Changelog

Lists, Quizzes & Profile Stats

• Lists tab restored with list detail, comments (report/block/delete), deep links, and Add to List bottom sheet
• Grid/list layout with default persistence; ranked lists with per-entry notes and collapsible sections
• Comments toggle and moderation, NSFW content lock, and list reporting
• Catalog (renamed from Search) and new Quizzes tab with preview cards (Guess the Game, Series Challenge, etc.) and streak display
• Profile Stats: library breakdown, completion tracking, release-year chart, and activity from profile
• TOS/Privacy consent gate for re-acceptance; dev/preview/prod app variants with variant-aware splash and build menu
• Search: automatic retry with exponential backoff and manual retry; list search via Elasticsearch with enriched detail
• Cache-first facet loading for faster filter setup; scroll track and status bar driven on the UI thread (Reanimated)
• List card preview counts; post-auth navigation to correct tab home
• Full-screen onboarding with card stack hero, color grouping animation, and "View Onboarding" in settings
• Game detail header in-page with actions in header menu and share after title
• Custom stacked toasts with swipe-to-dismiss and optional icons
• Gallery Photos/Videos order and filter chips; list/game detail gradients and scroll-driven headers aligned with floor background
• Tapping outside an active note or section input now blurs and saves without blocking the field (editing lock instead of overlay)
• Scroll track shows correctly during scroll; list detail no longer refetches in a loop when returning to the tab
• Splash icon path fix

Videos Get Their Own Space

• Videos now live in a dedicated tab, making the gallery cleaner and easier to navigate
• Game notes got a major upgrade with sections, drag-and-drop, and voice transcription
• Game list drag-and-drop reordering lets you organize your collection by long-pressing items
• Voice transcription for game notes with save/discard controls
• Gallery refactored to separate image and video viewing logic for better maintainability
• Database backup and restore now available through API endpoints instead of platform-specific scripts
• Improved haptic feedback system with three intensity levels (Off, Standard, Enhanced)
• Enhanced game notes with collapsible sections, swipe-to-delete, and smoother animations
• Fixed Firebase initialization error on iOS that was causing app crashes
• Fixed game detail navigation bug where notes button didn't work after discovering a game

Firebase Auth & Avatar Customization

• Completely rebuilt authentication system with Firebase for smoother sign-in and better offline support
• Added avatar customization so you can personalize your profile with a full editor
• Click any genre, theme, or franchise in game details to instantly search for similar games
• Link and unlink authentication providers (Google, Apple, Email) from your account settings
• Access Privacy Policy and Terms of Service directly from the Settings screen
• Improved initial app boot handling to prevent navigation issues on first launch
• Replaced sign-in screen with a modern modal flow that guides you through authentication steps
• Tap an active tab button to instantly return to that tab's home screen
• Fixed issue where games couldn't be added immediately after signing in
• Fixed initial boot navigation that could cause duplicate screens or loading issues

Steam Integration & Enhanced Sharing

• Share your favorite games with friends using the new native share button
• Link your Steam account to import games and sync your library
• Open game links directly in the app from web browsers with deep linking
• Mark notes as complete with a simple long-press gesture
• Migrate your local games to your account for cloud sync
• Discover games faster by clicking genres, themes, and franchises from game details
• Complete Steam integration with library sync, playtime tracking, and avatar syncing
• Enhanced search with context-based seeding and improved filter management
• Improved deep link processing with URL normalization and better state management
• Migrated to native stack navigators for better performance and smoother transitions

Enhanced Discovery & Streamlined Search Experience

• Clickable game metadata navigation - tap genres, themes, and franchises to discover similar games
• Comprehensive note-taking system with sections, drag-and-drop reordering, and optimistic updates
• Inline notes editing directly in the Personal Rating section
• Game modes & player perspectives filtering (single-player, multiplayer, co-op, first-person, third-person, etc.)
• Improved search experience with centralized filter management and better state handling
• More accurate game release dates showing when games first launched
• Enhanced welcome experience with smarter modal timing and helpful filter guidance
• Account deletion with deliberate confirmation process
• Global loading system with centralized loading state management
• Native stack navigation migration for improved performance

