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GodotSteam 4.15 Out Now

Both the pre-compiled module and GDExtension versions got updated today to mainly fix the embedded callbacks issue in 4.14. Now you should be able to correctly use it both through the Project Settings option or when passing true to steamInit or steamInitEx. Apparently trying to bind it to the _process function does not work with an object. There were some other small changes and updates; mostly some missing functions or minor tweaks. As I've been creeping from Steam class to Steam class to get our documentation updated, I have found a few things that got overlooked. Currently I'm only at Users / User Stats so there maybe be another chunk coming for 4.16. Including finally porting over all the Flat API changes.

Keen eyes may notice that the 4.1-4.3 version of the GDExtension is now deprecated. This last update fixes the embedded callback portion and that will be the last update 4.3 or earlier gets.

More coming soon!

❤ Gramps

GodotSteam Updates For All Branches

Finally got all the updates for Godot 4.4.1 and Steamworks SDK 1.62 finished and rolled out some hefty changes for all the GodotSteam branches: godot4, godot3, gdextension, server4, server3, and server gdextension! Steamworks SDK 1.62 brought a bunch of new Remote Play features and some minor changes to a few other classes; the docs still need updated for these changes and that will be coming this week. The current in-editor docs should reflect these updates though; with the exception of the GDExtension ones. For whatever reason, they are failing to display correctly again and that is another problem for another time.

One massive change is the ability to auto-initialize Steam before the game starts; thanks to TriMay. This should fix the overlay issues with Forward+ that people have had. While this does not fix overlay when running from editor, it should fix it if you were not able to get overlay running from the Steam client. If you need this, you can enable it from a brand-new project settings: Steam > Initialization:

Project Settings

Wait, instead of calling steamInit or steamInitEx, now what? You can just easily replace either call in your code with get_steam_init_result and this will pass back the expected dictionary of values so very little has to change in your code if you use this initialization process.

In these new project settings, you can also set both your app ID and whether you want callbacks embedded here. Setting them here means you do not have to set them if you call either steamInit or steamInitEx. However, you will want to set app ID here if you are using auto-initialization.

Also, the initialization functions themselves have changed. steamInit now returns a bool, as Valve intended. Both it and steamInitEx now only take two arguments: app ID and embed callbacks. Originally, the first argument was a bool for pulling statistics or achievements at boot but that was removed in SDK 1.61 and we kept it to prevent breakage in projects. However, it has now been removed which bumps up app ID and callback embedding. Used to be Steam.steamInitEx(true, 480, true) but now is Steam.steamInitEx(480, true).

Expect an initialization documentation update for this and a new short video too. Also, embedding callbacks is now available on the GDExtension version too!

That being said, the planned tutorial for Statistics and Achievements got pushed back and instead the next one will be Leaderboards instead. This way I can also release the leaderboards scene for Skillet to pair with that.

Speaking of Skillet, since there is more time currently, production is ramping back up and this week I will put together Github Project cards for tasks that need finished to better keep track of where the game is. Those of you who expressed interest in working on the game will finally be able to chip in. I will write up more on where Skillet is and what needs done in the next news update.

❤ Gramps

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Servers 4.5.2 and 3.5.1

Seems like we just updated the servers not too long ago and now there is a new patch to fix an apparently long-standing glitch which caused the servers to crash any time IP addresses were converted internally.

The functions now use a somewhat rolled back method from a few versions ago which seems to work good.

Everything has been pushed public and things are compiled and ready to go! You can find the Godot 4 server here and the Godot 3 server here, with the GDExtension version on the Godot Asset Library.

These IP conversion functions will get backported to the standard branches soon too.

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Godot 4.4 and GodotSteam 4.13

Hey, gang! So Godot 4.4 was just released yesterday and we are now rolling out versions of GodotSteam 4.13 too! The Godot 4 pre-compiles, GDExtension, and MultiplayerPeer have been updated and are now available on Github in the release section, linked through the website, or on the Godot Asset Library; well, at least for GDExtension.

Github Actions still has not been fully updated to create Angle and Direct3D versions yet so that will take a bit more time but are expected to be released (hopefully) this week. The Server builds will also be updated for Godot 4.4 but that won't be until tomorrow.

