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+title: Defold Newsletter June 2026
+excerpt: Defold 1.13.0, Wavedash joining as a Bronze Partner, the first half of 2026 summary, new games, tools, and community highlights from June 2026.
+author: Defold Foundation
+tags: ["newsletter", "release", "community"]
+---
+
+![Defold Newsletter June 2026](/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/thumbnail.webp)
+
+## News
+
+It's been a long time!
+
+The beta of the currently released Defold 1.13.0 was longer than usual because it was a bigger one with spring cleanup. And it also comes with great features! Check out our progress in the first half of 2026! If you have something you wish to share, please send us an email at [info@defold.se](mailto:info@defold.se).
+
+[Read the formatted newsletter here](https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3g2xillke4lpfe.html?t=1782885697731) or read its content below:
+
+
+## [Wavedash now supports Defold](https://forum.defold.com/t/wavedash-joins-the-defold-foundation-as-a-bronze-partner/82869)
+
+![Wavedash now supports Defold](/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/wavedash.webp)
+
+We’re very happy to announce that Wavedash joins us as a Bronze partner! Wavedash is a website with free and paid premium web games, and we now have a Defold native extension for [Wavedash SDK](https://defold.com/assets/wavedash/), check out the details here:
+
+[Read the announcement post](https://forum.defold.com/t/wavedash-joins-the-defold-foundation-as-a-bronze-partner/82869)
+
+
+## [Summary of the first half of 2026](https://defold.com/2026/06/30/Defold-H1-2026/)
+
+![Summary of the first half of 2026](/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/summary.webp)
+
+We invite you to read the summary of the recent 1.12.x and 1.13.0 releases that marked half of the year of work on Defold to make it a better engine:
+
+[Read our mid-year summary](https://defold.com/2026/06/30/Defold-H1-2026/)
+
+
+## [GamedevJS Jam 2026 results](https://forum.defold.com/t/defold-x-gamedev-js-jam-2026/82563/61)
+
+A total of 495 games were submitted, of which 17 were made with Defold! We have awarded 10 best games made with Defold, check the results here:
+
+[Check all games made with Defold on GamedevJS Jam 2026](https://forum.defold.com/t/defold-x-gamedev-js-jam-2026/82563/61)
+
+
+## New games made with Defold:
+
+<div class="newsletter-media-list">
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circlup.app"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/circlup.webp" alt="Circlup"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circlup.app">Circlup</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by Son of a Byte</em></p>
+			<p>Minimalist experience where the primary task is to complete a circle across 50 unique challenges, now out:</p>
+			<p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circlup.app">Free on Google Play</a></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blocks-away-escape-puzzle/id6763660455"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/blocks_away.webp" alt="Blocks Away"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blocks-away-escape-puzzle/id6763660455">Blocks Away</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by Denis Mikhaylov</em></p>
+			<p>Satisfying minimalist puzzle game where you tap the blocks to remove them from the board, play for free on mobile:</p>
+			<p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blocks-away-escape-puzzle/id6763660455">Free on App Store</a></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://on.itch.io/ona"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/ona.webp" alt="ONA"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://on.itch.io/ona">ONA</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by on</em></p>
+			<p>Neon shapeshifting game made for Spark Game Jam 2026, where the player changes shape to overcome obstacles:</p>
+			<p><a href="https://on.itch.io/ona">Play for free on itch.io</a></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+</div>
+
+
+## Assets, extensions and tools:
+
+<div class="newsletter-media-list">
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/fmod-extension-for-defold-now-official/82973"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/fmod.webp" alt="FMOD official Defold extension"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/fmod-extension-for-defold-now-official/82973">FMOD official Defold extension</a></h3>
+			<p>Over the past year we've maintained and updated the community library for FMOD to make it official now</p>
+			<p><em>by Defold Foundation</em></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/firebase-crashlytics-for-defold/82884"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/firebase.webp" alt="Firebase Crashlytics Defold extension"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/firebase-crashlytics-for-defold/82884">Firebase Crashlytics Defold extension</a></h3>
+			<p>Powerful extension for reporting native crashes on Android, iOS, and macOS is now available for Defold</p>
+			<p><em>by Defold Foundation</em></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/spriteloop-defold-extension-development-log/82835"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/sprite_loop.webp" alt="Sprite Loop"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/spriteloop-defold-extension-development-log/82835">Sprite Loop</a></h3>
+			<p>Free lightweight 2D cut-out animation tool for games with a Defold native extension and Editor component support</p>
+			<p><em>by Balkan Ram Games</em></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/defold-fake-real-glass/82734"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/glass.webp" alt="Defold Fake Real Glass"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://forum.defold.com/t/defold-fake-real-glass/82734">Defold Fake Real Glass</a></h3>
+			<p>Multipass glass effect shader and rendering pipeline for Defold with different glass material properties</p>
+			<p><em>by Paweł Jarosz</em></p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+</div>
+
+### [Defold Xoshiro 256](https://defold.com/assets/xoshiro256/)
+
+A fast, high-quality procedural random number generator
+
+_by Glorius Silver_
+
+
+### [Defold VSCode Kit](https://forum.defold.com/t/defold-kit-visual-studio-code-extension/74119/75)
+
+Using Defold Kit you can now e.g. build or hot reload from VSCode
+
+_by astrochili_
+
+
+## Worth reading:
+
+### [Power Fantasies - interview with Alex from 8BitSkull on Skull Horde and more](https://defold.com/2026/05/15/8BitSkull-Skull-Horde-Interview/)
+
+How is it to release 4 games and still run a sustainable game studio?
