Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017 -
The December 5, 2017, release of Geometry Dash Update 2.11 introduced key features such as Weekly Demons, the Community Shop, and iPhone X support to refine the user experience. The update also added new gauntlets and improved level management, notably beginning a seven-year wait for the subsequent 2.2 update. For more details, visit Geometry Dash Wiki.
C. Level Rating Threshold Adjustment The criteria for levels to receive a star rating were adjusted. Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017
Let’s break down what made the 05.12.2017 update so memorable. The December 5, 2017, release of Geometry Dash Update 2
4. Editor Quality of Life (The "Group Parent" Fix)
For level creators, the update was a godsend. The "Group Parent" function (allowing you to move multiple grouped objects simultaneously in the editor) was previously bugged—it would ungroup if you rotated the selection. The game’s main menu received a fresh background
New Icons & Effects: Added numerous community-designed icons and a new "trail" effect for the player.
2. The "New Dawn" Title Screen & Menu Overhaul
- The game’s main menu received a fresh background titled "New Dawn" (drawn by artist Davi Vasc), replacing the older "Power Trip" background.
- Menu navigation became slightly smoother, with subtle transitions and button repositioning.
The "deep story" lies in the unintentional weight of this specific date: The Seven-Year Wait:
The Context: The Post-2.1 Drought
To understand the significance of May 12, 2017, you have to understand the state of Geometry Dash at the time. Update 2.1—the legendary "Forward" update—had launched back in January 2017. It was a massive release, introducing the Spider form, the Cha-Cha slide physics, the dreaded "Orb" chains, and the gauntlet system.