https://www.srb2.org/2017/05/srb2-version-2-1-19-patch-release/

Hi again. Yes, we know - the previous release did not fix the netgame exploit properly. We've been working hard, though, and that (along with a few other potential exploits waiting to happen) is now fixed. We'll be bringing the Master Server back up to allow people to advertise servers online again. As always though, if there are further netplay issues, please report them to us on the Message Board here[mb.srb2.org]. We can't fix what we don't know about!

Netgame fixes:

• Patched a few more crash-causing exploits enabled by malformed packets, as discussed above.
  
• Fixed cooperative intermission bonuses such as extra lives not being awarded server-side on dedicated servers, leading to desynchronisation.
  
• Fixed an issue where you could join a netgame despite having too many files loaded to be able to match the server's file list, leading to desynchronisation.
  
• Fixed an issue where you stayed connected to a netgame when you have too many files loaded to apply one the host added, leading to desynchronisation.
  
• Inform the adminplayer when they send an addfile request that can't be completed because the host has too many files added.
  
• Fixed a bizzare issue where, if you quit a server the moment you create it, you will be instantly kicked if you make a new one.

Minor, unrelated fixes:

• Fixed an issue where missiles were able to effortlessly glide up slopes without exploding.
  
• Corrected a log message informing the player that they had extra colormaps on game startup when none were actually available.
  
• Removed a typo resulting in the NiGHTS capsule having the red ring's skincolor applied on spawn.

Get it now from SRB2 org[www.srb2.org], SRB2 GitHub[github.com], Game Jolt[gamejolt.com], or itch io[jte.itch.io]

Hey all

We weren’t really planning on doing this, but an exploit has been discovered and, unfortunately, been used to crash peoples’ servers and we need to plug the hole. So we’re releasing version 2.1.18. We’re still hard at work on 2.2, and we’re hoping to have stuff for you soon on that front.

Patch notes:

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Get it now from SRB2 org[www.srb2.org], Game Jolt[gamejolt.com], or itch io[jte.itch.io]

We have a very important announcement for you all:

Netgames[www.srb2.org] are stable[www.srb2.org] once again[www.srb2.org]. (Thanks to Mr. Mystery for taking these screenshots of almost 32 players in a single netgame!)

Now now, before you go too crazy, keep in mind that things still aren't perfect. There may be unexpected issues stemming solely from the fact that some parts of our game hasn't had proper testing in years, due to the instability of netgames. But it's safe to say that things are back to a level of stability around that of version 2.0, if not a little better than that. Special shoutouts go to LJSonik, who was the one to discover and fix the majority of these problems that had been difficult to find.

Though the stability of netgames is a huge part of this update, it's not the only thing featured in it. See below for the full patch notes...

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2.1.16 is here! There is one very important thing we need to state up front – in order to make the online SRB2 experience more stable and reduce the number of desynchronisations that may occur, we have decided to make the difficult decision of disabling netgame capabilities in Direct Draw (srb2dd.exe) builds. It will be a long road, but this first consolidating step will help us understand and potentially solve the problems with the netcode. We’ll give you the patch notes at the end of the post, don’t you worry.

In case you haven’t been paying attention to the forums, there’s been an interesting group project that’s been going on – and it’s out now! It’s called Shut Up and Get On It, or SUGOI, and with 29 unique levels it’s one of the biggest map packs in the history of SRB2. Pretty much the whole community has come together to work on this thing and, thanks to the magic of slopes, it’s really amazing. We encourage you to go play that map pack after downloading the 2.1.16 update.

Read more[www.srb2.org]

Inuyasha - May 19, 2016[www.srb2.org]

This release is being provided both in the form of an installer for those new to the game, and a patch for those who have already installed the game. The patch works only with version 2.1.14.

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