Within 24 hours, the Top 100 Extreme Demon list saw 30 levels removed for being unverifiable or hacked. Chaos, but necessary chaos.
On December 5, 2017, no major update for the full version of Geometry Dash was released; however, developer RobTop was actively preparing for the expansion Geometry Dash SubZero
: One of the most notable additions was the overhaul and expansion of the level editor. This update made creating and sharing custom levels easier and more intuitive than ever before. Players could now design more complex and creative levels, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in Geometry Dash. Geometry Dash Update 05.12.2017
While there isn't a single official "story" narrative for the update on December 5, 2017 , it represents a pivotal moment in Geometry Dash
The immediate reaction to the update was… mixed. The subreddit exploded. Within 24 hours, the Top 100 Extreme Demon
The week of December 5, 2017, was also the start of the "Winter is Coming" marketing campaign from developer RobTop.
: The game was optimized to utilize the full screen of the then-new iPhone X. This update made creating and sharing custom levels
: The first look at the "Reverse" and "Zoom" triggers that would later change level design forever.