+
+_by Defold Foundation_
+
+
+### [Building Mad Skills Motocross 2 for Poki with Defold](https://defold.com/2026/06/02/Mad-Skills-Motocross-2/)
+
+In this Creator Spotlight interview we discuss about porting MSM2 to web.
+
+_by Defold Foundation_
+
+
+### [Best Practices for Web Games Development](https://defold.com/2026/06/02/Best-practices-when-building-for-the-web/)
+
+Practical, useful article for anyone targeting web and HTML5 distribution.
+
+_by Defold Foundation_
+
+
+### [Post-mortem inforgraphic for Perfect+1 - a jam winner game](https://forum.defold.com/t/perfect-1/81394/12)
+
+A nice article in a form of an infographic for a well designed puzzle game
+
+_by Hell Hog Games_
+
+
+### [Playgama Web Games Industry Market Map 2026](https://wiki.playgama.com/playgama/articles/introducing-the-web-games-industry-market-map-2026)
+
+A great read for anyone following the web games market.
+
+_by Playgama_
+
+
+### [Deep Dive into Green Game Jam with Bounce Ball](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/deep-dive-green-game-jamt-george-zarkua-xmwqf/)
+
+Learn how it helped improving monetization, increasing revenue by 32%
+
+_by George Zarkua_
+
+
+## Worth watching:
+
+<div class="newsletter-media-list">
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyaWaNil50o"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/yt_gamefromscratch.webp" alt="New look at Defold"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyaWaNil50o">New look at Defold</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by Game From Scratch</em></p>
+			<p>Mike is looking at new 3D features in Defold and presenting it from scratch</p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWFJS42XHg"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/yt_asatte.webp" alt="Complete Tutorial"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VWFJS42XHg">Complete Tutorial</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by Asatte Games</em></p>
+			<p>Learn how to build a complete incremental game in Defold</p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+	<div class="newsletter-media-item">
+		<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-3fLr7AqE"><img src="/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/yt_comparison.webp" alt="Comparison"></a>
+		<div class="newsletter-media-copy">
+			<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-3fLr7AqE">Comparison</a></h3>
+			<p><em>by Paperclick</em></p>
+			<p>A straightforward and simple comparison of 3 game engines</p>
+		</div>
+	</div>
+</div>
+
+
+## [Defold 1.13.0 has been released](https://defold.com/2026/06/22/Defold-1-13-0/)
+
+![Defold 1.13.0 has been released](/images/posts/newsletter-june-2026/defold_1_13_0.webp)
+
+Highlights:
+
+- 💪 Morph target support for model components
+- 🧲 Expanded Box2D scripting, including joints
+- 📹 Camera preview overlay in the Scene View
+- 💨 Frustum culling for Particle FX
+- 📱 Vulkan as the default graphics API on Android
+- 🎨 New material and compute script modules
+- ⚙️ Runtime graphics adapter and feature inspection
+- 🤖 New authenticated editor /eval endpoint for automation workflows
+- 🧹 Cleanup of legacy APIs and formats, fixes and more!
+
+[CHECK THE RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT](https://defold.com/2026/06/22/Defold-1-13-0/)
+
+
+## Help Defold grow!
+
+Support the Defold Foundation and help us cover operational costs. Received donations will be used to pay for the native extension build servers. The Defold native extension build servers are provided completely free of charge to all.
+
+[SUPPORT DEFOLD 🧡](https://defold.com/donate/)

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