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Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ninjutsugames.com/game-creator-2/state-machine-2/changelog.md). # Releases ## 2.6.19 (20th December 2025) #### Fixed * Compatibility with Unity 6.2 and earlier versions ## 2.6.18 (17th December 2025) #### New * Main Toolbar Button - Quick access button in Unity's main toolbar to open State Machine assets #### Fixed * "Couldn't find node with id" error when creating nodes via drag-and-drop * Variable list corruption when adding/removing variables from the blackboard * Graph window freezing when making frequent changes * Memory cleanup issues when disposing nodes * Serialization warnings for port classes when using \[SerializeReference] * Play mode node views not updating correctly after domain reload #### Enhanced * Updated documentation * Graph updates are now significantly faster and more responsive * Improved variable synchronization between the blackboard and runner inspector * Better testability support with new runner factory pattern * Internal architecture improvements for future extensibility * Added support for Unity 6.3 (6000.3.1f1+) ## 2.6.17 (5th October 2025) * Support for Unity 6000.0.58+ (Added Pointer events) ## 2.6.16 (2nd August 2025) #### New * Play Button in Node Inspector - Test individual nodes directly from the editor during play mode * Run State Machine Node Instruction - New Visual Scripting instruction to execute specific nodes with parameters * Loop List with Nodes Instruction - New Visual Scripting instruction to loop a list with an specific state machine node * State Machine Runner Instances System - Centralized tracking and access to active state machine runners * Auto-Instantiate Feature - Configure state machines to automatically start at game startup in Settings * Node Search Functionality - New search system with filtering * Global Search Node - Find and navigate to specific nodes across graphs * Dynamic Transition Lists - Node inspector lists that update when edges are added/removed * Open State Machine Asset Button - Direct access to all existing state machine assets * Stats Module Properties - Property support for state machine variables integration * Melee Module Properties - Property support for state machine variables integration * Shooter Module Properties - Property support for state machine variables integration * Inventory Module Properties - Property support for state machine variables integration * Quest Module Properties - Property support for state machine variables integration #### Enhanced * Improved Minimap - Persistent minimap state #### Fixed * Variable Duplication and Conflicts - Prevented duplicate variables and conflicts during operations * Node Runner Self Reference - Corrected self reference handling in run runner node instructions * Duplicate Connections - Resolved duplicate edge connection creation issues * Network Settings - Corrected network settings for sub state machine nodes * Runtime Node Issues - Resolved nodes being incorrectly disabled at runtime * Zoom Issues - Prevented unwanted zoom when using mouse wheel in blackboard and node inspectors * Memory Leaks - Eliminated various memory leaks in graph view and node management ## 2.5.15 (29th December 2024) * Reduced editor cache memory allocations * Improved editor load graph performance * Added support for sub state machine variables * Added new instruction to loop lists using a state machine node * Added Melee state machine values * Added an option to disable the State Machine database. This is useful when using Addressables and you want to prevent all State Machine assets from being included in the build. * Improved fields alignment on expanded nodes inspector * Fixed an issue where the node selection context menu did not appear for expanded nodes * Fixed an issue where Target and Self were not returning the appropriate objects * Fixed issues with network settings not showing up * Fixed an issue where certain nodes were incorrectly marked as deactivated * Fixed issues where variables were duplicated or removed in certain cases * Prevent mouse events from propagating when interacting with nodes or blackboard * Added “State Machine Runner” option to the Create menu * Overall performance improvements * Updated examples ## 2.4.14 (18th October 2024) * Unity 6 support * Game Creator 2.17.51 support * Added version manager in settings * Prevent errors when SM graph window is open while a build is being made * Added null check to prevent nodes running when runner is destroyed {% hint style="info" %} Updated the version convention to what it should have been from the start, as this is the second version. {% endhint %} ## 2.3.13 (11th October 2024) * Persist single expanded nodes state * Allow duplicate runners with embedded graphs within the scene * Prevent errors when converting state machine runners to prefabs * Added info message for embedded graphs indicating prefabs are still not supported * Updated button states when runners are prefabs or have empty State Machines * Expand icon not showing after reload or restart * Reload open nodes when exit play mode to fix icon disapearing * Fixed an issue where nodes won’t stay expanded when reloading the project * Fixed null errors in State Machine Runner ## 2.3.12 (1st October 2024) * Addressed performance issues * Refactored toolbar * Added an option in toolbar to expand or collapse all nodes * Added an option in State Machine settings to disable node inspector * Disabled auto selection * Fixed a null reference error in Run State Node instructions (Thank you Sinyiik) ## 2.3.11 (26th September 2024) {% hint style="warning" %} In order to upgrade, be sure to backup your project(s) first and uninstall any previous version. