation errors: Update method calls to include AvatarLoadOptions.Default parameter
  • Multiplayer event errors: Update event handlers to match new callback signatures

Documentation Updates​

  • New Pages: Thing-max Framework guide, Advanced Multiplayer tutorial, Performance Optimization guide
  • Updated Guides: Avatar Framework documentation with v2.1.0 API changes
  • API Documentation: Complete API reference for new Leaderboard and enhanced Cloud Save systems

Support & Resources​

Previous Version: Experience SDK v2.0.0
Next Version: Coming Soon