Changelog

Fixed Filter Panel, Content Expansion & Pro Membership Launch

Major upgrade! Introducing the fixed left-side filter panel with grouped categorization for enhanced filtering efficiency. Comprehensive cache system optimization significantly improves page load speed. Added 138 new POIs and 9 new categories for a richer exploration experience. Officially ending beta phase with one-time payment unlock now available. Special thanks: All users registered during beta receive complimentary Pro lifetime membership (valued at $39.9) with full premium features!

• 🎯 Fixed Filter Panel - Permanent left-side panel with grouped categories for more convenient and efficient filtering
• ⚡ Cache System Optimization - Comprehensive data caching strategy optimization dramatically improves page load speed and responsiveness
• 🗺️ Massive Content Expansion - Added 138 new POI points covering more game areas and discoveries
• ✨ 9 New Categories Added - More refined POI classification system for clearer content organization
• 🚀 Official Launch - Ending beta phase and entering official operation with more stable service
• 💎 Pro Membership System - One-time payment unlock for all premium features with no subscription required
• 🎁 Early Bird Benefits - All users registered during beta receive Pro lifetime membership (valued at $39.9)
• 📸 Image Loading Optimization - Added R2 CDN image fallback to local backup, ensuring images are always visible
• 👑 Admin POI Privileges - POIs created by administrators are automatically approved for faster content updates

New Filter Panel & POI Visual Optimization

Major experience upgrade! The new left-side filter panel features grouped categorization design, significantly shortening operation paths. POI icons are completely updated for better clarity and recognition. Added NPC and quest items categories, supplemented extensive area content and POI images for a more efficient exploration journey.

• 🎯 New Left-Side Filter Panel - Grouped categorization design for quick target filtering and more convenient operations
• 📝 POI Name Display - POI names shown directly on the map for quick identification without clicking
• ⚡ Quick Filter Feature - One-click category switching to instantly view target POIs and save exploration time
• 🔍 POI Icon Optimization - Brand new icon system design, more prominent and clear for improved discoverability
• 📸 Massive Image Update - Added hundreds of POI game screenshots for a comprehensive visual experience upgrade
• ✨ New Categories - NPC characters and quest items as independent categories for more refined classification
• 🗺️ Content Expansion - Supplemented Beach and other area content for more complete map information
• 🐉 Boss Area Correction - Fixed inaccurate boss area assignments for more precise location
• 🎲 Overlay Optimization - Resolved POI overlap issues, all markers now clearly visible
• 🔧 Category Correction - Fixed POI misclassifications for more accurate and standardized data

Custom POI Feature - Create Your Personal Map

Major update! You can now add your own points of interest on the map, upload game screenshots, and record your discoveries. The new bottom toolbar makes operations more convenient, with enhanced search and filter features to create your personalized Silksong exploration experience.

• 🎯 Custom POI Feature - Add your discoveries and notes anywhere on the map
• 📝 My POI Management - View, edit, and delete all your created markers
• 📸 Image Upload Support - Add game screenshots and photos to your POIs
• 🛠️ Bottom Toolbar - New operation interface with features at your fingertips
• 🔍 Search Optimization - More accurate POI search and area location
• ⚙️ Filter System Upgrade - More flexible display controls and category management
• ✨ Progress Tracking Enhancement - More stable progress saving and status sync

Hide Completed and UX Improvements

You can now hide completed items. Your preference is remembered. Also includes smoother map interactions and general fixes.

• ✅ New Hide Completed option in the filter
• 💾 Your preference is remembered next time you visit
• ⚙️ Takes effect right away after opening the map
• 🗺️ Stays on while zooming and moving the map
• 🌍 Updated wording in supported languages
• 🛠️ Stability improvements and minor fixes

Clustering Optimization, Performance Boost & UX Enhancement

This major update unifies clustering controls across desktop and mobile interfaces, significantly improves map performance and loading speeds, enhances POI stability, while completing multilingual support with detailed Wiki links for all 29 areas.

• 🔄 Unified clustering toggle: Integrated clustering controls into Filter panel for consistent desktop and mobile experience
• ⚡ Major performance improvements: Preload initial area overlays, optimized LCP loading, delayed analytics scripts
• 🎯 Enhanced POI stability: Fixed POI icon rebuilding issues during zoom for smoother map interaction
• 📱 Mobile optimization: Removed framer-motion from default bundle, reduced mobile LCP/TBT metrics
• 📚 Complete Wiki integration: Added detailed descriptions and Wiki links for all 29 areas
• 🖼️ Image resource updates: Updated POI image URLs and optimized image loading and display
• 🌍 Multilingual fixes: Corrected i18n key lookup for map loading progress
• 🔧 Code quality improvements: Fixed button nesting hydration errors and optimized component structure

Map Performance Optimization & Interaction Enhancement

Significant improvements to map performance and user interaction experience! Adaptive animation system adjusts effects based on device performance, Boss pages now feature personal maps and progress tracking, and POI clustering makes map browsing smoother.

