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	*Arrow trigger, which allows the player to change the direction of gravity and the direction of movement mid-level.		*Arrow trigger, which allows the player to change the direction of gravity and the direction of movement mid-level.
	*TimeWarp trigger, which changes the speed of the level, not just the speed of player.		*TimeWarp trigger, which changes the speed of the level, not just the speed of player.
	*New screen effects, also known as shaders. These are: Shock Wave, Shock Line, Chromatic, Chromatic Glitch, Pixelate, Lens Circle, Radial Blur, Motion Blur, Bulge, Pinch, Gray Scale, Sepia, Invert ~~Color~~, Hue, Edit ~~Color~~ and Split Screen.		*New screen effects, also known as shaders. These are: Shock Wave, Shock Line, Chromatic, Chromatic Glitch, Pixelate, Lens Circle, Radial Blur, Motion Blur, Bulge, Pinch, Gray Scale, Sepia, Invert Colour, Hue, Edit Colour and Split Screen.
	*Keyframe system, which allows you to animate groups.		*Keyframe system, which allows you to animate groups.
	*An Event-link trigger, which allows you to connect group IDs to different events.		*An Event-link trigger, which allows you to connect group IDs to different events.
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	**The YouTube linking system has been updated to allow users to link their channels with the new @ handle feature.		**The YouTube linking system has been updated to allow users to link their channels with the new @ handle feature.
	*Diamond Shards, spendable at the Diamond Shop. They are obtained in tandem with Diamonds.		*Diamond Shards, spendable at the Diamond Shop. They are obtained in tandem with Diamonds.
	*~~Colorblind~~ support settings, which show small icons on portals or jump rings that indicate their effects.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter" />		*Colourblind support settings, which show small icons on portals or jump rings that indicate their effects.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter" />
	*A setting which shows decimals on percentages.		*A setting which shows decimals on percentages.

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	**A building covered in yellow hexagons with faces in the first image, referencing C.S.Q.N. by Bluskys, but also B by MotleyOrc and ScorchVX		**A building covered in yellow hexagons with faces in the first image, referencing C.S.Q.N. by Bluskys, but also B by MotleyOrc and ScorchVX
	**A red circle character in the second results image resembling the character Jeremy from the level Your Brain on Drugs by Jayuff.		**A red circle character in the second results image resembling the character Jeremy from the level Your Brain on Drugs by Jayuff.
	**A blue and white cube (Rafer) fishing a ~~grey~~ and red cube (Alkali) out of the water in the second image, a reference to the animations made for Rafer's levels In Silico and Sky Tower.		**A blue and white cube (Rafer) fishing a gray and red cube (Alkali) out of the water in the second image, a reference to the animations made for Rafer's levels In Silico and Sky Tower.
	**A computer with a green smiley face in the second image, most likely a reference to Computer Talk by 1374.		**A computer with a green smiley face in the second image, most likely a reference to Computer Talk by 1374.
	**Knots and Xender Game's original characters having a picnic in the second image, potentially referencing their collaboration Dream Flower.		**Knots and Xender Game's original characters having a picnic in the second image, potentially referencing their collaboration Dream Flower.
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	Update2.2PortalPreview01.png\|New gravity portal (green): Flips gravity.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844955173498650624</ref><ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844961129302065164</ref>		Update2.2PortalPreview01.png\|New gravity portal (green): Flips gravity.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844955173498650624</ref><ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844961129302065164</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals.png\|A test to make colourblind-friendly portals with extra sprites that can be toggled off/on.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397017826007961605</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals.png\|A test to make colourblind-friendly portals with extra sprites that can be toggled off/on.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397017826007961605</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals3.jpg\|~~Colorblind~~ friendly portal in different angles, here with the blue gravity portal.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397208458299064333</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals3.jpg\|Colourblind friendly portal in different angles, here with the blue gravity portal.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397208458299064333</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals4.png\|New design for colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/847172045632176208</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals4.png\|New design for colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/847172045632176208</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals5.png\|In-game colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848586678255878144</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals5.png\|In-game colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848586678255878144</ref>

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	'''Update 2.2''' is the twelfth major update to [[Geometry Dash]], released on 19 December 2023 on Steam, and 20 December 2023 on Android and iOS.		'''Update 2.2''' is the twelfth major update to [[Geometry Dash]], released on 19 December 2023 on Steam, and 20 December 2023 on Android and iOS.

