SoftWeir
softweir.bsky.social
SoftWeir
@softweir.bsky.social
Making game and app development easier.
Developers of Open Dev Kit
(https://opendevkit.com) and 001 Game Creator
(https://001gamecreator.com)
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Our latest beta for #001GameCreator is now live on Patreon! This update corrected a typo regarding the Java SE Development Kit version (now correctly asking for JDK 17), fixes table data loss in saved games, and resolves issues with Android Bundle (.aab) builds using Gradle 8.1+
October 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Autumn is here and so is a fresh update for #001GameCreator! This one brings smoother map scrolling, big resource editor stability improvements, and a new "Epic for Windows" build option.

Celebrate the season with 75% off the engine and 20% off all DLCs until Oct 20!
September 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Our latest beta for #001GameCreator is now live on Patreon! This update brings huge stability boosts to the resource editors, fixes large map scrolling, improves actor acceleration, and adds the new "Epic for Windows" build option with unified Steam/Epic achievement events!
September 19, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Our wonderful community’s been sharing some pretty amazing stuff lately, check it out and get inspired!
September 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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It’s been 20 years since #001GameCreator first launched back in 2005, and to celebrate we're doing a huge sale! Until September 5th, you can get 75% off the main engine and 20% off all DLCs.

Perfect time to expand your #gamedev toolkit and create something amazing!
August 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Our new online documentation is live, along with a fresh #OpenDevKit update!

This update also brings dictionary structures, JSON conversion functions, and huge upgrades to our OpenAI integration including custom models, service tiers, and structured outputs.
August 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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We'd like to announce to everyone that #001GameCreator has now officially arrived at the #EpicGames Store! To celebrate, we're launching with 40% off the engine & 25% off all DLCs!

This is a big step for us, and we’re excited to welcome more creators into our #gamedev community.
August 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Embrace the coolness of #gamedevelopment during this #SummerSale with the even cooler discounts! Grab #001GameCreator for 75% off and its DLCs for 20% off today.
June 26, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Our wonderful community’s been sharing some pretty amazing stuff lately, check it out and get inspired!
June 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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We're getting ready for #summer with a hot(fix) to #001GameCreator! The new version upgrades the Steam SDK version while also updating the local documentation to the latest version, now covering our latest DLC, the Step Dungeon Maze Kit!
June 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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A new hotfix version of #001GameCreator is now live, fixing a few issues that popped up in the latest version.

We hope that all our #gamedev mothers had a wonderful Mother’s Day last weekend. Happy belated Mother’s Day from all of us at SoftWeir!
May 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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May is finally here, and so is the new version of #001GameCreator! With enhanced visuals thanks to new alpha-layered tiles, critical scripting fixes, better mobile input support, and more... it’s a great time to jump back in. And yes, it’s also on a great sale until May 22nd!
May 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The next #OpenDevKit Beta update is here, and it’s a huge one!

This version brings full #VR controller support, a brand-new VR demo, smoother object movement tools, improved keybind/input logic & updated OpenAI models! Tons of fixes and improvements across the board too.

youtu.be/DcSzu7xwuk8
Open Dev Kit VR Demo Teaser
YouTube video by Open Dev Kit
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Our latest beta for #001GameCreator is now available on our Patreon, and it's the final step before the next public version launches! Includes scripting fixes like proper collision triggering when setting actor direction, fixed Arctangent values, and more polish across the board!
April 29, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Our wonderful community’s been sharing some pretty amazing stuff lately, and we’re almost ready to drop our next #001GameCreator update!
April 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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To celebrate the arrival of Spring, we're offering some sweet deals on #001GameCreator plus all our DLCs! From now until April 3rd, you can get 75% off the main engine, and 20% off DLCs. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to take your game design skills to the next level!
March 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Our latest beta for #001GameCreator is available on our #Patreon right now! Featuring fixes and quality of life changes, such as a more streamlined experience when doing builds for Android devices, projectiles now stopping on non-solid actors and so much more!
March 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Fresh out the oven, #OpenDevKit just got a massive update with tons of fixes and improvements! Better stability, enhanced physics, #VR upgrades, 3D rendering fixes & brand-new tools for navigation and organization. Plus, two new demos: 3D Platformer & 2D/3D Space Shooter!
February 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Support local products and #BuyCanadian by choosing homegrown #gamedevelopment tools! Developed in Canada, #OpenDevKit enables you to bring your dream projects to life. It also just received a huge update packed with improvements, making it an even better choice for developers.
February 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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Support local products and #BuyCanadian by choosing homegrown #gamedevelopment tools! Developed in Canada, #001GameCreator enables you to bring your game ideas to life. Plus, we're currently running a sweet sale of up to 75% off until February 18th.
February 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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Love is in the air... and so are our amazing discounts! From today to February 18th, celebrate #Valentine's day with 75% off #001GameCreator and 25% off all DLCs! Whether you're making heartfelt stories or action-packed adventures, now’s the perfect time to get creative.
February 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Our latest beta for #001GameCreator is available on our #Patreon right now! Featuring many great fixes along with better overall stability, improved alpha tile layering and fixed 3D rendering compatibility on Android devices.
January 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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The new Space Shooter demo for #OpenDevKit is live for our Patreon members! Inspired by #001GameCreator's classic demo, this upgraded version brings 2D & 3D gameplay, smoother mechanics, and stunning Effekseer particle effects. Perfect as a starting point for creating your own!
January 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
2024 was an absolutely phenomenal year for #001GameCreator, our amazing community and especially #OpenDevKit! As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to share our biggest milestones and proudest moments in our annual year-in-review:
001gamecreator.com/news/2025-01...
001 Game Creator | 001 Game Creator – End of Year Review, Happy New Year! 🎉
MAKE GAMES. NO CODING. Step into game design with 001 Game Creator! No royalties, no income limits and no distribution fees!
001gamecreator.com
January 2, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Get geared up these holidays by getting #001GameCreator and its DLCs for up to 80% off until Jan 2nd! Grab our physical #GameDev ready Video Game Design Workbook too for 10% off this season. Canadian buyers get GST/HST removed, adding an extra 5-15% off depending on province!
December 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM