# v4.0

#### Summary

ODK v4.0 Release : The latest version of the ODK, v4.0, delivers enhanced example content tailored for Otherside creators.

#### New Features

* **NEW ODK Release Notes**
  * ODK Releases Notes will now be available in the ODK Launcher<br>
* **ODK Combat Template**

  * **Example Content**
    * ODK Teams (with code comments)
    * ODK Scoreboard (with code comments)
    * ODK Spawn Points and Spawn Points Selector (with code comments)
    * Meebits Vending Machine&#x20;

  This content is tailored to the template and can be adapted for use in your project.<br>
* **Custom Emotes**
  * New Custom Emotes added in a specific Vending Machine to make use of across all Otherside experiences<br>
* **ODK General updates/improvements**
  * **Controller Support**: Improved for a more seamless experience.
  * **Avatar Preference Saving**: Automatically save avatar character choice between sessions for continuity.
  * Bug fixes and general improvements to the ODK Launcher

&#x20;**Improvements**

* **ODK Emote wheel**&#x20;
  * Updated ODK Emote wheel with maximum 8 emotes and scrolling mechanic

#### Bug Fixes

* Emote Wheel implemented visuals do not correspond with the design <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Emote icons are too small on the Emote Wheel <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Emote Wheel hit area does not correspond to the visuals <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Emote Wheel selection area doesn't match the visuals <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Emotes are not centered on the second and third slot for the second emote set <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Emote Set Text does not update its value when navigating the Modular Emote Wheel sets <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* The avatar does not respawn as intended after being killed by another user <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>
* Jitter on Moving platforms <mark style="color:green;">**DONE**</mark>

#### Breaking Changes

* O*DK Chapter 4 has ingested*[ ***V30***](https://docs.msquared.io/creation/unreal-development/upgrade-the-editor/release-notes#m-platform-release-v30) *of Msquared - please also review any Breaking Changes listed for these releases.*

#### Miscellaneous

* **Known Issues:**&#x20;
  * On small resolution screens the purchase window is not correctly adjusted&#x20;
  * Frequent team switching causes the user to lose functionality across all aspects of the experience
  * Spamming the opening and closing of the score board causes the user to lose functionality over everything in the experience
  * Gucci trail doesn't respect crowd transitions
  * The G button enables teleportation and microphone communication to those in party chat
* **Documentation Updates**: N/A
* **Deprecations**: N/A

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#### How to Upgrade

* Please use the ODK Dashboard for any Chapter Updates. ODK Launcher will update automatically.


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