May 1, 2026
Backend improvements
- Improvements to map data and points-of-interest search for a more reliable experience.
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Release Notes
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Performance improvements and notification preferences
- Faster map region loading thanks to pre-computed polygons and 24-hour caching
- Improved stability of map overlays in hide-and-seek games
- Better email notification preferences and unsubscribe handling
April 29, 2026
Stability fixes for region previews
- Fixed a crash that could affect seeker exclusion-zone previews for very large regions (e.g. France, Spain).
- Region map previews now load faster and more reliably after recent updates.
April 29, 2026
Smoother map rendering
- Region boundaries on the map now render faster and more smoothly, especially in admin and game-setup views.
April 29, 2026
Credit shop, fresh train-window views, and smarter Surprise Me
- Buy game credits directly in the new shop
- Train window now shows real photos of areas you're passing through, cycling between regions
- Surprise Me now weights country picks by land area for more geographic variety
- Auto-hider now fans out from your origin when nearby hub options are limited
- When no public rooms are available, you'll be pointed to the Discord find-player channel