RPG MAKER MZ Plugin: Game Version Checker
Game Version Checker
Hello! Thank you very much for your interest in our plugin:
Game Version Checker.
Before we continue, we would like to remind you that all of our plugins work within the environment:
RPG Maker MZ ↔ PC Windows ↔ NWJS
If you use other platforms or devices, we cannot guarantee correct operation because unfortunately we have no way to test them. Please keep this in mind before proceeding.
Below you’ll find more details about what this plugin offers.
Plugin Overview
| Name of the plugin | Game Version Checker |
| Platform: | RPG Maker MZ |
| Available versions | Demo: No | Full: Yes |
| Sample project included? | No |
FULL-EXPERIENCE MODE
Plugin Details: Game Version Checker
With this plugin you can add a reliable system that automatically checks whether players are using the latest version of your game.
When the game starts, it quietly compares the current version with the latest one available online. If an update is found, it politely notifies the player and offers options to view what has changed or continue playing.
Features
- Automatic Version Check on Startup:
The plugin checks for updates as soon as the game launches. It compares your game’s current version against a link you provide, and shows a clear message if a newer version is available.
- Custom Update Notification:
When an update is detected, players see a friendly message such as “Update Available!” along with helpful options. You can fully customize the text, buttons, and links that appear.
- In-Game Changelog Viewer:
Players can view the list of changes from the new version directly inside the game. This keeps the players informed without needing to leave the game.
- Flexible Connection Settings:
You can choose whether the game requires an internet connection to start, or allows players to continue even if no connection is available. Retry settings help handle temporary internet issues smoothly.
Use Examples
- Keeping Players Up to Date:
For games that receive frequent updates, patches, or new content, the plugin gently reminds players when a newer version is ready. This ensures they don’t miss important bug fixes, balance changes, or new story chapters.
- Professional Release Management:
When releasing major updates or post-launch content, the version checker informs players of what’s new. Showing the changelog inside the game makes the update feel thoughtful and transparent.
- Supporting Long-Term Games:
In games that are updated over many months or years, this system helps maintain a good player experience by encouraging everyone to stay on the latest version, reducing support issues caused by outdated files.
- Allowing Offline Play with Awareness:
You can let players start the game without internet while still informing them that an update is available once they reconnect. This is ideal for players who prefer offline play but still want to know when improvements are ready.
Difficulty of use of this plugin:
This plugin must be considered as difficulty: Medium
Differences between the Versions
Demo versions are early builds of the plugin. They have fewer features and differ significantly from the full releases. However, they serve as examples: they allow you to quickly grasp what the plugin can do and often provide enough functionality for smaller projects.
Demo versions do not receive direct updates. As they are early editions, their contents have been improved and updated in the full versions. The demos are free to download on itch.io using the “Download Demo” button.
Full versions are the complete releases of the plugin. They include all features and receive ongoing feature updates and constant support. (Remember that support is always provided for the most recent version of the plugin.)
For more information about versions, updates, and support, please visit our support page:
If you have any questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you and help.
What is a FULL EXPERIENCE MODE plugin?
At Undermax we always want you to have the best experience, and we know that DEMO versions don't always showcase all the plugin's capabilities. Maybe you're unsure whether to buy the FULL version of the plugin. That's why, in some of our plugins, you can download and run a demonstration example of that plugin in its FULL version so you can try it in a closed and safe environment.
This lets you explore in greater detail those features and improvements that the DEMO version doesn't offer.
Keep in mind that the FULL EXPERIENCE MODE only lets you run the plugin in this project and it will not be compatible with other personal projects. This means you wouldn't have access to the original plugin file, which you would receive if you purchased the FULL version.
FULL EXPERIENCE MODE plugins are only compatible with PC devices running Windows, which is the environment we work with.
For more information on this topic, visit our website or contact us directly through our support page: https://undermax.online/undermax/support.html
Additional Information
All of our plugins are built to work with RPG Maker MZ in its vanilla state: Without other plugins installed. We strive for maximum compatibility, but not all plugins can be guaranteed to work together 100%. We encourage you to test combinations and contact us if you have questions so we can help ensure you have the best experience.
Our priority has always been, and will continue to be, providing innovative, easy-to-use plugins and helping your game reach the next level!
How to Get the Plugin
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Video & Sample Project
Most of our plugins come with an explanatory and demonstration video. These videos help you see how the plugin works before you buy. All videos are recorded using the full version of the plugin, so you can learn about its use, requirements, installation methods and configuration in more detail. It’s important to watch these videos so you can see the plugin in action.
