The criteria for levels to receive a star rating were adjusted.
Beyond the flashy new features, update 2.11 was crucial for its behind-the-scenes fixes. The patch notes, as posted on the Steam Community forums, listed a comprehensive set of changes. These included fixing a crash bug in the editor, resolving lag when using the start position, and correcting a collision bug with a 3D piece. The patch also rectified "glitchy animation bugs," ensured portals rotated correctly, and fixed an issue where "some objects in high detail mode had slightly different hitboxes". Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017
: Added long-awaited organizational folders allowing players to sort their saved and created custom levels. The criteria for levels to receive a star
This article explores the —often cited in discussions looking back at the 2017 timeline—which provided massive quality-of-life improvements, new content, and structural changes to the game's community features. What Was New in Update 2.11 (Late 2017) These included fixing a crash bug in the
The community's reception to the late 2017 updates was largely positive. Players and forum-goers praised the new content, with many viewing 2.1 as the game's "best update," citing the sheer volume of new features. The addition of features like the complex editor was seen as a significant boon for creators, making the level-building process "easier and better".