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3.5 Release Notes

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Namazu Elements 3.5 Release Notes #

Faster insights, stronger security, and smoother operations #

Namazu Elements 3.5 is here, bringing powerful new capabilities that
make your game backend easier to manage, more secure, and more
transparent. This release delivers major quality of life improvements
for developers and operators, along with new tools that help teams move
faster and build with confidence.

Highlights #

Unlock advanced workflows with Direct Database Access #

You can now access MongoDB directly from Custom Code, giving you a new
level of flexibility for complex logic, data analysis, and custom
integrations. This feature opens the door to deeper control over your
data and faster iteration on gameplay systems. Learn more:
https://namazustudios.com/docs/custom-code/direct-mongodb-access-3-5/

Cleaner and clearer player management #

Disabled users no longer appear in the user list once removed. This
update cuts down on confusion and keeps your management dashboards
focused on active players.

Find what you need, instantly #

Improved searches makes it easy to locate items across even the
largest collections. Teams can now diagnose issues, verify
configurations, and assist players much more quickly.

Better visibility across your installation #

Version 3.5 introduces improved reporting on installed Elements so you
can get a clear picture of what is running in your environment at any
time. This supports faster audits and more reliable deployments.

Stronger protection for sensitive data #

Sensitive information is now automatically redacted in logs and system
properties. Your data is safer, compliance is easier, and logs are
cleaner for debugging.

More helpful startup insights #

Startup logs now include key configuration details, giving developers
and operators a clearer understanding of how the system initializes and
how their environment is configured.

Fixes and polish #

This release includes a set of reliability improvements across the
new UI. Highlights include:

  • Smoother UI workflows, including fixes for metadata editing, large
    object deletion, and other usability issues.
  • Reliable creation, modification, and deletion of leaderboards.
  • Resolution of a 500 error that could occur during logout or session
    destruction.
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