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Version: 2026.0.294 🚧

Release Notes

Welcome​

The documentation seen here is designed to be a guide to get you up and running successfully and quickly with the Skillz SDK. This version brings with it many updates and improvements designed to improve the experience for you and your players. Please take some time to review what has been released and look to implement these enhancements in a future build.

Starting with version 2024.x, Skillz has updated the SDK naming convention to yearly semantic versioning (i.e. {MAJOR}.{MINOR}.{PATCH}). The major version will reflect the current year of release. Any subsequent native update will be released as a minor version. Any OTA update to the SDK will be released as a patch.

Version 2026.0.294 supports Xcode 26 and Unity 2021/2022 LTS. Minimum iOS version supported is 14. Android minSdkVersion is 24, targetSdkVersion is 34, and compileSdkVersion is 34. See Getting Started for more information on technical requirements for this release.

What's New in Version 2026.0.294​

This release focuses on stability, push notification reliability, and better SDK diagnostics.

Improvements​

  • SDK Health Monitoring

    Added diagnostics events across SDK initialization and key flows, including Unity integrations, so issues can be detected and resolved faster.

  • Push Notification Reporting

    Notification receipt events now include additional context (game, SDK version, and environment) for more accurate delivery tracking.

  • Settings Storage

    SDK settings now use the platform's standard on-device storage, improving how preferences are saved and restored between sessions.

Bug Fixes​

  • Fixed issues that could cause players to have trouble logging out.
  • Fixed several crashes to improve overall stability.
  • Fixed a display issue that could occur when the game returned from the background.
  • Fixed an issue affecting Unity project exports.
  • Fixed an issue that could affect push notification handling.
  • Fixed an issue where games transferred between developer accounts could use an incorrect group identifier.

Upgrading​

No breaking changes are expected in this release. We recommend all developers update to 2026.0.294.

New Features in Major Version 2026​

  • iOS 26 Compatibility Support

    Added full compatibility support for iOS 26, ensuring stability, performance, and seamless user experience across the latest Apple devices and OS updates.

  • Enhanced Sound & Haptics Library

    Improved audio playback and haptic feedback handling for a more responsive and immersive gameplay experience across supported devices.

  • CleverTap CRM Integration Enhancements

    Added support for:

    • Rich Push Notifications (Rich PNs)
    • Advanced Event Tracking
    • Funnel Tracking & User Journey Analytics

    enabling improved engagement, retention analysis, and CRM capabilities.

  • Revamped Analytics Library

    Introduced a more scalable and extensible analytics framework with improved event tracking reliability, better observability, and simplified integration for future features.

  • Rive Animation Support

    Introduced native support for Rive animations, enabling lightweight, high-performance, and interactive motion experiences within the SDK.

  • Upgraded Third-Party SDK Dependencies

    Updated multiple external SDKs and libraries to their latest supported versions for better compatibility, security, and long-term maintainability.

  • Major Stability & Bug Fixes

    Addressed multiple critical and high-impact issues across the SDK to improve overall reliability, crash reduction, and runtime performance.

  • Performance & Maintainability Improvements

    Internal architectural refinements and dependency cleanups to support faster future development and easier long-term maintenance.

Known Issues​

  • Unity Android Gradle Build Failed: This version of the SDK requires Gradle 7.4+ when Unity is bundled with 6.1.1
  • Missing Xcode workspace file
  • Android incremental build
    • Please use clean build for Android if incremental build fails

Use this for your store description​

Challenge people around the world with Skillz®, a competition platform complete with leaderboards, trophies, physical or virtual prizes, and an amazing loyalty program that rewards you for playing!

What's new for your store description​

  • Bug fixes and improved stability