MateEngine X3.3 Avatar Walking on Desktop (Experimental) We heard your feedback and worked on it. Avatars can now move freely on your desktop. When an avatar is idle, it can walk on its own to the left or right. If the avatar is not idle (for example, dancing or playing another animation), it will not walk away. This feature is experimental and can be enabled in the Settings menu by scrolling a…
MateEngine X3.2 – Community Update This update focuses on community suggestions and reported bugs. Timer Update (User Request #363) You can now add unlimited timers to MateEngine, perfect for reminders like your pizza timer. Open the Alarm menu via the radial menu and click the new “Add Timer” button next to “Add Alarm.” Set any duration up to 24 hours and 59 minutes, and add a custom message f…
MateEngine X3.1 Screenshot Feature You can now take high-quality screenshots of your avatar directly from the MateEngine System Tray by clicking “Take Screenshot.” Images are saved with a transparent background, ideal for creating banners or editing photos. Saved under: Pictures/MateScreenshots System Tray · Added a Resize Window option. This helps users on high-resolution displays (such as 4K…
MateEngine X3.0-1 Patch · Fixed an issue where the avatar could clip into the taskbar when moved sideways quickly before sitting. · Fixed an issue where the avatar could clip into windows when moved sideways quickly before sitting. · Fixed an issue where the avatar could sink into windows or the taskbar when switching sitting positions rapidly. · Fixed an issue causing the MateEngine startup so…
MATEENGINE X3.0 First of all, thank you so much for using MateEngine, especially to everyone who purchased it and supports me as a solo developer. MateEngine has reached a new milestone. We’ve fixed many bugs and added three major features and core changes to the app. You may have noticed a lot of recent updates. That’s because I’ve seen incredible support on Discord and here on the Steam page.…
Oh no! A zombie! Yes, you see that right — we’re bringing Minecraft into MateEngine! We’re developing both a Forge mod and a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.X. This integration enables cross-interaction between MateEngine and Minecraft: Java Edition. Right now, we’re building a system where your avatar warns you when certain mobs are nearby. We’ve all been there: a creeper sneaks up, and suddenly…
Improved Taskbar and Window Sitting We are currently rewriting the sitting mechanics for taskbar and window sitting. This update will allow avatars to sit on windows and the taskbar in a more natural and visually appealing way. It uses special layering methods so that legs appear in front of a window while hair and other parts render behind it, creating a more realistic look. Developing this fe…
MateEngine 2.7.0 Fixes and Improvements: · Fixed an issue where the avatar could be dragged beyond window edges, causing visual glitches. · #268 The avatar no longer reacts to mouse movement when “Avatar Always in Front” is disabled. · #288 Added a “Reset Blendshapes” button to the Blendshape Menu that allows resetting all blendshape values to default. Changes: · #149 Headpats now require circu…
MateEngine 2.6.0-2 – Performance Update A new toggle called "Memory Optimization" has been added in the Debugging section (Open Settings and scroll down). When enabled, it reduces RAM usage by up to 60%. If you notice bugs, issues, or strange behavior, it’s recommended to turn this feature off. This option is mainly intended for systems with 8 GB of RAM or less. Users with 16 GB or more general…
MateEngine 2.6.0 – Modding Update UI Updates · Languages are now preloaded, removing visual glitches when opening the Settings Menu · The Settings Menu UI has been fully redesigned, with all settings organized into clear categories for easier navigation · Overall UI loading speed has been improved · The Tutorial Page now matches the new UI design for a consistent look · Changed the spacing betw…
Modding Update An update is coming in a few days that opens more modding in MateEngine. This post walks you through what is new and how you can join in. MateEngine was built for the community and I have been reading your wishes on Discord and the GitHub request hub. Let us make cute things together. What is coming · Voice packs and sound packs Replace any sound in MateEngine. UI clicks, drag so…
MateEngine 2.5.0-2 – The Finishing Update Performance Update · Fixed an issue that caused slow boot times on the Steam version. · Improved startup speed by up to 2×, allowing MateEngine to launch much faster. · Added automatic mesh data optimization to reduce GPU usage. Note: User-generated content such as Workshop avatars may still perform worse than MateEngine’s original avatars. VRMLoader Up…
MateEngine 2.5.0 – The Polishing Update MateEngine 2.5.0 focuses entirely on refinement and user experience. Countless small bugs, jitters, and inconsistencies have been removed to make the overall experience smoother, more stable, and natural. This update introduces no new features but improves performance, responsiveness, and internal reliability across all systems. VRMLoader Update · Added f…