	The update introduces the main level [[Dash]], the new [[Portals#Swing\|swing]] form, as well as new triggers, including camera controls, post-processing effects for levels, triggers for movement, and more. Additionally, Update 2.2 introduced platformer levels that allow for unrestricted movement, alongside four levels with the type in The Tower. It also added two new shops (the [[Mechanic]] and the [[Diamond Shop]]), numerous new icons, a second tier of shards, Lists, new icon kit ~~customisation~~ options such as ship trails and animations for specific gamemodes, and the [[Paths]].		The update introduces the main level [[Dash]], the new [[Portals#Swing\|swing]] form, as well as new triggers, including camera controls, post-processing effects for levels, triggers for movement, and more. Additionally, Update 2.2 introduced platformer levels that allow for unrestricted movement, alongside four levels with the type in The Tower. It also added two new shops (the [[Mechanic]] and the [[Diamond Shop]]), numerous new icons, a second tier of shards, Lists, new icon kit customization options such as ship trails and animations for specific gamemodes, and the [[Paths]].

	==Introductions==		==Introductions==
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	*Two higher level ratings than 'Epic', which give 4 and 5 creator points, termed 'Legendary' and 'Mythic' respectively.		*Two higher level ratings than 'Epic', which give 4 and 5 creator points, termed 'Legendary' and 'Mythic' respectively.
	*Loading animation for levels on the play button.		*Loading animation for levels on the play button.
	*The game is much better ~~optimised~~ and is far smoother in general, especially on mobile devices.		*The game is much better optimized and is far smoother in general, especially on mobile devices.
	*5 new shards, which are named 'Earth', 'Metal', 'Blood', 'Light' and 'Soul'.		*5 new shards, which are named 'Earth', 'Metal', 'Blood', 'Light' and 'Soul'.
	**The 5 shards named above also have a separate 'Bonus Unlocks' collection, similar to the original 5 shards added in [[Update 2.1]].		**The 5 shards named above also have a separate 'Bonus Unlocks' collection, similar to the original 5 shards added in [[Update 2.1]].
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	**The YouTube linking system has been updated to allow users to link their channels with the new @ handle feature.		**The YouTube linking system has been updated to allow users to link their channels with the new @ handle feature.
	*Diamond Shards, spendable at the Diamond Shop. They are obtained in tandem with Diamonds.		*Diamond Shards, spendable at the Diamond Shop. They are obtained in tandem with Diamonds.
	*~~Colourblind~~ support settings, which show small icons on portals or jump rings that indicate their effects.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter" />		*Colorblind support settings, which show small icons on portals or jump rings that indicate their effects.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter" />
	*A setting which shows decimals on percentages.		*A setting which shows decimals on percentages.

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	**Icons: 2 cubes, 1 ship, 2 balls, 1 UFO, and 1 robot are now obtainable		**Icons: 2 cubes, 1 ship, 2 balls, 1 UFO, and 1 robot are now obtainable
	*New song trigger options		*New song trigger options
	*Bugfixes and ~~optimisations~~		*Bugfixes and optimizations

