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December 20, 2021

We are still actively working on StarLogo Nova Version 3.0, with an expected release date in early-2023. In the meantime, we have incorporated several important security updates and upgraded the server. If you find anything that does not work correctly, please send an email to slnova-bugs@mit.edu.

November 24, 2018

We've just released an update with the following improvements:

A new error panel at the bottom of the blocks workspace will show you where any empty sockets are! Click the error message to take you right to the block.

The last agent of each shape no longer leaves behind a "skeleton" when it is deleted. Also, some shapes that didn't load correctly are now fixed, and rendering is 5% faster!
Teleport properly moves an agent without "tweening" from the old location.
Create (without "do") now properly sets the child headings.
All connections to the server use HTTPS for security.

September 23, 2017

We are thrilled to announce the release of StarLogo Nova 2.0, a completely new version that eliminates our dependency on Flash. StarLogo Nova can now run on iPads, Chromebooks, and even some phones, and is nearly 10x faster on very old and very new computers. We have also improved several of the things you use most often: creating and organizing projects, creating "widgets" such as sliders and graphs, configuring breeds and traits, choosing 3D shapes (or even uploading your own!), and using the blocks editor are all now easier and more powerful than ever.

With so many changes, some things may be unfamiliar to experienced users. But we hope you will find that the new StarLogo Nova allows you to do even more, in ways that make even more sense. See the Changes and Improvements in Version 2.0 guide for an overview of what the new version can do!

Are you hesitant about trying the new version, or still using materials designed for the Flash version? No problem! We've moved the previous version to new URL, where it will stay accessible for the next few months to give you time to update your materials and learn the new version. You can find the previous version at http://flash.slnova.org.