Changelog

Track the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes.

v26.7.2 15 Jul, 2026

Lists and Tierlists Update

Update focused on lists and tierlists.

AddedNew Folder System
  • Added new folder system to better organize lists or tierlists.
FixedOrganizing Lists
  • Fixed issue where List was not changing game order.
v26.7.1 11 Jul, 2026

Mobile Parity & Onboarding

Update focused on parity for the mobile versions, app onboarding and new ways to log in.

ImprovedNew Versioning System
  • Improved to Calendar Versioning (Year.Month.Patch) to better reflect the update cycle.
AddedOnboarding
  • Introduced a new flow for Web and Mobile to improve the first-time user experience.
AddedAuthentication Methods
  • Added Login with Google or Apple Account. (For existing accounts, please link them in Settings before using.)
  • Added Login with Passkey.
FixedChallenges
  • Fixed an issue where the leaderboard was not appearing for guest users.
  • Fixed UI layout issues for long usernames.
ImprovedAchievements
  • Unlocked Achievements are not tagged as Spoiler anymore.
  • Fixed delay when changing platform.
ImprovedUI Changes
  • User Settings: Completely redesigned the interface for easier navigation.
  • Lists and TierLists: Refreshed the UI for the Share Button.
v1.2.10 04 Jul, 2026

The Speed Update

A major update focused on significantly improving page load times, enhancing SEO sharing, and refining the user interface.

ImprovedPerformance & Architecture
  • Transitioned the core architecture to Static Server-Side Rendering (SSR) instead of WebSockets.
  • This drastically improves initial page load times and eliminates the double-rendering flicker effect.
ImprovedProfile & Library
  • Introduced a new UI for Connected Platforms.
  • Library platform filters now use abbreviations instead of full names for a cleaner look.
  • Redesigned the UI for the Personal Data page.
ImprovedChallenges
  • Added a quick shortcut in the Challenge Modal to easily navigate to the creator's profile.
ImprovedSEO Enhancements
  • Added dynamic preview images for Profiles, Games, User Games, and Challenges to improve link sharing on social media.
FixedGeneral & Mobile
  • Updated footer copyrights and added a new Developer's page.
  • Added missing localizations and translations.
  • Fixed an issue in the mobile API where cover images were not loading correctly for Game Lists and Tier Lists.
v1.2.9 14 Jun, 2026

The Achievement Update

An update bringing Achievements to your profile, more detailed personal game pages, and performance boosts for lists/tierlists.

AddedAchievements & Progression
  • Achievements and Trophies are now displayed directly on the User Game details page.
ImprovedDetailed Game Pages
  • User Game pages are now more detailed, featuring your play stats, reviews, physical/digital collection details, playthroughs, and achievements.
  • Added new sections showing exactly which of your personal Lists and TierLists include the current game.
ImprovedPerformance Boosts
  • Completely reworked the data loading architecture for Game Lists and TierLists.
FixedUI & Layout
  • Fixed a visual glitch that caused a transparent sub-pixel line to leak when hovering over Game Cards.
v1.2.8 06 Jun, 2026

Small Fixes

Small fixes to match mobile version.

FixedReviews
  • Half star was showing as yellow instead of purple.
ImprovedGame
  • Improved backend game search.
  • Improved SEO for Lists and Tierlists.
v1.2.7 03 Jun, 2026

The UI Refresh

A massive visual overhaul across the platform and new performance boosts to make browsing smoother.

ImprovedUI & UX Overhaul
  • Completely redesigned cards for Games, Lists, TierLists, and Reviews.
  • Introduced a dynamic proportion slider for community statistics.
  • Revamped the Review Modal for a cleaner reading experience.
  • Added a new 'Return to Top' floating button for easier navigation.
ImprovedLists & TierLists
  • You can now generate and export formatted images from any public List or TierList.
  • Refreshed the design of the Like and Comment buttons.
ImprovedTimeline
  • Wrap-up export cards now feature a brand new layout.
  • Added a monthly game counter to easily track your completion progress.
ImprovedPerformance
  • Significantly optimized loading times for the Home and Profile pages.
  • Improved background idling behavior to save memory and resources.
FixedLibrary & Fixes
  • Resolved an issue causing Library cards to occasionally load slower than expected.
  • Fixed a bug where scrolling to the top broke after changing filtering categories.
  • Added missing localized translations for 'My Library' and 'External Games'.
v1.2.6 30 May, 2026

New UI & Challenges

New UX/UI for all pages and challenges for mobile.

