- Added BPC_PlatformServiceAbstraction to centralize platform detection and SDK routing for achievements, cloud saves, and overlays.
- Updated dependencies across various systems to utilize the new platform service for consistent platform handling.
- Deprecated old platform enums in favor of a unified EPlatformFamily enum.
- Enhanced documentation for affected systems to reflect changes in platform handling and dependencies.
- Introduced DA_RenderPipelineProfile data asset to define rendering pipeline configurations for various platforms and quality tiers.
- Documented enums, structs, variables, and default preset tables for render settings.
- Created a comprehensive developer guide for setting up platform-specific render profiles, including file structure, profile creation, and integration with upscalers.
- Included validation rules, console variable references, and testing matrices for ensuring compliance with platform requirements.
- Introduced comprehensive guide for setting up controller haptics and force feedback.
- Detailed directory structure for haptic profiles and creation steps for DA_HapticProfile instances.
- Included platform-specific configurations for Xbox and PS5 DualSense adaptive triggers.
- Outlined wiring of BPC_HapticsController to various gameplay systems and events.
- Provided accessibility integration options and testing checklist for haptic functionality.
- Created a comprehensive implementation checklist for the Planar Capture System (Systems 136-147) detailing tasks across multiple phases including C++ core, material foundation, Blueprint actors, data assets, integration, and performance testing.
- Added a developer reference document outlining the architecture, data flow, state machine, budget enforcement, render target pooling, horror features, integration points, multiplayer networking, performance characteristics, debugging methods, and build order for the capture systems.
- Introduced examples of capture surface usage in the Project Void horror game, including specific implementations for mirrors, monitors, portals, and fake windows, along with a checklist for integration tasks.
- Introduced a comprehensive guide for creating a minimal playable prototype in UE5.
- Detailed steps for project creation, C++ module integration, gameplay tags setup, and player pawn assembly.
- Included instructions for input system setup, state management wiring, and test level setup.
- Provided a verification checklist and troubleshooting section to assist developers.
- Documented next steps for expanding the prototype with additional systems.
- Updated references from GI_GameTagRegistry to DA_GameTagRegistry in architecture overview and implementation patterns documentation.
- Added new Blueprint specification for GI_StarterGameInstance, detailing its purpose, configuration, and integration pattern.
- Introduced DA_GameTagRegistry Blueprint specification, centralizing GameplayTag management and providing functions for tag validation and logging.
- Created documentation for the Starter GameInstance, outlining its role in the project setup and how other systems can integrate with it.
- Updated Master Blueprint Index to include Multiplayer Networking support.
- Added detailed Multiplayer Networking sections across all developer documentation (01-11).
- Introduced authority maps, key patterns, and RPC guidelines for each system.
- Established a comprehensive multiplayer networking architecture document outlining core principles, replication strategies, and anti-cheat considerations.
- Enhanced UI documentation to clarify local-only behavior and binding to replicated dispatchers.
- Implemented client prediction strategies and RPC naming conventions for consistency across the framework.
- Created detailed documentation for systems 102-135 covering achievements, settings, polish, data assets, input management, and state management.
- Added INDEX.md for easy navigation of developer reference materials.
- Introduced architecture-overview.md to provide a high-level understanding of the framework's structure and communication methods.
- Compiled implementation-patterns.md to outline common UE5 Blueprint patterns for consistent development practices.