Many plugins also come with a sample project. This not only provides you with the plugin file, but also an RPG Maker MZ project containing a simple example so you can see how it’s configured. Studying the demo will make it easier to implement the plugin in your own project. We encourage you to explore the demo to get the most out of the plugin!
Language & Documentation
Plugin language and documentation: all of our plugins are developed in English and include documentation to help you discover all of the additional features and options that might not be shown in the sample project or video. Be sure to read the documentation so you don’t miss anything.
Plugin Parameters & Arguments
Plugin parameters and arguments: most of our plugins include a description of each parameter and argument, making it easy to understand what each item means and what aspect of the plugin you are modifying.
Terms of Use & F.A.Q
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Let’s keep growing and creating more projects together!
Purchase
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Comments
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Hey Undermax. Me again.
I'm using an MMORPG plugin so players log in via an index.html / login.html webpages and bypass the 'RPG Main Menu' screen. Do you think this plugin will work?
A lot of my players need to clear the cache in order to get updates, and I'm trying to find a way to point that out rather than have them run into issues first. Cheers! Seph.
How’s it going? I understand your idea. And well, I really wouldn’t know what to tell you, it will depend a lot on how many things it replaces in the system you use. But we’d have to test it to be sure... I’ll propose something.
Let’s do it the other way around: contact me by Private Message (from my support page) and attach your email so I can send you a download link for the plugin so you can test it. If you see that it works correctly, let me know and then proceed to purchase it normally.
Does that sound good?
Is this also allow player to update the patch inside their game? if yes i need it cuz playstore max size need to be 200mb XD want to seperate the asset and APK
Hello! Thanks for reaching out. 👋🏻
Just to let you know, this plugin doesn’t update the game itself. It simply checks the game version and lets you know if there’s a new one available, showing the changes you’ve written in.
I can’t guarantee it will work on mobile since I work with Windows, and the file system functions are different for each operating system.
I know that Google Play has an API to check the APK version and, if there’s an update, it takes you to the store and makes you update. However, this isn’t integrated into the plugin because, as I mentioned, I’m not familiar with how things work on mobile devices. 😅
ILet me know if you have any other questions.👍🏻
Hello! I'm experiencing some issues with this plugin.
Screenshot: Empty parameters
Screenshot: Error
Screenshot: Animation problems
Screenshot: Cut command
Hello, remember that you can watch the video to see how the plugin works and how to use it correctly:
We will be answering each of your questions one by one:
- Regarding some parameters not initializing when you install the plugin, that's normal. You simply need to double-click on each field to load the default information and accept it in the popup window.
This happens because sometimes developers make changes to the defaults of the params or the args, as the array needs to be defined separately and a very long default is cumbersome to work with. That's why I prefer to do it this way.
Nevertheless, this should not cause you any problems.
- As for the position of the Spinner, I'm not sure which one you are referring to, but you can adjust the X and Y offset right there in the parameters. The configuration for each one is in each parameter.
- Regarding the Request Animation Frame, it does not occur for me, but it should not be a problem. That is more of a warning given by the console or Pixi. But it is not an error as such.
- If the buttons are being cut off... Well... It might be something to do with the Window Skin you are using, because as you can see, it displays correctly for me:
I recommend trying a different Window Skin to see if that fixes it.
- When you install the plugin, you are enabling the system to check for updates. You can't turn it off as such, but you can make it basically imperceptible.
For that, you can use a configuration like this:
- Regarding adding the current and online version, that would be possible to do, but it would need to be a separate plugin or an addition to a plugin you are using, as it would involve adding this additional text to the Title scene you are using and managing some situations.
That's exactly what the Pretitle scene provided by this plugin is for, allowing you to easily view this information.
You can get the current version of the game and the online version with the plugin commands already provided in the plugin.
I hope I have answered your questions!
Best regards.
Thank you for the exaustive and quick reply! :) I'll try to reposition the spinner with the plugin parameters and use a different skin to see if it changes anything.
Hey, since you put this in your bundle (which i bought previously) is there any way for me to use this plugin? It feels a little like a punishment, that i may have bought the bundle to early.. i really like your work and i love to support you in the future don’t get me wrong, but it would be nice if you could add it retroactive for all the buyers :)
Frapstery
Hello! thanks for your support!
I don't know how Itchio works in this case, I think that if I add a new item to a package that you have previously purchased, it will also give you access.
If it lets you download it, then perfect, take advantage of the promotion since it ends at the end of January! :)
I hope you find it useful, greetings and thanks again for the support.
That's so nice of you, Undermax. I bought the package today so I don't have this problem, but I think your behavior is very nice. Thank you!