MateEngine 2.4.8 - 8 Avatars At Once! + Dance Player / Sync Improvements Fixes and Improvements: · Fixed an issue where .ME Dance Mods were not synced across multiple instances. · Fixed an issue where regular .ME Mods appeared in the Dance Player list. · Improved Sync Dance between instances; synchronization should now be precise, with only rare desyncs of up to 0.5 seconds. · Fixed an issue wh…
MateEngine 2.4.6 Dance Player Updates · Added automatic MMD-to-VRM facial expression conversion for avatars without MMD Blendshapes. Models must include standard VRM Blendshapes; otherwise, no facial expressions will appear. · Added the ability to favorite songs in the Dance Mods list. · Added a Favorite Filter: click the heart icon to display only favorited songs. · Added Song Search to quickl…
MateEngine 2.4.4 - Patch 4 Changes: · Major performance boost when multiple mods are installed · Improved performance when handling many chatbot messages · Slight performance gain for Dance Player · Reworked internal code for overall optimization · Updated color theme options for better consistency · Fixed several issues with old color theme sliders that caused UI color glitches · Fixed perform…
MateEngine 2.4.3 – Patch 3 Changes: · Sliders now adapt their color to your selected Hue setting. · The Settings menu can now be opened while the Dance Player is playing an MMD animation. · You can now enter Big Screen Mode during MMD playback (experimental). Fixes: · Fixed an issue that caused mods to upload twice instead of once. · Fixed event-based message mouth movements not working for cus…
MateEngine 2.4.1 – Patch 1 * Fixed memory overload issues with Mods and Dance Mods * Fixed face distortion caused by MMD blendshapes in the Dance Player * Songs now automatically play the next track when the current one finishes
MateEngine 2.4.0 – Custom Dance & Husbando Update Two major features are here: Custom Dances and Husbando Mode. Custom Dances (MMD-like) A new Circle Menu entry has been added. Open the menu and select Play to access the new Media Player, which lets you load and play modded dance files with synced music and animation. You can now upload and share custom dances via the Steam Workshop. These are…
MateEngine 2.2.5 New · Dragging Physics: Avatars now respond with realistic body motion when dragged. Moving the avatar in any direction causes slight counter-rotation and limb sway for more natural movement. · Added a transition layer between Dragging Physics and all animation states to eliminate visual glitches during transitions. Changes · The avatar no longer attempts to hold the mouse curs…
MateEngine 2.2.4-2 – Debugging Update Debug Menu Added a Debug Menu (open with F8) that displays nearly all internal parameters, including bools, ints, floats, and strings. Includes advanced developer options to modify internal AI behavior and hidden engine variables. Use with caution — intended for modders and developers only. Examples of what can be changed using Debug Settings: · Rotate the…
MateEngine 2.2.0 Huge AI Update · Switched from the local LLM "Qwen 3 4B" to "Llama 3.2 3B" by Meta Platforms Inc. We found that Llama 3.2 3B fits much better for casual conversation, and the previously known "Loop" text issue has been fully resolved. · Conversations now feel more natural and coherent. · The Chat Bot no longer repeats or rephrases the same answer. · Markdown rendering has been…
MateEngine 2.1.4 **AI Changes** We implemented Semi-Markdown Text Support. These are the formats that are Supported - # Heading 1 - ## Heading 2 - ### Heading 3 - **Bold** - *Italics* - ***Italics Bold*** It does not support Code Blocks. - AI Streams a little faster its responses however this may only apply to PCs with RTX4XXX and RTX5XXX Cards but not below or any AMD GPU - Markdown Text Color…
MateEngine 2.1.2 Avatar Settings Soft Reset The first time you start version 2.1.2, your last used avatar may not load automatically. This is because the system for saving and loading avatar settings has been updated. Simply select your favorite avatar again after updating, and everything will return to normal. Multi Avatar Support You can now have up to three avatars active on your desktop at…
MateEngine 2.1.0 Why is this version 2.1.0 already and not 2.0.1? The reason is we updated the whole engine backend. We updated from Unity 6 to Unity 6.2, which is a major change to the engine that runs MateEngine. Event Based Messages When your Avatar is dragged, dances, gets headpats, sits on a window, or rests on the soft macaroon, it will now randomly make comments! To use this feature, go…
MateEngine 2.0.0 Thank you so much for using MateEngine, whether it’s the free version on GitHub or the donated version on Steam. I’m so grateful to every single person who supports this little open source project. Version 2.0.0 is a really big update with lots of love poured into it. It brings new AI chat features, fresh sounds, and cute little cosmetics. All of this only exists because of you…
MateEngine 1.9.8 New Features Animations · Added 2 new Sitting Animations · Added 2 new BigScreen Animations System Start Option · New “Start with Windows” checkbox in the Options menu · When enabled, the app will auto-launch on PC boot · Default: disabled (can be toggled anytime) Blendshape Settings (Experimental) · Allows adjusting mesh features on most avatars (e.g., hair length, chest size,…
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