MCGC Logo
Development Updates

Development Updates

Stay up to date with the latest features added to MCGC.

Beta 2.2
Posted on
Latest Update

Beta 2.2 Update Notes

Game Page UI Improvements

  • ✦ Redesigned game page layout for better user experience
  • ✦ Enhanced responsive design for mobile and tablet devices
  • ✦ Improved board visualization with smoother animations
  • ✦ Updated control buttons with consistent design language

Real Time Chat

  • ✦ Implemented real-time chat functionality between players
  • ✦ Integrated chat moderation system with filtering

User Profile Enhancements

  • ✦ New user profile settings page with comprehensive edit options
  • ✦ Added ability to change username and update password
  • ✦ Extended profile information fields (first name, last name, birthday, gender)

Game Information Panel

  • ✦ New minimal game information panel with better user experience
  • ✦ Fixed size for smaller screens

Enhanced Moves History

  • ✦ Completely redesigned moves history panel with interactive navigation
  • ✦ New playback controls with auto-scroll functionality
  • ✦ Improved moves visualization when reviewing previous positions
  • ✦ Fixed UI Bugs

Note: This update significantly enhances the game experience with improved UI, better player interaction through the chat system, and more comprehensive user profiles. The redesigned moves history system provides a more intuitive way to review games.

Beta 2.1
Posted on
Latest Update

Beta 2.1 Update Notes

UI/UX Improvements

  • ✦ Home back button added
  • ✦ New multi-step registration form for improved user onboarding
  • ✦ Added highlight for valid moves and potential captures
  • ✦ Last played move is now highlighted on the board
  • ✦ Added moves history with controllers (v1)
  • ✦ Added Report bugs button
  • ✦ Added share game button
  • ✦ Added custom timer selector for more time options

Bug Fixes

  • ✦ Fixed auto decline feedback - eliminated duplicate messages

Note: This update focuses on gameplay visual enhancements and foundational improvements to the user interface. The moves history feature is still in development with ongoing improvements planned for better mobile experience.

Beta 2.0
Posted on
Previous Update

Beta 2 Update Notes

Authentication

  • ✦ Implemented "Forgot Password" functionality for account recovery

Dashboard Improvements

Added comprehensive Player Statistics tracking:

  • ✦ Total games played counter
  • ✦ Win rate calculations
  • ✦ Continuous winning streak tracker
  • ✦ Detailed breakdown of wins, draws, and losses
  • ✦ Enhanced Lobby system with improved functionality and updated design
  • ✦ Introduced Active Games feature to watch ongoing matches in real-time

Watch Mode & Spectator Features

  • ✦ Added dedicated Watch page for discovering and following live games
  • ✦ Implemented Spectator Section displaying current live viewer count

Player History

  • ✦ Introduced Player History system for accessing complete game records and match results

Gameplay Enhancements

  • ✦ Added Time Control system for structured gameplay experience
  • ✦ Implemented customizable Board Themes for personalized visual preferences
  • ✦ Enhanced Draw & Resign functionality
  • ✦ Improved game flow and player interactions

Note: This update focuses on improving user experience through enhanced statistical tracking, spectator features, and gameplay customization options.

Beta 1.0
Posted on
First Release

Beta 1 Update Notes

Welcome to the first beta release of MCGC! This initial version includes the core features needed to get started:

Authentication

  • ✦ Basic authentication system with registration and login functionality

Matchmaking

  • ✦ Simple game creation and matchmaking algorithm

Chess Gameplay

  • ✦ Core chess gameplay mechanics

Note: This initial beta release focuses on establishing the core gameplay experience and fundamental systems. Future updates will expand on these foundations with enhanced features.

Experience Chess Like Never Before • Be A Part Of The Chess Revolution • Join MCGC Today •
Experience Chess Like Never Before • Be A Part Of The Chess Revolution • Join MCGC Today •