The date 05.12.2017 (December 5, 2017) marks the legendary release of Update 2.11 Geometry Dash
While there was no major version release for the full game on December 5, 2017, this date is significant for several key updates and events within the Geometry Dash ecosystem during that period. The "Basement" and Icon Teasers
While veteran players fondly remember Update 2.0 (the Mirror Portal and Robot) and Update 2.1 (the Spider, the Gauntlets, and the chaotic "Tidal Wave" of content), the date 05.12.2017 occupies a peculiar, almost mythical corner of the game’s lore. Was it a major content drop? A bug fix? Or something else entirely?
- Change: The minimum requirement for a level to be rated (and consequently appear in the "Latest" tab with stars) was raised from 1 star to 2 stars.
- Goal: This was an anti-spam measure designed to filter out low-effort levels from the rewards system.
While there isn't a single official "story" narrative for the update on December 5, 2017 , it represents a pivotal moment in Geometry Dash
This update bridged the gap between the chaos of 2.1 and the eventual long wait for Update 2.2.
- Cheating Detection: The update introduced checks to prevent players from hacking leaderboards or unlocking icons/cosmetics illegitimately.
- Consequence: Many accounts utilizing "hacks" or third-party tools found themselves unable to post scores or were flagged by the new system.
General Tweaks: Included minor bug fixes and performance adjustments to improve stability. Geometry Dash Update 2.11 Features (November 2017)
New Collectibles: 40 additional chests in the Treasure Room and various new icon kits. The Winter 2017 Teasers