Enhanced Discovery & Smooth Navigation

• Added comprehensive themes filtering (Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, etc.)
• Implemented infinite scroll for seamless browsing
• Enhanced personal ratings filtering with intuitive range sliders
• Added scroll-to-top functionality for better navigation
• Improved loading animations and visual consistency
• Public lists access - browse public and unlisted lists without authentication using share tokens
• Custom activity indicator system with branded loading animations

Lists, Logins & Level-Ups

• Game Lists - build custom collections, drag games around, set covers, and share with friends
• One Login to Rule Them All - stay signed in on your device for a whole year
• Profiles with avatars, roles (Admin, Mod, Tester), and better account tools
• Themes & Filters - tag games by vibe, hide NSFW content if you want
• Vote It Up - upvote lists with flashy pill-style voting
• Way smoother animations with Reanimated v4
• Faster, more resilient login/auth system

Light Theme & Discover Similar Games

• New Light Theme - switch between light and dark modes with real-time updates
• Similar Games Discovery - find related games directly on game detail pages
• Enhanced Rating System - see rating counts to understand rating reliability
• Improved Visual Design - better spacing, colors, and overall polish
• Performance Boost - smoother animations and faster loading
• Reanimated Animation System - migrated to React Native Reanimated for smoother animations

Enhanced Navigation & Search Experience

• Completely redesigned navigation system with modern bottom tabs and improved user flow
• Added powerful search capabilities with Steam and IGDB popularity metrics
• Enhanced filter system with collapsible sections and improved gesture handling
• Configurable game status pill positioning for personalized experience
• Standardized UI components with consistent button interactions and visual design
• Improved app startup reliability with timeout handling to prevent hanging
• Migrated to React Native Reanimated for smooth UI-thread animations

First iOS Release & Enhanced Performance

• First iOS Release - NextQuest is now available on iOS devices
• Significantly improved game list performance with FlashList optimization
• Enhanced drag-and-drop functionality with better reordering and visual feedback
• Improved search experience with franchise name normalization
• Modernized UI components with consistent theming and better accessibility
• Fixed critical release date display issues and network state management
• Migrated from PanResponder to React Native Gesture Handler for smoother interactions

Enhanced Game Discovery & Smoother Experience

• Each Game Tab will have its own set of filter and sort options, independent of one another
• Learn how long each game would take to beat if you were to play it
• Enjoy filtering games by franchises when in the discovery tab
• Get automatic update notifications when new versions are available
• Game meta data for items in your library will automatically refresh after 30 days
• Decrease load time for game images, making the game item lists more smooth
• Select a platform or set the initial persona rating value while adding a game

Smarter Search, Popularity Picks, and Multi-Platform Support

• Smarter search with faster results, better ranking, and fewer false matches
• New popularity browsing to quickly discover trending games
• Multi-platform awareness so games show and filter correctly across platforms
• Cleaner filters with collapsible facets, generation dividers, and quick clears
• Smoother experience thanks to reduced jank, request cancellation, and rate limiting
• Elasticsearch revamp with single document per game with nested platforms
• API performance improvements with debounced inputs and request cancellation

Enhanced User Experience with Smart Tips & Advanced Filtering

• Smart Tips System - contextual tips that appear when you first use features
• Advanced Filtering - filter games by platform, genre, release year, and personal ratings
• Settings Modal - new in-app settings panel accessible from the game list menu
• Tip Management - control which tips you see and reset them anytime from settings
• Move Games - quickly move games to the top or bottom of your list with swipe gestures
• Enhanced Performance - optimized game list rendering and reduced unnecessary re-renders
• Better Data Management - improved database operations and priority sorting

Enhanced Game Tracking & Network Connectivity

• Added "Dropped" game status with coral-themed UI and status management
• Real-time offline detection with toast notifications and a smart banner
• Unified network architecture and improved error handling
• UI/UX polish across connectivity and game tracking features
• Centralized NetworkService for IGDB, RAWG, and Metacritic calls
• Global NetworkContext with smart detection of actual internet access
• Fixed rating display for completed games - now only shows ratings when they exist