v5.1.0 | Voice Gateway v8

Overview

This release updates the implementation of the voice gateway to API version 8 (previously 4). Previous versions will be incompatible coming November 18, 2024. This includes adding a new dependency on tink, to support the new encryption modes.

Additionally, the MessageEmbedEvent has been removed. Discord sends standard update events for embed loading now, this event can no longer be supported.

New Features

• Add new message and embed types by @MinnDevelopment in #2716

Changes

• Upgrade to voice gateway v8 by @MinnDevelopment in #2717
• Remove MessageEmbedEvent by @MinnDevelopment in #2720

Bug Fixes

• Handle guild stickers array as optional in EntityBuilder#createGuild by @Xirado in #2714

Full Changelog: v5.0.2...v5.1.0

Installation

Gradle

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}
dependencies {
    implementation("net.dv8tion:JDA:5.1.0")
}

Maven

<dependency>
    <groupId>net.dv8tion</groupId>
    <artifactId>JDA</artifactId>
    <version>5.1.0</version> 
</dependency>