Hey everyone,
we’ve pushed a new forum update and hotpatch to address a few issues and improve both performance and visuals across the site.
Some users experienced layout and loading issues caused by caching conflicts under certain conditions. We reviewed the setup in detail and applied several server-side and forum-level optimizations to resolve this.
Below is a full overview of what’s been fixed, improved, and added.
Fixes & Stability Improvements
These issues should no longer occur.
Performance Improvements
Overall, the forum should now feel noticeably faster and smoother.
Visual & User Profile Improvements
These changes are meant to give profiles and discussions a cleaner and more polished look.
Progressive Web App (PWA) Introduced
As mentioned earlier (and teased on Twitter), we’ve now officially introduced PWA support for the forum.
This allows you to use HytaleTalk like a real app on mobile and desktop:
You can find more details here:
PWA Announcement
Hotpatch Summary
If you notice anything unusual or run into new issues, please let us know.
Thanks for your patience—and thanks for helping us make HytaleTalk better with your feedback.
— BitaceS
we’ve pushed a new forum update and hotpatch to address a few issues and improve both performance and visuals across the site.
Some users experienced layout and loading issues caused by caching conflicts under certain conditions. We reviewed the setup in detail and applied several server-side and forum-level optimizations to resolve this.
Below is a full overview of what’s been fixed, improved, and added.
- Fixed an issue where the forum could occasionally load without proper styling (CSS)
- Resolved caching conflicts between server, browser, and service worker
- Improved consistency between first page load and reloads
- Prevented outdated assets from being served in edge cases
These issues should no longer occur.
- Optimized server caching behavior
- Improved delivery of CSS, JavaScript, fonts, and assets
- Reduced load times on desktop and mobile
- Faster initial page load, especially for guests
Overall, the forum should now feel noticeably faster and smoother.
- Updated and refined user titles
- Improved the appearance of usernames across the forum
- Adjusted visual effects and styling for names to improve readability and consistency
- Minor UI polish across different themes and devices
These changes are meant to give profiles and discussions a cleaner and more polished look.
As mentioned earlier (and teased on Twitter), we’ve now officially introduced PWA support for the forum.
This allows you to use HytaleTalk like a real app on mobile and desktop:
- Add it to your home screen or desktop
- Fullscreen app-like experience
- Faster loading
- Optional notifications
You can find more details here:
- Server configuration adjusted and optimized
- Caching rules refined to avoid conflicts
- Visual improvements to user titles and name effects
- Better compatibility with modern browsers
- Improved foundation for upcoming features and updates
If you notice anything unusual or run into new issues, please let us know.
Thanks for your patience—and thanks for helping us make HytaleTalk better with your feedback.
— BitaceS