For the full list of changes, check out the change-log for Godot 4.

2024 Round-Up And 2025 Roadmap

After a rather quiet October and November, it is time to wrap-up the rest of 2024 and mention the plans for GodotSteam in 2025! Before the year is out, we'll finally get updates to every single branch and the server repo. These updates include Steamworks SDK 1.61, additions for Angle and DirectX 12 (?), and a little prep for Godot 4.4. Even a quick patch for Linux GDNative to fix a random achievement bug.

Fun and Funding

Funding open-source is hard, if not impossible sometimes. My personal situation changed and I can no longer self-fund GodotSteam's development. Until I find a new job, things will be a bit slower than normal. That being said, I will have to spread out what I can work on. The studio that was our largest funding source also had situation changes, so we will lose the vast bulk of funding by the end of the year. Much love to the rest of our sponsors who will keep the project moving along; every bit helps immensely! I will try to figure out some more perks for you folks.

That being said, if you the community want the project to continue on at a better clip, please consider donating on Github Sponsors! I know that is a big ask these days. Those of you with skills are also encouraged to help with pull-requests. You can find some to-do lists here.

1-on-1 Support

Earlier I had to cut out direct support to focus on building more resources out but the community is far larger and faster than I am with this. Tons of smart and active folks lending a hand to answer questions.

I quietly rolled out some 1-on-1, pair-programming support for more advanced issues on Github Sponsors and am now officially announcing it to help fund the main project. To set up a session, please contact me at [email protected] with what you need help with; we will set up a time / schedule and you can pay it through Github Sponsors. I ask you do not use this for very basic things that you can find in our tutorials as it is just a waste of your hard-earned money!

GodotSteamKit

Our sponsors were informed about this already, but now is a good time to mention GodotSteamKit officially. You may have heard me talk about this somewhere and previously it had been called GodotSteam Components. I am releasing this in 2025 in hopes of bolstering funds for the main project.

You can consider it something akin to GodotSteam 2.0; the editor code has been completely re-written to fix some issues with GodotSteam that I couldn't fix without majorly breaking things for everyone. Some of these changes will possibly become public once Godot 5 comes out and breaking changes are less problematic.

GodotSteamKit also has a host of built-in editor tools for things like Inventory, UGC / Workshop, uploading to Steam, VDF creation. This also includes a bunch of custom nodes I have been tinkering with to ease the use of some Steamworks classes: avatars, chat, etc. It will also be bundled with a bunch of "starter kit" scenes for things like Lobbies and Networking. These can be modified to suit your needs but will speed up implementing things. Some of these may later be released publicly.

This suite is aimed at more professional or serious developers and will be free to all sponsors over a set value of donations. Non-sponsors can purchase it for a one-time fee; the amount of which is still being considered.

GodotSteamKit will not be open-source like GodotSteam was. It will be a closed-source editor built off Godot Engine and will not feature a GDExtension at first but that will come shortly after a stable release is created. Obviously, the licensing will not be MIT but I'm not entirely sure what license will be used.

Skillet

To reduce the workload of the overall project, Skillet's release has been bumped back sometime into 2025. I have no idea when as it is the second lowest priority currently. Sometime in early 2025, I will open the game up to some contributors to help speed that along so we can get it out in a slightly reduced state where features can be added at a later time.

All that being said, Skillet's Steam store page will go live next week so we can start posting things there for you all to follow.

Learning Resources

The website update is still coming, albeit slowly. I really want to push it more as a learning resource so means more tutorials! Last month I rolled out the first video tutorial on MakerTube and plan to release a new one each month covering everything as in-depth as possible. Stats and Achievements are up next! That should be out a bit before the holidays.

Onward!

Let's recap with a (hopeful) roadmap:

2024

  • Patches for SDK 1.61, Angle, DirectX
  • Stats and Achievements video tutorials
  • Premium support offering
  • Skillet Steam store page launch

2025

  • New website updates
  • GodotSteamKit
  • Skillet
  • Monthly video tutorials
  • New text tutorials

Keep making those cool games!

❤ Love, Gramps