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **State Machine core is no longer a GC install package, so make sure to uninstall the previous version before installing this one.** {% endhint %} * **New** *Embedded graphs* in State Machine Runners which allows to use scene references directly * **New** options to open multiple State Machine windows at the same time * **New** collapsable controls in nodes allowing to edit nodes without leaving the graph * Added new Exit node * Added new Relay node for organization purposes only * State Machine node has output port which works with the exit node within the Sub State Machine * Added new auto rename nodes feature (Nodes will be auto renamed to their current trigger event name, or first action if they don't have custom name) * Moved triggers documentation to an info button in the header of the inspector * Refreshed inspector visuals * Changed colors of Trigger, Condition and Start nodes * Increased minimum window size of State Machine graph * Compatibility with latest Game Creator 2.16.50 * Added State Machine uninstaller * Added help url to State Machine Runner component * Added empty view when State Machine graph is empty * Auto update active SM graph when selecting new asset in runner * Cached input and output nodes for improved performance * Updated lock and disabled icon views * **Fixed** an issue where `Self` and `Target` wasn't being passed correctly through nodes * **Fixed** issues when synching variables from the runner and the State Machine Asset * **Fixed** a race condition where some times triggers would register and trigger more than once * **Fixed** issues with Photon Module integrations and uptated the demo package * **Fixed** an issue where it wasn't possible to rename nodes in Unity 6 * **Fixed** some issues with live debugging * **Fixed** issues with misaligned lables in State Machine instructions and properties * **Fixed** right click error on node connections * A lot of code cleanups and improvements ## 2.2.10 (21st Nov 2023) {% hint style="warning" %} Due to latest GC updates this version breaks compatibility with the previous versions. In order to upgrade, be sure to backup your project(s) first and uninstall any previous version. {% endhint %} * Compatibility with latest Game Creator 2 version 2.13.45 * Fixed an issue where after state machine selection it wouldn’t refresh list of available variables ## 2.2.9 (13th June 2023) * Upgraded to Unity 2022.3 LTS * Fixed issues with latest GC 2 update * Updated State Machine variables system to match GC2's update * Disabled game object or runner component will now prevent state machines to keep running ## **2.2.8 (19th May 2023)** * Nodes will no longer lose their icon * Fixed enable / disable nodes in graph * Allow all node types to be picked * Fixed an error when using Node Conditions in some cases * Fixed title formatting on StateMachine Asset instructions * Add new State Machine settings tab ## **2.2.7 (27th April 2023)** * Fixed an issue with the Photon extension ## 2.2.6 (11st April 2023) #### New * Added new basic AI demo * Added support for LocalVariables List only certain types are supported * Added support for Quest variables * Added support for Inventory variables * Added new Run Node instruction for State Machine Asset * Added new Stop, Enable, Disable instructions * Added new Running and Enabled conditions * Added new WebGL demo * Allow copy & paste from different projects and Unity versions * Is now allowed to pick trigger, sub state machine and start nodes #### Fixes * Preven copy & paste of Start Nodes * Disabled re-order variables in Blackboard window to prevent UI issues. * Fixed an issue making difficult to rename a trigger node ## **2.1.5** (26th March 2023) * Fix for setters not allowing to change State Machine asset target ## 2.1.4 (26th March 2023) * New: Added new demos to show how to use State Machine and State Machine Runner variables * New: Tweaked the title of the StateMachine and added label with the path to make it easier to see what StateMachine asset is being edited * Fix: Fixed issues with setting and getting SM and Runner variables * Fix: Fixed bug with Groups and undo * Fix: Fixed an issue where state machine fields where resetting after selecting the node preventing it from setting a different state machine asset ## 2.1.3 * FIX: Last GameCreator 2 version had some breaking changes, make sure to grab this update. ## 2.1.2 * New: Add documentation description for Trigger nodes that will show up in the node inspector * New: Select All short cut. CTRL + A / CMD + A * Fix: Some minor code cleanups and improvements ## 2.1.1 * FIX: Addressed few installation warnings and errors ## 2.1.0 (22th March 2023) * NEW: Photon 2 integration * NEW: Added new photon demo example package (Requires Photon Module 2) * NEW: Added new instruction to run specific nodes from a runner * NEW: Improved live debug visualization * NEW: Added a title at the top right corner to show which State Machine is open * FIX: Fix null reference when Trigger node updates * FIX: Some set properties had wrong icons * Some other minor internal improvements and tweaks ## 2**.0.2 (20th March 2023)** * Fixed an issue preventing new State Machines from being opened outside the examples folder * Fixed an error trying to access a non existent Method * Re-organized packages folder structure ## **2.0.1 (20th March 2023)** * Compile error fix ## 2.0.0 (19th March 2023) * First release. * Keep in mind this is a beta version, if there is any issues or missing feature please don't hesitate to contact me through my email or discord server.