Devlog

Every Daily Grapple release, newest first: 80 versions so far. The latest is version 0.40.1. The same notes are in the game, under Changelog.

Monday, October 5, 2026

Version 0.40.1

• Improved menus: one place for each thing
• Improved names to match the tabs

Version 0.40.0

• Improved the settings: clearer words
• Added separate switches for ghosts

Version 0.39.3

• Fixed deleted maps left in the gallery
• Added new versions of uploaded maps

Sunday, October 4, 2026

Version 0.39.2

• Added the map gallery

Version 0.39.1

• Renamed SHARE to UPLOAD for new maps
• Added Discord linking to upload maps
• Added player recovery with Discord

Version 0.39.0

• Added player maps to rooms

Friday, October 2, 2026

Version 0.38.9

• Added SHARE ON DISCORD after a run
• Added SHARE to Endless and shared maps

Version 0.38.8

• Added updrafts to the editor
• Added crumbling ledges to the editor

Version 0.38.7

• Added the game to Newgrounds

Version 0.38.6

• Added portals to the editor

Version 0.38.5

• Improved the editor: pieces as icons
• Added ERASE to the editor

Version 0.38.4

• Added moving saws to the editor
• Fixed editor keys changing the volume

Version 0.38.3

• Added pads and springs to the editor

Version 0.38.2

• Added ziplines to the map editor

Version 0.38.1

• Added NEW CHAT and closing chat tabs
• Added CHAT on a friend's board row
• Fixed ADD AS FRIEND adding someone else
• Improved the HEADSET look

Version 0.38.0

• Added the Supporter Pack in SUPPORT
• Added a heart by supporters' names
• Added GOLD, RUBY, STARS and HEARTS

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Version 0.37.2

• Added SHARE for your cleared maps
• Added PLAY A CODE in MAPS
• Added medals on shared maps

Version 0.37.1

• Changed EVENTS, SEASON, HISTORY to EXTRA
• Fixed typing a space in names

Version 0.37.0

• Added MAPS: make your own maps
• Added TEST to play and clear a map

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Version 0.36.1

• Improved menus: faster server answers
• Improved friends: changes show at once

Version 0.36.0

• Added a HEADSET look for Discord
• Added Discord names in blue on boards
• Added post a #1 or podium on Reddit
• Added SAVE A CLIP of your run
• Improved Reddit posts: watch the run

Version 0.35.2

• Added real friends: requests to accept
• Added chat with friends, even offline
• Improved leaderboards: instant pages
• Fixed long chat lines being cut off
• Fixed button text going past the edge

Version 0.35.1

• Improved phone controls: one move pad
• Improved leaderboards: fast page turns
• Added: click a name to add a friend
• Fixed holding delete in chat and names

Version 0.35.0

• Added ENDLESS: new maps, one clock
• Added ENDLESS to the menu, by WEEKLY
• Added ENDLESS MODE after today's map
• Added a weekly ENDLESS leaderboard

Version 0.34.1

• Privacy page: visit statistics

Version 0.34.0

• Added SPECIAL HOOKS: 5 short maps
• Added how the amber hook works
• Improved TRAINING: special hooks button

Version 0.33.0

• Added a welcome card for new players
• Improved: the easy map says it is easy
• Changed SKIP TUTORIAL to the main menu

Version 0.32.0

• Improved the tutorial: 3 maps, no popup
• Added NEXT MAP after every daily map
• Added gold, silver and bronze times
• Added a first real map after training

Monday, September 28, 2026

Version 0.31.0

• Added anonymous step counts (no names)
• Fixed Poki not counting the tutorial

Version 0.30.0

• Added MORE TO PLAY after a run
• Improved: weekly, rooms and old maps

Version 0.29.0

• Added a short tutorial for new players
• Added 4 tiny levels, one move each
• Changed your look to open after a run

Version 0.28.1

• Added playing with the phone upright

Version 0.28.0

• Added new maps for new days
• Improved maps: fewer hooks, more flying
• Added climbs, drops and turns
• Added split routes: pick your way

Version 0.27.0

• Added ziplines (instead of rail hooks)
• Added a zipline lesson to training

Version 0.26.0

• Improved boost pad and spring look

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Version 0.25.0

• Added EXTRA screen (was MENU)
• Added challenge a friend after a run
• Added make a room and invite friends
• Improved sharing on phones

Version 0.24.0

• Added screens along the top: Q and E
• Improved: rooms, events, friends easy
• Added arrows to switch screens on phones

