Mapbox GL JS version 2.0 introduces enhanced storytelling capabilities through its updated template designed for data journalists and digital storytellers, requiring no coding experience. The new release includes 135 million square kilometers of high-resolution satellite imagery and allows for the integration of 3D terrain, enriching narratives about topics like travel, real estate, and the environment. The update provides storytellers with more control over their content, offering features such as customizable layout positions, map transitions, marker colors, and the ability to trigger custom JavaScript functions for additional interactive elements. Furthermore, the template is backward compatible, enabling users to easily upgrade existing stories by incorporating new features like 3D terrain with minimal configuration changes.