For a community that waited seven agonizing years for the revolutionary Update 2.2, the promise of Update 2.21 is keeping the momentum alive. Pitched primarily as a massive "clean-up" update, 2.21 is designed to introduce the high-profile features that were delayed from 2.2's final build to avoid further pushing back its release.

Update 2.21 is expected to be the "largest minor update" in the game's history, focusing on social and competitive expansion: A new way to navigate levels with themed areas and secrets. Versus Mode: The long-awaited multiplayer component. Explorers: A brand-new main level featuring music by Hinkik. The Tower Floor 2: Continued progression in the platformer mode. Event Levels: Rotating challenges for the community. A Brief History of Waiting

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To understand the timing, it's crucial to first understand what Update 2.21 actually is. It's best described as the first major "minor" update following the massive 2.2 overhaul. It is designed primarily to be a delivery vehicle for features that were originally intended for Update 2.2 but were cut before launch due to time constraints. As developer Robert "RobTop" Topala himself elaborated in October 2023, 2.21 will be .