# Sphinixx Format Engine — weekly release notes

**5–10 October 2026 · v0.8.4 closed alpha · Windows build 6**

This week's work focused on everyday editing, desktop compatibility and some
runtime housekeeping.

- Improved Windows setup and launch handling, with updates to the installer
  and desktop options.
- Tidied up Creator selection, resizing, palettes and undo behaviour, along
  with fixes to saving and profile synchronisation.
- Extended the theatrical workspace with room and layer editing, cue playback
  and character controls.
- Made a few Asset Studio workflow adjustments and added a local memo
  workspace for project notes and reference files.
- Reduced some rendering and navigation overhead, worked on startup delays
  and memory handling, and checked performance in busier scenes.
- Added support for imported backer lists, a closing thank-you screen and
  ending an OBS stream. Format options now also include asset disclosure
  and optional credits.
- Updated tests, creator guides and performance records, and brought the
  engine documentation together in the technical documents repository.