AddedMobile App
  • The full Challenges system is now available on the mobile app.
ImprovedUI & Navigation
  • Redesigned the main navigation layout by replacing the top navigation bar with a new, sleek sidebar.
  • Added interactive hover effects to games inside Tier Lists and Lists.
ImprovedPerformance & UX
  • Implemented a new local image caching flow, significantly improving game cover loading times and providing a smoother browsing experience.
AddedGeneral Features
  • Games in the 'Coming Soon' section now display a countdown showing the exact number of days until release.
  • Added new localized translations across the platform.
v1.2.5 26 May, 2026

Challenges Enhancement

Improved how the challenge system works.

ImprovedChallenges System
  • Added a new dedicated page for each challenge.
  • Displayed users who completed the challenge in the modal.
  • Added exportable images for challenge and user progress.
  • Marking a game as 'Completed' now counts towards challenges (Previously, it only counted when adding a playthrough).
  • Fixed challenge titles and descriptions only appearing in English.
ImprovedReviews
  • Reviews now appear based on the last time they were updated (Previously based on the last time the library entry was changed).
ImprovedGame Search
  • Added a game preview when searching to add titles to a list, tier list, or profile favorites.
FixedLogin and Register
  • Fixed Login and Register page titles not appearing.
FixedTier Lists
  • Fixed the global Tier List page not showing any results.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking on a Tier List in a user profile occasionally redirected to a 'Not Found' page.
v1.2.4 23 May, 2026

Gamification & Challenges

Introducing the new Challenges system! Complete objectives, earn XP, and unlock exclusive Platinum badges for your favorite game franchises.

AddedChallenges System
  • Global Catalog: Added a dedicated Challenges page to explore and track gamification objectives.
  • Progression: Complete specific franchise objectives to earn XP and unlock Mastered (Platinum) badges.
  • Profile Integration: User profiles now showcase Recent Challenges and overall progress.
  • Home Page: Added a 'Popular Challenges' carousel to discover trending community goals.
  • Retroactive Unlocks: Games previously marked as 'Completed' or 'Platinum' in your library will automatically count towards new challenges.
AddedSkeletons
  • Added skeleton for smooth page loading.
ImprovedProfile
  • Switching tabs from profile will smoothly move to page content.
  • Progression: Complete specific franchise objectives to earn XP and unlock Mastered (Platinum) badges.
  • Profile Integration: User profiles now showcase Recent Challenges and overall progress.
  • Home Page: Added a 'Popular Challenges' carousel to discover trending community goals.
  • Retroactive Unlocks: Games previously marked as 'Completed' or 'Platinum' in your library will automatically count towards new challenges.
v1.2.3 22 May, 2026

¡Bienvenidos!

Officially supporting Spanish.

ImprovedNew Features & Improvements
  • Language: Added official support for Spanish across the platform.
  • Profile: Added 'Recent Lists' and 'Recent TierLists' previews directly to the user's home page.
  • Profile: Connected accounts section now displays up to 4 cards per row on larger screens.
  • Lists: Exported image now comfortably holds 6 games per row.
  • Ranking: Improved mobile layout to display 2 game covers per row.
  • App Stores: Updated Google Play and App Store screenshots with premium mockups.
FixedBug Fixes & Layout Tweaks
  • Localization: Added missing translations on the 'Register' page.
  • Game Details: Fixed the 'Export' button text not appearing on mobile devices.
  • Game Details: Fixed the game cover overlapping the user's profile picture on narrow screens.
  • Timeline: Fixed detailed timeline texts and infos disappearing or getting squished on mobile.
  • Timeline: Fixed the export dropdown menu layout breaking on mobile.
  • Navigation: When selecting a new year/filter, the page now scrolls smoothly to the content instead of snapping to the absolute top.
  • Mobile App: Fixed navigation order mismatch between Web and Mobile on Game Details.
v1.2.2 19 May, 2026

Image Fixes

Rewritten all images code

ImprovedExportable Cards
  • Rewritten all exportable cards layouts and codes.
ImprovedLists and TierLists
  • URL now redirects for the user's first list.
ImprovedTimeline
  • Added preview image when sharing timeline page featuring the 5 last completed games.
FixedChangelog Title
  • Page title was not appearing for Changelog.
v1.2.1 18 May, 2026

Quick Fixes

A patch update focusing on richer push notifications, UI fixes for mobile screens, and resolving critical startup crashes.