• ⚡ Adaptive animation system that intelligently adjusts effects based on mobile/PC device performance
• 🚀 Resolved SSR hydration mismatch issues, significantly improving page load performance
• 🗂️ POI clustering feature integration, optimizing map display and filter system interaction
• 🐉 Boss detail pages now include personal maps and progress tracking functionality
• 🎯 Improved POI hover effects, zoom level optimization, and empty area click handling
• 🖼️ Added image cache system to accelerate map image loading performance
• 🖱️ Optimized mouse wheel zoom sensitivity for more precise map control

POI Visual Enhancement & Wiki Integration

Major upgrade to POI visual experience! Added extensive POI images, improved image prioritization algorithms, and integrated wiki links. Comprehensive popup management system enhancements make exploration more rich and intuitive.

• 🖼️ Added extensive POI-specific images for enhanced visual representation of points of interest
• 🎨 Optimized image handling and display prioritization algorithms for best visual experience
• 📚 Integrated wiki links providing detailed background information and game guides for POIs
• 💬 Comprehensive popup management system improvements with better category images and layouts
• ✨ Enhanced POI visual presentation with unified icon prioritization and display standards
• 🔐 Optimized authentication state management for improved login experience and performance

Smart POI Selection & Adjacent Area Navigation

Enhanced map navigation with intelligent POI selection when multiple points overlap, and new adjacent area discovery features to help explore connected regions more intuitively.

• 🎯 Smart disambiguation popup when multiple POIs overlap in the same location
• 🗺️ New adjacent area navigation showing connected regions for better exploration
• 📱 Improved mobile visibility and interaction for area selection and navigation
• 🔐 Enhanced login/logout experience with better security and state management

Progress Tracking, Area Guide & Enhanced POI Interaction

Complete progress tracking system is now live! Track your exploration progress across all POIs with user authentication. New area exploration guides help users discover regional navigation, while enhanced POI interactions and confirmation dialogs improve the overall map experience.

• ✅ Complete progress tracking system with user authentication and POI completion status
• 💡 Interactive area exploration guides in POI popups to help users discover regional navigation
• 🎯 Enhanced POI interaction with improved popup management and async display handling
• 💬 Smart confirmation dialogs for area selection across all map layouts and components
• 📊 Enhanced dashboard with grouped POI categories and expandable sections
• 🌍 Expanded multilingual support with complete Japanese and Traditional Chinese translations
• 🔍 Precision pixel detection for accurate area interactions and improved click handling
• ✨ Refined UI components with consistent styling and better user feedback

Map Sharing, Gesture Optimization & Mobile Experience Upgrade

Introducing comprehensive map sharing features to easily share your discoveries, with social media integration and embed support to bring the Silksong world to more people. Enhanced mobile gestures and layout improvements provide a smoother exploration experience.

• 🔗 New map sharing feature with customizable links to share your discoveries
• 📱 iframe embedding support for displaying maps on other websites
• 📲 One-click sharing to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and other social platforms
• 👆 Optimized mobile gestures with improved touch controls for zooming and panning
• 📐 Comprehensive mobile layout improvements with better screen adaptation and safe area handling
• 🧭 Enhanced navigation with new back buttons and floating control panels
• 📱 Responsive design optimization ensuring perfect display across all devices
• ⚡ Code structure optimization improving page load speed and interaction performance

Regions Explorer, Mobile Optimization & Japanese Support

New comprehensive regions section with detailed area exploration, improved mobile experience, and full Japanese language support for better global accessibility.

• New regions section component for comprehensive area exploration.
• Complete areas and regions structure with detailed pages.
• Enhanced area interaction with focus mode and click functionality.
• Optimized mobile layout with map-focused display for better viewing.
• Added new POIs and enhanced existing ones with detailed attributes.
• Full Japanese language support with comprehensive translations.
• Expanded Chinese and Traditional Chinese translations.
• Streamlined component architecture and improved performance.

Native Fullscreen, Responsive Map & Faster Loads

Native fullscreen and responsive map sizing improve viewing, while CDN acceleration and chunked data loading significantly boost performance.

• Map area supports native fullscreen for immersive viewing.
• Area labels scale with map zoom for readability.
• Filter panel height matches the map for easier scanning.
• CDN acceleration speeds up initial page loads.
• Map adapts to screen size to avoid hidden or off-screen areas.
• Data loads in chunks to reduce blocking and improve perceived speed.

Multilingual Area Names & Enhanced Visual Experience

Unlike other Silksong maps that only support English, we now display area names in your preferred language with intelligent tooltips, visual overlays, and enhanced popups. Perfect for non-English speakers who struggle with English-only maps. More languages coming soon!

Enhanced Multilingual Support & Performance

Added Traditional Chinese language support, significantly improved map loading speeds across all devices, and optimized mobile map loading performance for better exploration experience on smartphones and tablets.

Initial Silksong Map Release

Launched the complete interactive map for Hollow Knight: Silksong featuring full area exploration, POI tracking, advanced filtering system, search functionality, progress tracking, and multilingual support (English/Chinese). Built with modern React technology for optimal performance and user experience.