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	Update2.2IconPreview02.png\|Art of a new Discord themed icon.		Update2.2IconPreview02.png\|Art of a new Discord themed icon.
	Iconpreview.png\|Art of old and current version of the icon 259 made by ElGab.		Iconpreview.png\|Art of old and current version of the icon 259 made by ElGab.
	ML5TiredCube.png\|Art of the cube 267 made by ML500 in diffrent ~~colors~~.		ML5TiredCube.png\|Art of the cube 267 made by ML500 in diffrent colours.
	Update2.2IconPreview03.png\|Art of two versions of an icon based on Boomlings. Version "B" was chosen in the end.		Update2.2IconPreview03.png\|Art of two versions of an icon based on Boomlings. Version "B" was chosen in the end.
	Update2.2IconPreview05.png\|Art of a new cube, sent by RobTop on Discord. This cube was modified to have two eyes for 2.2's release.		Update2.2IconPreview05.png\|Art of a new cube, sent by RobTop on Discord. This cube was modified to have two eyes for 2.2's release.
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	Update2.2EditorPreview01.png\|An image showcasing the template blocks.		Update2.2EditorPreview01.png\|An image showcasing the template blocks.
	Update2.2EditorPreview02.png\|An image showcasing the randomization possibilities with the auto build, sent by RobTop in the Geometry Dash Discord server.		Update2.2EditorPreview02.png\|An image showcasing the randomization possibilities with the auto build, sent by RobTop in the Geometry Dash Discord server.
	Update2.2EditorPreview03.png\|An image showing off the hex/RGB code values in ~~color~~ triggers, shown off by RobTop in the Geometry Dash Discord server.		Update2.2EditorPreview03.png\|An image showing off the hex/RGB code values in colour triggers, shown off by RobTop in the Geometry Dash Discord server.
	Update2.2ComponentsPreview02.png\|The result of a test that applied Sepia everywhere in Fingerdash.		Update2.2ComponentsPreview02.png\|The result of a test that applied Sepia everywhere in Fingerdash.
	Update2.2DifficultyIconPreview01.jpg\|Concept art for the new ratings, Legendary and Mythic (originally called Godlike), compared with the current ratings.		Update2.2DifficultyIconPreview01.jpg\|Concept art for the new ratings, Legendary and Mythic (originally called Godlike), compared with the current ratings.
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	The Mechanic .png\|A new character: The Mechanic.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/791758419756580887</ref>		The Mechanic .png\|A new character: The Mechanic.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/791758419756580887</ref>
	Update2.2PortalPreview01.png\|New gravity portal (green): Flips gravity.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844955173498650624</ref><ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844961129302065164</ref>		Update2.2PortalPreview01.png\|New gravity portal (green): Flips gravity.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844955173498650624</ref><ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/844961129302065164</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals.png\|A test to make ~~colorblind~~-friendly portals with extra sprites that can be toggled off/on.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397017826007961605</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals.png\|A test to make colourblind-friendly portals with extra sprites that can be toggled off/on.<ref name="colorblindPortals" group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397017826007961605</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals3.jpg\|Colorblind friendly portal in different angles, here with the blue gravity portal.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397208458299064333</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals3.jpg\|Colorblind friendly portal in different angles, here with the blue gravity portal.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397208458299064333</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals4.png\|New design for colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/847172045632176208</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals4.png\|New design for colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/847172045632176208</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals5.png\|In-game ~~colorblind~~ friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848586678255878144</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals5.png\|In-game colourblind friendly portals.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848586678255878144</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindPortals2.jpg\|All ~~colorblind~~ friendly portals and rings.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397206106947137542</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindPortals2.jpg\|All colourblind friendly portals and rings.<ref group="Twitter">https://twitter.com/RobTopGames/status/1397206106947137542</ref>
	Update2.2ColorblindOrbs.png\|In-game colourblind friendly rings.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848587140606722048</ref>		Update2.2ColorblindOrbs.png\|In-game colourblind friendly rings.<ref group="Discord">https://discordapp.com/channels/398627612299362304/398627612299362306/848587140606722048</ref>
	ThreeMoons.jpeg\|A teaser of the new collectable moons which will be obtainable by beating platformer levels.<ref group="Twitter" name="MoonsPreview" />		ThreeMoons.jpeg\|A teaser of the new collectable moons which will be obtainable by beating platformer levels.<ref group="Twitter" name="MoonsPreview" />
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	2.2SecondSneakPeekOldThumbnail.png\|The old thumbnail for the second 2.2 sneak peek before it premiered. The face below the text is from Cube 95 in the game's Icon Kit.		2.2SecondSneakPeekOldThumbnail.png\|The old thumbnail for the second 2.2 sneak peek before it premiered. The face below the text is from Cube 95 in the game's Icon Kit.
	GD10Logo.jpg\|Logo for the Geometry Dash 10-Year Anniversary.		GD10Logo.jpg\|Logo for the Geometry Dash 10-Year Anniversary.
	File:GeometryDashPromoArtGD10.png\|Final promo art for the 10-Year Anniversary video, created by Rafer. Notably, it features elements from the Sneak Peek at the end despite being shown before its premiere - the new icon and some block/spike designs are visible at the ~~center~~ near the right edge.		File:GeometryDashPromoArtGD10.png\|Final promo art for the 10-Year Anniversary video, created by Rafer. Notably, it features elements from the Sneak Peek at the end despite being shown before its premiere - the new icon and some block/spike designs are visible at the centre near the right edge.
	GeometryDashPromoArtGD10Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail for the 10-Year Anniversary video, which includes both the new gamemode and the Platformer Mode "jetpack".		GeometryDashPromoArtGD10Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail for the 10-Year Anniversary video, which includes both the new gamemode and the Platformer Mode "jetpack".
	Update2.2Steam1.jpg\|The first of several screenshots of Update 2.2 content added to the game's Steam page. A section of Dash that was shown previously in sneak peeks.		Update2.2Steam1.jpg\|The first of several screenshots of Update 2.2 content added to the game's Steam page. A section of Dash that was shown previously in sneak peeks.