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[Update] GB Studio 3.2.1 now available!

If you have been having problems with using link cables since upgrading to the last version you definitely want to check out GB Studio 3.2.1! Just a small bug fix release this time addressing a few of the issues found with 3.2.0.

Full changelog is available at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md

If you spot any problems, please make sure to report an issue at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/issues

[Update] GB Studio 3.2.0 now available!

I can't believe how long it's been since the last update! GB Studio 3.2.0 is finally here, including some of the features that have been teased for a long now including slopes in platform scenes, tile priority for GBC (allowing background tiles to show in front of actors!) and support for UGE v6 in the music editor!! Plenty of bug fixes too.

Full changelog is available at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/blob/develop/CHANGELOG.md

If you spot any problems, please make sure to report an issue at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/issues

[Update] GB Studio 3.0 now available!

Wow, has it been that long? Over a year since the last GB Studio 2 beta, we’ve skipped right over to GB Studio 3.0 to mark the big changes that our new game engine will allow both now and in the future.

This is a big update introducing:

  • Export for Analogue Pocket!
  • Parallax scrolling backgrounds!
  • Sprite animation editor!
  • Large sprites!
  • Music editor!
  • Multiple fonts!
  • Custom emotes!
  • GBVM scripting language (more on this later)

Full changelog is available at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#300

Documentation has been updated with details about many of the new features at https://www.gbstudio.dev/docs/. If you’ve got an existing project make sure to back it up before migrating, you might need to follow the steps on https://www.gbstudio.dev/migrate too. 

There’s a few things that were demoed that didn’t quite make it into this release (like WAV sound effects), they’ll be coming in later updates so keep checking back!

Thanks for the support everyone! 

And thanks to everyone who has donated to help me make GB Studio as good as it can be. Feel free to set the price to $0 if you want though, no pressure. 

You can download on GitHub (along with all the previous releases) if you want too at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/releases

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GB Studio is a visual game builder with no programming knowledge required allowing you to make real Game Boy ROMs in minutes. You can run the games on any emulator or you can run them on your Game Boy if you've got a flash cart!

Full documentation is available at https://www.gbstudio.dev/.

It's open source too!

Can't wait to see what you make!

- Chris

Updated 27 days ago
StatusReleased
CategoryTool
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
(522 total ratings)
AuthorChris Maltby
GenreAdventure, Role Playing
Tags8-Bit, Game Boy, GameMaker, Level Editor, Pixel Art, Retro, RPG Maker, tools

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GB Studio for Windows 64-bit (With Installer) 164 MB
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GB Studio for Mac 81 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Linux (AppImage) 84 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Ubuntu/Debian Linux 59 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Fedora/Red Hat Linux 67 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Windows 64-bit (No Installer) 86 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Windows 32-bit (With Installer) 158 MB
Version 3.2.1
GB Studio for Windows 32-bit (No Installer) 83 MB
Version 3.2.1

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Excuse me, I have a doubt when trying to use the portable version in Windows 10, Windows Defender blocks it because it detects it as a potential risk to the system. Is this application safe to use?

Very cool!  What's the license for content made on your engine?

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I noticed that if I have an actor firing bullets with a wait, if I repeatedly press start the bullets are fired continuously without pause. I cannot solve this in any way. I have noticed the same problem in many games made with gb studio.

how can you add an icon for it as an ap

I'm in love with this little game engine. Great work, thanks for adding to the list of things people can use to pick up game development now, as well as making it a unique concept!

music editor has some bugs, I made a song and after a while when I went to edit it, the song just didn't play, no matter what I did. Please fix this bug

gb studio 3.2.1

Linux Appimage/debian version

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My game has a problem where some of the projectiles either use the wrong spritesheet or are part of the wrong collision group or both. Is there a way to fix this, or will I have to wait until the next update?

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Hi Levi, I've not come across this issue myself but if you could submit a ticket at https://github.com/chrismaltby/gb-studio/issues and provide as much information as possible, preferably providing a sample project that shows the same problem and we'll can look into fixing this

This looks cool! I can't wait for android version xD

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I was just thinking that since the newest version supports background tile priority, maybe you could alter the sample project to showcase that feature by applying tile priority to the arch over the bridge in Sample Town.

