---
title: Changelog
description: Latest updates and improvements to Star AI Game Generator
url: https://buildwithstar.com/changelog
date_modified: 2026-03-24
---

# Changelog

Latest updates and improvements to Star.

## Smart Pricing
*2026-03-24*

- **Smart pricing is here** — simple operations cost less, your credits go further. You only pay for what you use.
- **Dollar credits** — your credits now show in dollars (e.g. $7.00) instead of abstract numbers. Generating a sprite or sound effect now costs just a few cents. Quick edits like changing colors or adding text start under $0.20.
- **All existing credits converted** at $0.70/credit. Your free credits get you dozens of assets and several game builds.
- **Subscription upgrades** — Creator gets $21/mo in credits, Pro gets $70/mo in credits with Opus access

## Comments, Reactions & Community
*2026-02-20*


## Asset Studio
*2026-02-06*

- **@mention assets** in chat and the AI knows exactly what you mean
- **Generate from references** — upload an image to get variations, animations, or new assets in the same style
- **Style presets** — save your look and apply it to every new asset with one click
- **Parallax backgrounds** with multi-layer scrolling preview

## Smarter AI, Better First Games
*2026-02-01*

- **Planning mode** — the AI asks clarifying questions before building, so your first generation nails what you want
- **Audio generation** — create custom sound effects and voice lines directly in the editor
- **Upload your own audio** — drag in sound files and the AI wires them into your game

## Make Money From Your Games
*2026-01-14*

- **Stardust** — add purchasable items to your games and earn real revenue
- **Creator & Pro subscriptions** for more credits, better models, and premium features
- **Credit packs** — one-time purchase if you don
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## Leaderboards & 3D Models
*2026-01-02*

- **Persistent leaderboards** — add high score tables to any game with one line of code
- **3D model support** — upload, view, and use GLB, FBX, and OBJ models in your games

## Star SDK is Open Source
*2026-03-15*


## Follow Creators & Get Notified
*2025-12-12*

- **Follow creators** and see their new games in your feed
- **Email notifications** when your games hit milestones, get comments, or gain followers

## Explore & Discover
*2025-12-01*


## Sound, 3D & More AI Models
*2025-11-01*

- **Built-in sound effects** — games now have audio out of the box
- **3D games** with Three.js — the AI can now build fully 3D experiences
- **Choose your AI model** — pick between Claude, Gemini, and more
- **Auto error detection** spots JavaScript errors and offers to fix them

## Sharper AI Images
*2025-10-15*

- **Better image generation** — upgraded model for dramatically better art quality at the same cost
- **Creator profiles** — every creator gets a public page with their game gallery and stats

## Weekly Leaderboards
*2025-10-10*

- **Weekly vs All-Time** — choose between this week
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## Game Publishing
*2025-09-22*

- **Launch button** — make any version of your game the official live version
- **Smart viewing** — creators see work-in-progress, everyone else sees the published version
- **Launch celebration** — confetti and easy share link when you publish

## AI That Talks to You
*2025-09-12*

- **Natural conversations** — the AI chats while working so you always know what
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## New AI Engine
*2025-09-11*

- **Rebuilt from scratch** — no more random mechanic replacements or silent feature breaking
- **Handles any game size** — AI explores your code intelligently instead of hitting limits

## Changelog launched
*2025-08-19*

- Added public /changelog