Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017 -

"Finally. No more fake demons on the leaderboards. And my iPhone 5 doesn't melt when I play 'Bloodbath' anymore. Thank you, RobTop." – u/LegitSpider

By: Staff Writer | Retro Gamer Chronicles Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017

Let’s dive deep into the servers, patch notes, and community memories to unearth the truth about the Geometry Dash update of May 12, 2017. To understand the significance of May 12, 2017 , you have to understand the state of Geometry Dash at the time. Update 2.1—the legendary "Forward" update—had launched back in January 2017. It was a massive release, introducing the Spider form, the Cha-Cha slide physics, the dreaded "Orb" chains, and the gauntlet system. "Finally

It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t add a new playable form or a ground-breaking mechanic. But like a good gear shift or a reliable brake pad, Update 2.11 was essential. Thank you, RobTop

Then came . The date appeared on the official Geometry Dash social media channels with a cryptic teaser: "Something is coming. 05.12.2017." The Patch Notes: What Actually Changed? Let’s clear the air immediately: May 12, 2017 was not Update 2.2. It was not the platformer update. It was not the Swing-Copter.

So the next time you beat an Extreme Demon and see your name on a legitimate leaderboard, spare a thought for —the day RobTop fixed the plumbing so the community could keep on jumping, dashing, and crashing.

Geometry Dash YouTubers had a field day. released a video titled "IS THIS THE FINAL UPDATE? 2.11 Analysis" which garnered 1.2 million views. Viprin , the level curator, tweeted simply: "Anti-cheat is live. The great purge begins now."