We're adding some improvements to our character controller. This update will include new and improved character handling and new functions with Lua for your character.

We're adding sounds to the World to Build experience! Along with common sounds like footsteps, jumps, clicks, and other ambient sounds, we're adding a sound library full of sounds players can build their worlds with!

Along with the component and properties upgrades, we are adding a new object property called "static" which lets players choose if an object will never do anything except stay where it is without changing. If players have showcase maps where nothing changes or moves, setting all of the objects to static will drastically increase performance.

We are developing a system where players can create voxel-based models in our voxel editor that can be placed into worlds. Players will be able to create their own voxel designs or get them from others!

We are changing our materials system and in-game visuals to better align with our goals as a sandbox game. This update will include changes to how materials are used, what materials we offer, and how the in-game visuals of our client are perceived.

We're upgrading components and properties of objects to allow for more abstract objects to be created, like "empties" and blocks that also have a light or spawn point component, multiple scripts on a block, and more. This update includes changes to the backend of the builder UI and all objects in the game.

We are upgrading our legacy world support to continue supporting older games with a faster system.

We're adding capes and hats to the Marketplace! Capes and hats will be special voxel-based creations uploaded to the Marketplace. They will also include special-stock collectible items that go off sale after a certain amount of time. We'll announce more as we get closer to a release!

We're deprecating our current launcher for the Windows platform in favor of a cross-platform launcher. This will enable us to reach players with other operating systems easier. This update also includes our new voxel editor, which will allow players to build their own designs and submit them to the Marketplace. For more information, check out this blog post: https://blog.worldtobuild.com/2021/01/new-year-new-update/

We are changing our current avatars to a voxel-based system! This will enable players to build their own avatars straight from the builder client. Read more about what this feature includes here: https://blog.worldtobuild.com/2021/01/new-year-new-update/