Patch Notes

February 13, 2026

Specializations

Every class now has 2-3 unique specializations that change your character's weapons, armor, and visual style. Choose your path when creating a character!

  • Warrior: Warbringer (Greatsword), Vanguard (Sword & Shield), Berserker (Dual Axes)
  • Mage: Arcanist (Staff), Necromancer (Wand & Orb), Spellblade (Magic Sword & Orb)
  • Rogue: Outlaw (Dual Daggers), Venomfang (Poison Daggers), Mercenary (Dual Swords)
  • Priest: Holy (Staff & Tome), Zealot (Scepter & Holy Book), Heretic (Staff & Book)
  • Paladin: Justicar (Warhammer & Shield), Oathkeeper (Greatsword), Aegis (Sword & Shield)
  • Shaman: Stormbringer (Totem Staff), Earthguard (Mace & Shield), Windwalker (Dual Fists)
  • Hunter: Tracker (Wolf + Rifle), Stalker (Raptor + Bow), Falconer (Eagle + Crossbow)

Existing characters have been assigned the default specialization for their class. Specializations are displayed on character pages and the leaderboard.

February 5, 2026

✨ Animations & Motion Overhaul

The entire site now features smooth, polished animations powered by Framer Motion. Every page has been updated with carefully orchestrated motion to make the experience feel more alive.

  • Staggered reveal animations on the character page — title, avatar, XP bar, stats, and share button cascade in sequence
  • Dramatic avatar glow burst effect when your character portrait loads
  • Animated XP progress bar that fills up after the avatar reveal, with live-counting follower and percentage numbers
  • Bouncy class selection buttons on the create page with smooth preview image crossfades
  • Staggered row entrance animations on the leaderboard for the top entries
  • Smooth page transitions across the entire site
  • Animated copy-link button icon swap

♿ Accessibility

  • Full prefers-reduced-motion support — all animations are disabled for users who prefer reduced motion

January 22, 2026

🎭 New Classes Added

Two new classes have been added to the roster, bringing the total to 7 playable classes:

  • Hunter: Masters of ranged combat and animal companions. Hunters track their prey from afar, wielding bows and commanding loyal beasts. Perfect for those who prefer to strike from the shadows with precision and patience.
  • Shaman: Spiritual guides who channel the elements and ancestral spirits. Shamans balance offensive elemental magic with powerful healing totems, serving as versatile support in any adventure. Their connection to nature and the spirit world makes them formidable allies.

🔧 Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Fixed issues with the auto-leveling system not updating correctly in certain edge cases
  • Improved character level calculation accuracy when follower counts fluctuate
  • Enhanced tier transition detection to ensure smooth character regeneration

January 19, 2026

⚡ Auto-Leveling System

Your character now automatically levels up based on your X follower count! No need to manually refresh or regenerate your character anymore.

  • Character levels and titles update dynamically as your follower count grows
  • Instant synchronization when you visit your character page
  • Smooth progression through all tier levels (Poor → Common → Uncommon → Rare → Epic → Legendary → Mythic)

🎨 Automatic Character Regeneration

When you cross a tier threshold, your character image automatically regenerates to reflect your new prestige level!

  • Enhanced visual effects and details as you progress through tiers
  • More elaborate armor, weapons, and magical effects for higher-tier characters
  • Seamless transition - your character evolves as you grow your influence

January 17, 2026

🚀 X Char Launch

Welcome to X Char! Transform your X profile into an epic RPG character.

Core Features:

  • Generate personalized retro-style pixel art characters based on your X profile picture
  • Your follower count determines your character's level and tier
  • Unique shareable character page at xchar.art/@yourhandle
  • Downloadable character images for use anywhere

Initial Classes:

  • Warrior: Mighty melee combatants clad in heavy armor
  • Mage: Arcane spellcasters wielding devastating magical power
  • Rogue: Stealthy assassins who strike from the shadows
  • Priest: Holy healers and protectors of the faithful
  • Paladin: Righteous knights combining martial prowess with divine magic

Tier System:

Seven distinct tiers reflect your X influence:

  • Poor (Gray): 0-99 followers - Just starting your journey
  • Common (White): 100-499 followers - Building your presence
  • Uncommon (Green): 500-2,499 followers - Making your mark
  • Rare (Blue): 2,500-9,999 followers - Rising star
  • Epic (Purple): 10,000-49,999 followers - Notable influencer
  • Legendary (Orange): 50,000-499,999 followers - Major presence
  • Mythic (Light Blue): 500,000+ followers - Among the elite