ImprovedNotifications
  • Push notifications and the activity feed now display the specific name of the game or list interacted with.
  • Rewritten activity feed texts to sound more natural and contextual.
  • Clicking a 'liked your library entry' notification now correctly redirects to your own entry instead of the other user's.
FixedMobile App
  • Fixed a critical bug that caused the app to crash on startup if the server was temporarily offline.
  • Fixed the library status grid on profiles cutting off the last item on narrow screens.
  • Adjusted margins and fixed layout overlapping on Game Details and Explore pages.
  • Fixed Title and Subtitle not aligned on Exported Lists/TierLists Cards.
  • Added missing translations.
FixedWeb Fixes
  • Fixed 'RomCrate' logo not aligned on Exported Cards.
  • Added missing translations for Game User and Statistic cards.
v1.2.0 16 May, 2026

The Challenge Update

Decided to split this version, the first release will be some general fixes and Achievements, Roadmap and Challenges will be released soon.

ImprovedTierLists and Lists
  • Added new preview image and texts for shareable links.
  • New layout for shareable images.
  • Added user description for shareable image list.
ImprovedProfile
  • Added new profile default icon.
  • Added the option to use a character mugshot for profile picture.
  • New default UI for profile and related pages.
  • Improved UI for shareable image.
  • Added option to search image from any game character.
ImprovedGame Details
  • Added public/friends Lists and Tierlists on Game Details.
  • Redesigned the visual style on Community Details.
  • Improved shareable image layout.
  • Fixed Screenshot and Trailers 'escaping' from the layout.
  • Fixed MetaCritic circle always filled when exporting image.
  • Added new page for game Lists and TierLists.
ImprovedTimeLine
  • Replaced platform name with abbreviation.
  • Fixed platform placeholder and 100% card having different sizes.
ImprovedGame Search
  • Added the option to search by platform.
  • Added counter of games available with selected filters.
v1.1.2 05 May, 2026

Small Fixes

API route fixing and Email Provider.

FixedFavorites
  • Changing favorite games on Android could occasionally return an error.
FixedEmailing
  • Changed email provider for better deliverability.
v1.1.1 30 Apr, 2026

Sharing Cards & System Fixes

Introduces exportable image cards for sharing, adds missing Tier List notifications, and resolves notification spam and Steam sync issues.

AddedNew Features
  • Image Export: Added buttons to generate shareable image cards for Profiles, Personal Reviews and Game pages.
  • Tier List Notifications: You will now receive activity feed and push notifications when someone likes or comments on your Tier Lists.
  • Exclude Playtime: Added a checkbox to exclude specific game hours from your total playtime calculation, while keeping them visible on your timeline and playthrough cards.
FixedFixes & Improvements
  • Notification Anti-Spam: Implemented a block to prevent duplicate push notifications when a user rapidly toggles likes or follows.
  • Steam Sync: Fixed an issue where the crawler was not properly updating game progress based on unlocked achievements.
  • Export Alignment: Fixed a visual bug where rank badge numbers were misaligned when generating an image export.
  • Removed Game-Only filter from IGDB.
v1.1.0 24 Apr, 2026

Tier Lists & Games

Introduces Tier Lists, increases the review character limit, adds the Endless game category, and includes various layout updates and CSS fixes.

AddedNew Features
  • Tier Lists: Users can now create, like, comment, and share Tier Lists.
  • Review character limit increased from 2,000 to 8,000, including a visual indicator.
  • Endless Category: Added a status for online/endless games. These are hidden from completion bar charts.
  • Added a 'Recent Lists' section to the Home page.
  • Global search now displays a preview of 5 suggestions.
  • Public viewing pages added for user lists.
  • Added shareable image cards for standard lists.
  • Admin: New screens for managing External Profiles and User Reports.
ImprovedLayout & UI
  • Updated layouts for Library, Timeline, User Game, Ranking, and Play History pages.
  • Standardized CSS across the platform.
  • Profile: Adjusted top spacing for personal notes and status sections.
  • Library: Increased search bar height and updated filter sorting colors.
  • Adjusted the 'Read All' button styling in Notifications.
  • List & Tier List UI adjustments: Organize button, New List button, and Edit/Create visibility.
  • Comments and Likes icons updated to remove hover and click effects when used strictly as static indicators.
FixedFixes
  • Added the ability to delete a Library Entry.
  • Fixed a delay where profile images and names took a few seconds to appear.
  • Removed the 'Liked Games' platform category to prevent filtering confusion.
v1.0.1 17 Apr, 2026

Small Fixes

Minor bug fixes for the API and Web clients.

