Godot Weekly #41 May 3rd 2024

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GODOT NEWS

Godot 4.3 dev 6 is the last dev snapshot of this version before going beta. Introduces automatic checks for updates and some new changes TileMaps and PackedByteArrows

Godot 4.3 introduces Reverse Z which will improve depth buffer precision without affecting memory usage or performance. Bad news? Well, your custom shaders will need some tweaks, as it breaks compatibility.

MISCELLANEOUS

The evolution of the Godot game engine UI, from Godot 1.1 to Godot 4.2

PLUGINS

Collection of Godot android plugins for advanced integration with android devices

A straight-forward logging addon for Godot 4.x

PRO TIPS

How to ensure you never struggle with bugs again while making games in just 5 steps

How to properly customize the cursor in GodotEngine

TUTORIALS

How to navigate between scenes using triggers

How to use the AnimationTree in Godot 4.2+

How to rotate tilemap tiles using code

How to integrate Godot with a Rust-based ECS using Bevy

How to integrate and manage item data in an inventory system with resources in Godot 4 UI

How to use the print_rich function of GDScript to create custom errors

How to create an audio settings menu in Godot 4.3 with sliders

How to define custom resources in Godot 4/C# for creating your own data models

How to add a data saver or transfer across scenes, also known as singletons

How to master movement input code in your game by learning advanced techniques

How to add leaderboards in Godot 4.2 using Google Play Services

How to create a farming level design using the Godot Asset Pack from the Godot Asset Packs Store.

How to create a scaling UI menu in Godot 4.2 by understanding the difference between control nodes and container nodes

How to create weighted randomness in Godot 4

How to create pan, rotate, and zoom mechanics for an orthographic aerial camera in Godot 4 using C#.

How to create an RPG in Godot 4.2+, a step-by-step guide

How to implement displaying unit information, such as movement and attack ranges, on cursor hover in a Godot 4 Tactics RPG

How to make bones rotate towards a given target for AI in Godot for an RTS project.

How to create your own top-down colony management/strategy game like Rimworld using Godot 4

How to create an Android plugin to integrate Google Places API for Godot

How to check mouse input in GODOT 4

How to use signals across two different nodes in Rust and Godot 4

How to create player movement in Godot 4 for beginners

How to achieve clear sprites in Godot

How to override the main loop of Godot 4.2.2 in GDScript and CSharp without making any engine changes

The first Brackeys tutorial for Godot!

How to display Base64 image in TextureRect (mobile development)

How to build an AAA combat system in Godot

How to create a stateless interactive drawing in Godot 4 using SubViewport and ViewportTexture

How to easily insert 3D models or complete 3D scenes into the environment of a 2D game in Godot 4 using the SubViewport node