Defold Engine Update Spree: New Releases & Cloud Build Improvements

The Defold game engine has seen a flurry of updates in late 2024 and early 2025, releasing versions 1.9.6, 1.9.7, and 1.9.8. A 2024 showreel showcasing impressive games built with Defold was also released. Beyond new versions, Defold introduced a technical preview of its editor scripting API for interactive UI creation and significantly improved its cloud build servers for easier development and maintenance. These improvements aim to enhance Defold's usability and efficiency, providing developers with more powerful game development tools.