FixedAPI Fixes
  • Creating a new Library Entry for a game not currently on the user's profile no longer throws a 500 Error.
  • Editing a Library Entry occasionally returned errors when sending old Playthroughs and Copies.
ImprovedWeb Improvements
  • Automatically refreshes the current page if a SignalR disconnection is detected after a long period of inactivity.
v1.0.0 09 Apr, 2026

Launch & Subscriptions

RomCrate 1.0 release. Introduces Premium Subscriptions (PRO and Backer tiers), the Backers Hall of Fame, and community moderation tools.

AddedPremium & Community
  • Added PRO and Backer subscription tiers.
  • Added the Hall of Fame page for Backers.
  • Users can now delete their own comments and posts across the platform.
ImprovedUser Experience
  • Blocking a user now hides their content across the entire app.
  • Added shortcuts on User Profiles to directly access Games in Collection, Finished Games, and Playtime.
  • Home page 'Recent Reviews' section now guarantees distinct users are shown.
  • Games can now be opened in a new tab directly from the Library grid.
  • Added a Review Card image generator for social sharing.
FixedBug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue where activity dates did not respect the user's local timezone.
  • Resolved timeout disconnection issues for idle users.
  • Added missing translations on the Home page and Profile playtime cards.
  • Profile reviews now correctly display like and comment counters.
vBETA-7.3 26 Mar, 2026

Scrolling & Account Fixes

Stability updates for mobile library scrolling and web password resets.

FixedMobile App
  • Fixed an iOS crash caused by scrolling too fast through game covers.
  • Resolved a navigation issue on iOS when moving between user profiles and the timeline.
  • Updated background tracking to comply with Android privacy policies.
FixedWeb & Accounts
  • Fixed an error screen appearing after successfully updating a password.
  • Resolved a loading issue on the 'Forgot Password' page.
vBETA-7.2 24 Mar, 2026

Library & Mobile Fixes

Updates for adding games to the library on mobile and fixing duplicate platform record creation.

FixedLibrary & Playthroughs
  • Fixed an issue where saving a new library entry with playthrough details failed under specific conditions.
  • Adjusted platform data mapping to prevent duplicate records on save.
FixedMobile App
  • The save action on 'Add to Library' now remains available after an error, preventing data loss.
  • Favorite status now persists correctly when adding a game from the app.
vBETA-7.1 23 Mar, 2026

Performance Updates

Improved data loading performance across the platform and resolved mobile crash issues.

ImprovedPerformance & Navigation
  • Improved loading speeds and scrolling performance for large game lists.
  • Enhanced stability under high traffic to prevent connection interruptions.
FixedMobile App (v1.0.1)
  • Fixed a crash on iPads and large-screen devices when loading multiple game covers.
FixedWeb Fixes
  • Broken game links now correctly redirect to the 404 Error page.
  • Fixed an error on the Timeline page for users with zero completed games.
vBETA-7 21 Mar, 2026

Social Features & Mobile Sync

Added likes and comments on reviews, custom list management on mobile, image sharing, and push notifications.

AddedSocial
  • Users can now Like and Comment on game reviews.
  • Added a Highlights Box on user profiles for stats like average time per game and top platforms.
  • Added a Platinum/100% completion stat card.
  • Implemented real-time Friend Notifications.
  • Added 'Game Stats for Community' on game detail pages.
AddedMobile App (Beta)
  • Custom Lists: Create, edit, and manage lists natively.
  • Added a unified game selection modal.
  • Sharing: Generate exportable images for Profiles, Games, Timelines, and Lists.
  • Integrated Firebase Push Notifications and Google Analytics.
  • The Support portal is now accessible within the app.
ImprovedAdmin Dashboard
  • Added new analytical charts.
  • Admins can now send custom push notifications to registered devices.
FixedBug Fixes
  • Fixed an unresponsive 'Follow' button on profiles.
  • Fixed Library filtering for synced external platforms.
  • Fixed an issue where all external games displayed as 'Pending'.
  • Fixed Steam and Xbox integrations failing to fetch achievement counts.
vBETA-6 14 Mar, 2026

Mobile Parity & Web Updates

Added core features to the mobile app, unified internal and external game tracking, and updated game URLs.