Version 0.23.0

• Added rail hooks that slide
• Added RAIL to the hook guide

Version 0.22.0

• Added angled springs
• Added a spring to the training

Version 0.21.0

• Added boost pads
• Added a boost pad to the training

Version 0.20.1

• Fixed speed piling up from spam grabs

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Version 0.20.0

• Added a training course
• Added TRAINING to the menu (P)
• Improved: new players get offered it

Version 0.19.1

• Added Mouse, Keyboard, Arrows schemes
• Improved: right click grabs by default
• Fixed controls not showing the mouse
• Fixed binding grab back to left click

Version 0.19.0

• Added a daily controls card
• Added a Space-grabs control scheme
• Added mouse buttons to key bindings
• Fixed your look in shared replays
• Improved menu speed

Friday, September 25, 2026

Version 0.18.0

• Added chat: global, rooms and friends
• Added a setting to turn chat off

Version 0.17.3

• Fixed share links showing your best run
• Improved Discord posts for new versions

Version 0.17.2

• Improved the timer: starts on first move

Version 0.17.1

• Improved the menu: all open from day one

Version 0.17.0

• Added tracking of new players by video

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Version 0.16.1

• Added a Poki version
• Added a filter for rude player names

Version 0.16.0

• Added events: championships with prizes
• Added points per map for event standings

Version 0.15.0

• Added room lobbies with up to 8 players
• Added rooms with 1 to 10 maps
• Added quick match for public rooms

Version 0.14.0

• Added Discord account linking
• Added champion roles on Discord

Version 0.13.2

• Added a link to our Discord server

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Version 0.13.1

• Added a CrazyGames version

Version 0.13.0

• Added a big PLAY button
• Added buttons to every screen
• Improved menus with less text
• Moved practice into History

Version 0.12.2

• Added posting runs to r/DailyGrapple
• Improved button text alignment

Version 0.12.1

• Added a link to r/DailyGrapple
• Added subreddit icon to the menu
• Added subreddit icon to sharing

Version 0.12.0

• Added clickable buttons
• Added notices for new menu options
• Added weekly championship countdown
• Improved the menu layout

Version 0.11.4

• Added result sharing
• Added result copy to clipboard
• Added replay links for best runs

Version 0.11.3

• Fixed rapid grapple inputs
• Fixed re-grabbing released hooks
• Improved fast click detection

Version 0.11.2

• Added active hook grabbing
• Aimed hooks still take priority
• Unified grapple input behaviour

Version 0.11.1

• Added keyboard grappling
• Added configurable grapple key

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Version 0.11.0

• Added player accounts
• Added cross-browser progress
• Added email code sign-in

Version 0.10.0

• Added progressive menu options
• Simplified the menu for new players

Version 0.9.0

• Added ghost bots
• Ghost bots do not affect rankings
• Added a setting to disable bots

Version 0.8.0

• Added character customization
• Added 12 character colours
• Added 8 character faces

Version 0.7.0

• Added Spanish language support
• Added language settings

Version 0.6.3

• Reduced sound effect volume
• Improved volume scaling

Version 0.6.2

• Moved fullscreen to the mobile menu
• Adjusted mobile button positions

Version 0.6.1

• Added a mobile grapple button
• Added active hook highlighting

Version 0.6.0

• Added mobile and tablet support
• Added grapple aim assist
• Added online player count
• Added creator badge
• Added in-game changelog
• Fixed leaderboard row selection

Version 0.5.3

• Fixed names across leaderboards

Version 0.5.2

• Added game support page
• Added privacy policy

Monday, September 21, 2026

Version 0.5.1

• Added spiked beams
• Added walls and flying saws
• Added one-way portals
• Updated the main menu

Version 0.5.0

• Added updrafts
• Added piston saws
• Added cracked ledges
• Added daily themes
• Added weekly championships
• Added monthly seasons
• Added configurable controls
• Added music and sound effects

Version 0.4.0

• Added vertical course sections
• Added sling and reel hooks
• Added challenge rooms
• Added replay sharing
• Added friends and friend codes
• Added pause menu

Version 0.3.0

• Added personal best ghosts
• Added leaderboard ghosts
• Added live player ghosts
• Added replay score validation

Version 0.2.0

• Added multi-screen courses
• Added portals
• Added bounce pads
• Added saws and lava
• Added daily history
• Added practice for previous days

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Version 0.1.0

• Added the first daily course
• Added the daily leaderboard

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