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April 2025: Update v7.1

Here are the changes in this update:

[h3]General Changes[/h3]
  • Updated the credits.
  • Changed how new update versions are identified.


[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]
  • Fixed a bug where the video playback cache folder was not properly cleared.
  • Fixed a bug where the "Media Playback Volume" option was ignored by videos.


[h3]Localization Updates[/h3]
  • Added back the LanaPixel font choice for locales.
  • Added support for the French language (Contributed by darkyuuu_).
  • Added support for the Slovak language (Contributed by peto444).
    • Slovak is not natively supported by Steam, so you'll need to set the language in the NVG locale options.
  • Updated the localization files.


Let me know if you have any issues with this update through the NVG Community Discord.
Also, please help translate NVG into your language on GitHub!
Happy generating!

Milestone 7 (v1.0.3.0)

Milestone 7 (v1.0.3.0)

Here are the changes in this update:

  • FFmpeg is now integrated into NVG for video playback, which makes previews much faster and smoother.
  • NVG is now open source on GitHub. You can view the source code here.
  • Added a button to the top right corner of the overlay border to close NVG.
  • Added a button to the bottom right corner of the overlay border to make the current video fullscreen.
  • Added a video that plays when NVG starts, showing the KiwifruitDev logo.
  • Updated the default outro with the new KiwifruitDev logo.
  • Added support for Steam rich presence, which shows the current tab on your friends list.
  • Added an FPS unlock option to the debug menu (Ctrl+F3).
  • Added an option to open console.txt from the debug menu.
  • Updated credits and bundled more license files.
    • Moved around certain Superstar users.
    • Renamed eddsworldfan69420 to tehcartoonman22145.
    • Added licenses for Nonsensical Video Generator (GPL-3.0 License), MonoGame.Extended (MIT License), MonoGame.Extended2 (BSD 3-Clause Clear License), and FFmpeg (GPL-3.0 License).
    • Added attribution for Spitfire Audio.
  • Updated the localization files.


Let me know if you have any issues with this update.
Also, please help translate NVG into your language on GitHub!
Happy generating!



Milestone 6 Hotfix 9 (v1.0.2.9)

Here are the changes in this update:

  • Added a new toggle for fullscreen mode in the options tab.
  • Added a new toggle to make NVG's window appear on top of other windows, including the taskbar.
  • Added a new toggle to make NVG's window match your screen's aspect ratio in the options tab.
  • Added a new custom cursor, with a toggle to disable it in the options tab.
  • Added a printout to console.txt that specifies if NVG is running through Proton or Wine.
  • Added ziahorizon to the list of moderators in the credits.
  • Addons are now reloaded when a new locale is chosen.
  • Changed format of the background music in an attempt to fix Proton support.
  • Changed date format in the blog tab.
  • Fixed the "View Workshop" button in addon settings taking you to an invalid Workshop submission.
  • Fixed the version info being too long in the blog tab if debug mode was enabled.
  • Fixed the tooltip using the wrong font when hovering over the "Select Language" button in the options tab.
  • Fixed a bug where the start text in the game tab for the credits was skipped.
  • Fixed the "Read More" button in the blog tab being obscured if the changelog is too long.
  • Updated the localization files.


I'll be busy during the holidays so while I may be slow to respond, please let me know if you have any issues with this update.
Also, consider translating NVG into your language on GitHub!
Happy generating!

Milestone 6 Hotfix 8 (v1.0.2.8)

Here are the changes in this update:

  • Software Changes:
    • Updated bundled yt-dlp to 2024.12.13.
      • This fixes an issue where downloading from YouTube caused a blank window to pop-up and the video not having audio.
    • Updated FFmpeg requirement to 7.1.
    • Added more verbose logging for the "FREI0R_PATH" environment variable in console.txt.
      • Sadly this doesn't yet fix the issue where you are unable to use frei0r, I hope to continue investigating this.
  • Steamworks Changes:
    • Added a new launch option to directly open console.txt.
    • Workshop tags now shows the addon type filter first in the list.
  • Store Page Changes:
    • New descriptions that better reflect and describe how NVG works and its appeal.
    • Adjusted system requirements to emphasize using an SSD and better comparison between minimal vs recommended processors.


I'll be busy during the holidays so while I may be slow to respond, please let me know if you have any issues with this update.
Also, consider translating NVG into your language on GitHub!
Happy generating!

Milestone 6 Hotfix 7 (v1.0.2.7)

Here are the changes in this update:

  • Added missing localization tokens for the Vocoder effect.
  • The Library tab's video thumbnails are now exported using FFmpeg.
    • This fixes a bug where if File Explorer doesn't have a thumbnail for a specific video, you will see a media player icon instead.
  • Added welcome text as the default status outside of holidays.
  • Updated the localization files.


Let me know if you have any issues with this update.
Also, please help translate NVG into your language on GitHub!
Happy generating!