Just a suggestion, take it or leave it.

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Good idea!

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Wake up Baby, the slopes are here

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Finally, I can make my own Game Boy games

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This is very cool looking. I've been on itch.io for a while but was not aware a system like this was evolving. Looking forward to checking it out. I've developed a couple of games with my own C# engine and am always on the lookout for ways to get young people into game creation as easily as possible.

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Also as this says I should send it, I am doing so ;)

How can I change the language to English instead of the one used by my OS?

It's great to see the block's priority. But I'm still not going to update so I can finish my game on the previous version!

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As a note to those trying to run this on Linux Mint:

Run it through the terminal with the --no-sandbox argument. 

I can’t wait to try the update, I just hope the plutform plus plugin still works

I just think about how to get some tiles from other room and teleport to current location?!
Because I need in left side different costumes and in right side different rooms

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You could try using GBVM to swap out the tiles.

This article will explain how.

You can actually run these on a 3ds if you have custom firmware and convert it to .cia and install it with FBI. For my Game Boy games on my page i put the Virtual Console .cia along with the standard ROMs for people who actually have a Game Boy or GBA, or those who might want to play it on other consoles. Check it out!

or just get TWiLight Menu++ and emulate it

TWiLight Menu ++ is useless when you can foreward nds games to your home screen and virtual console exists.

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Can I also expect to get a andriod port in future?

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I don't think so.

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Yeah, if that were to happen it would be very watered down and not as good because Windows is better fit for apps like this, while Android and iOS are not suited for an app like this. Even Roblox studio is only on PC.

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Where 3.1.1?

version 3.1.1 does not exist as a "stable" release as it was a dev build

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dont wanna be mean but like, why not just place some random notes?

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welcome! gameboy is fun!

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idk what to do because the interface is confusing


1. i cannot change colors from the pallets, so i am stuck with the lightest colors


2. where do i add what button does what

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Everything requires learning, but when you devote some time to it, everything seems simple and obvious.

Yeah, I’ve already got the hang of it. You just have to play around for a while

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yoooo this game engine is so cool people from all ages can finally create their own video games! I personally like this tool it's really creative!

I agree! It's so awesome.

yes it even has features that are unbelievable!!!

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Download works without any problems. 

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oh now it works sorry :P

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Is there a way to replace one big static image with another big image? Just to show big characters in Visual Novels and change their clothes. And changing seasons backgrounds.

No, it's mostly because of gameboy limitations. But you can draw charackters on screen as a background. 

I suppose you could set up a scene where you have two or more screens, and you can use the "Camera Move To" function to jump from one screen to the next.

Just be aware that only so many unique tiles can be loaded in one scene.

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This is an amazing tool!

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can you get this in browser or download for chromebook? i need like a html link or smth...

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pls makeit easier

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It's already really easy...

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liar

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also it's super hard

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I though so, but when I tried to make game, it took me like day or two to figure out almost everything with ease. You should first try, it really is pretty easy. 

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if you want to teach me then do it

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You call me a liar and I  have to teach you? I don't know who raised you, but I will suggest some manners.

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This project is awesome. You're a true rockstar.

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hello sorry for the request but is there a way  i can make one in browser without downloading it because i am trying to improve my pixel game skills and the computer i use does not let me download anything 

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Make a Android/iOS Version!

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he most likley 100% wouldn’t

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why?

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gb studio is already hard it doesn't need to be harder

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Hello, I have a watermark when loading the game, I'm always planning to promote this game maker and would not like it as a distraction from my game... is there any way the remove it, i can probably understand why you have put watermarks on it but can i have some help

What? There is no watermarks in this app at all. 

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Maybe Re-install GB Studio because thats never happened to me

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Hello, The program is very cool i like it, but i wants in the next version to export to windows, MacOS and Linux

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GB Studio, like title says, is to make gameboy games. Not windows or mac games.

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just use an emulator. there are so many outside for free...

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AppImage broken?

ERROR: appimage_register_in_system : Missing icon field in the desktop entry

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