# 2.5.0 - Performance & Stability Update
## 🎯 Major Improvements
This release **fixes all known issues from 2.4.0 beta** and makes the mod fully stable!
### ⚡ Performance Fixes
- **✅ FIXED: Lag spikes eliminated** - Track loading now happens asynchronously on background threads
- **✅ FIXED: No more FPS drops** - All file I/O moved off the main render thread
- **✅ Smooth track switching** - Instant transitions with smart preloading
- **✅ Faster Minecraft startup** - Manifest loading deferred until first use
### 🛡️ Stability Fixes
- **✅ FIXED: All crashes resolved** - Comprehensive bounds checking prevents index errors
- **✅ Bulletproof validation** - Every track access is now validated
- **✅ Graceful error handling** - Missing tracks handled without crashes
- **✅ Thread-safe operations** - Proper synchronization prevents race conditions
### 🎵 Technical Improvements
- **Async audio loading** - Files load in background without blocking gameplay
- **Smart debouncing** - Prevents issues from rapid skip button clicking
- **Track preloading** - Next track loads ahead of time for instant playback
- **Lazy initialization** - Resources created only when needed
## 🎉 Result
The mod is now **production-ready** with no known bugs! Enjoy smooth, lag-free music playback.
Developer information
Projects on Modrinth are automatically available through a Maven repository for use with JVM build tools such as Gradle.
maven { name = "Modrinth"; url = "https://api.modrinth.com/maven" }