v2.0.1 - Bug Fixes & Compatibility Update
Release Date: May 2nd, 2026
This is a critical maintenance update focused on fixing the automatic update infrastructure and significantly boosting image processing performance.
🔄 Fixed & Enhanced Update System
We have completely overhauled the update delivery mechanism to ensure seamless transitions between versions:
- Detached Execution: Fixed a bug where the update process would fail to launch after closing the app. The updater now runs as a
DETACHED_PROCESS, allowing it to install the new version independently after the main application exits. - Edition-Aware Updates: The system now identifies if you are running the Modern (Python 3.10+) or Legacy (Python 3.8) version and automatically downloads the correct binary (
Updater.exeorUpdater_Legacy.exe). - Registry Safeguards: The Updater now verifies your Windows Registry. If no previous installation is found, it will safely cancel and redirect you to the official download page instead of attempting an incorrect installation.
🚀 Massive Performance Boost (Pillow 12.2.0)
We have updated our image processing engine to Pillow 12.2.0. Thanks to the new lazy plugin loading, asset management is now faster than ever:
- Speed Improvements: Opening image files is now up to 15x faster, and saving operations are up to 9x faster for common formats.
- Lazy Loading: Plugins are now loaded only when required, significantly reducing memory overhead during quick tasks.
🛠️ Infrastructure Improvements
- Reproducible Builds: Re-added
requirements.txtto the repository. It now includes pinned versions for the modern edition and upper limits for legacy environments to prevent dependency conflicts.
💬 Community & Support
- Official Discord Server: Join our community! https://discord.gg/wsFFExCWFu
- Issue Reporting: If you encounter any problems, please report them on our GitHub Issues page.
How to Update:
Note: You must download this installer manually one last time due to the update bug in the previous version. Once installed, future updates will work automatically via Help -> About -> Check for Updates.
Happy GBA developing! 🚀