AddedMobile App (Beta)
  • Mobile app now supports Library, Playtime Rankings, and Playthrough History.
  • Added Following/Followers pages.
  • Added Custom Lists management.
  • Added 'Favorite Games' management.
  • Native URL and Image sharing implemented.
  • Added Firebase Push Notifications and Google Analytics.
ImprovedProfiles & Integrations
  • Unified Library: Internal entries and synced external games are now merged into a single view.
  • Profile game counts now include external games.
  • Profiles display PlayStation, Steam, and Xbox achievement progress.
  • External platform avatars are imported automatically when linking accounts.
  • Added 'Personal Ratings' and 'Library by Status' breakdowns to profiles.
ImprovedCatalog & Admin
  • Game URLs updated to use SEO-friendly slugs.
  • Updated sorting and curation for Trending, Latest Releases, and Coming Soon pages.
  • Adult/erotic games are now filtered out of the global catalog.
  • Updated the Admin Dashboard with new analytical charts.
FixedPerformance
  • Fixed a Blazor double-rendering cycle, improving page load performance.
  • Optimized data mapping between internal library entries and external platforms.
vBETA-5 07 Mar, 2026

Analytics & Catalog Filters

Added GA4 analytics, a cookie consent banner, and updated IGDB catalog filtering.

AddedAnalytics & Privacy
  • Integrated Google Analytics (GA4).
  • Added an LGPD/GDPR compliant Cookie Consent banner.
AddedMobile Apps
  • Initiated development for iOS and Android mobile apps.
  • Completed base UI for Home, Search, Explore, Profile, Game Details, and Reviews.
ImprovedCatalog & Support
  • Updated IGDB filtering to display only main games, remakes, and remasters.
  • Support Tickets can now be managed by Community Moderators.
FixedFixes
  • Fixed an issue where Playthrough completion dates reset to today upon saving.
  • Resolved input lag in Profile and General text fields.
vBETA-4 28 Feb, 2026

External Integrations & UI Updates

Added Steam and Xbox account syncing, new discovery pages, and various UI fixes.

AddedIntegrations
  • Added Steam and Xbox account syncing for playtime and completions.
  • Added Linked Accounts cards to user profiles.
  • External platform tracking cards added to Game Details pages.
AddedDiscovery
  • Added discovery pages: Recently Trending, Latest Releases, Coming Soon, and Games by Platform.
  • Added search by Genres and Game Modes.
  • Added a 'Most Anticipated' section to the homepage.
AddedAdmin & Support
  • Added email notifications for Support Ticket updates.
  • Added a Waitlist Management dashboard.
ImprovedLibrary
  • Added platform filtering to the Library.
  • Library counters now load instantly.
  • Custom Lists: Added reorganize options, direct removal, and deletion prompts.
  • Increased the number of 'Similar Games' displayed.
ImprovedUI Updates
  • Updated the 404 and 500 error pages.
  • Updated the Server Reconnection UI.
  • Clicking 'Hours Played' now redirects to the Playtime Ranking page.
  • Playtime filters update dynamically based on Internal or Synced selections.
  • Capped Display Name and Username at 20 characters.
  • Renamed 'New Releases' to 'Latest Releases'.
FixedFixes
  • Games without completion dates no longer appear on the Timeline.
  • Fixed Timeline layout issues on mobile.
  • Added an image export feature for the Timeline.
  • Fixed Game Details mobile layout overlapping.
  • Fixed the Global Search modal layout on mobile.
  • Fixed Search Modal input lag and expanded results limit.
  • Fixed manual date entry bugs for Playthroughs.
  • Optimized external crawler to prevent redundant calls.
  • Fixed duplicate validation messages on Login.
  • Fixed broken URLs on the Admin External Games dashboard.
vBETA-3 21 Feb, 2026

Platform Integrations

Added PlayStation Network (PSN) syncing and a built-in support ticketing system.

AddedExternal Platforms
  • Added PlayStation Network (PSN) linking.
  • Linked PSN accounts automatically sync playtime and Platinum trophies.
  • PSN games appear in the Library and count towards 'Hours Played'.
AddedSupport
  • Added a built-in Support ticketing system.
  • Added a chat interface for open tickets.
AddedExplore
  • Added an 'Explore Games' page with infinite scrolling.
  • Added 'Similar Games', 'Played by Community', and 'Where to Buy' sections to Game Details.
AddedSystem
  • Added Changelog, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy pages.
  • Added PT-BR and EN language switching.
  • Implemented Open Graph meta tags for link previews.
Improved
  • Changing a username now terminates the active session.
  • Updated the Admin Dashboard and Waitlist page.
  • Library and Timeline preserve active filters via URL.
Fixed
  • Fixed Outlook email delivery issues.
  • Fixed the Profile sticky header.
  • Fixed Library grid duplication during infinite scrolling.
vBETA-2 18 Feb, 2026

Admin Tools & Hotfixes

Added internal admin pages and fixed 2FA login issues.

Added
  • Created internal Admin management pages.
Fixed
  • Fixed an issue where logging in with 2FA failed.
vBETA-1 16 Feb, 2026

Initial Beta Release

First public beta release of RomCrate.