# 0.12 release announcement

Hey @everyone! :ferrisparty:

After **5 months of work**, Veloren's 0.12 is being released today and we're eager to show you what we've been working on! :tada:

In celebration for 0.12's release we've decided to change the main server to a custom map loaded with some cool stuff. Checkout the massive hand-crafted Desert City and its activities such as Horse Racing, Arenas/Colosseum, and Parkour (keep an eye out for the Secret Room!) :ninja:

Be sure to come online on <t:1645293600> to help us break our record of **183 players online at once**, so be sure to partake in the festivities and events! :dwarven_cheese: :clinking_glass:

We greatly appreciate your playtime, interest, and feedback so thank you all for supporting the project! :veloren:

Here are some of the bigger changes for this version:

:star: Gnarlings strongholds
:star: Waterfalls, water shaders, and river sound effects
:star: Shrubs, point lighting
:star: Arthropods
:star: Overhauled mount system
:star: Ability selection improvements

You can read all about this release and more changes on our blog: <https://veloren.net/release-0-12>

We'll be streaming our "Release Party Dev Chats": <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLraJC8pnbo>

We also made a trailer for this release!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=604JC5QdYQE