Hey there everyone!
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest update to MEs, bringing you some features we’re very excited about. Read below for the new features, changes and fixes included in this update.
Unfortunately bringing you all these updates comes at the cost of the data currently in MEs. Due to the nature of Early Access development any files you had previously in the MIND, and any worlds you created will be inaccessible after updating. We apologize for any inconvenience - to stay up to date with any announcements please join our Discord server (links below).
Now, onto the fun stuff!
New Features
Multiplayer
You can now explore Worlds and place patches together with others! When creating a new world, pick the Cloud World option to receive a shareable access key. Enter this key in the Join World menu to collaborate with others. You can still make private worlds by picking Local World during world creation.
User Profile
When you first launch MEs after updating, you will need to create a user profile by entering your email address. Afterwards, you can set your user name and user ID. The username will be visible to others as you explore the metaverses in future releases, whilst the user ID is a hint at things to come in the future….
Starter Pack
We have prepared some 3D Models to get you started in MEs. You can download them here and import them into your mind so you’re not starting from 0 assets.
Updates, Fixes, Improvements
Settings Menu Links
We’ve added some handy links to directly share your feedback with us or report a bug. We’d greatly appreciate your help in shaping the future of MEs together!
UI Overhaul
A majority of our UI backend got a facelift. While a lot of these changes might be invisible to the player - they’ll make future UI implementations much easier.
Rotation Widget
Rotating your patches is not only easier, it also displays a helpful guide so you always know which axis you’re currently rotating. You can also hold down the right mouse button to reset the position.
Known Issues/Planned Fixes
Patch Placement
The patch placement system will be receiving an overhaul in order to provide you with more control when designing your worlds.
Patch Collisions
Patch collisions can be inconsistent when patches are sloped and during multiplayer.
Patch Uploads
Patches disappear briefly whilst they’re being uploaded to the server when placing a patch in a cloud world.
What’s next?
Tutorial World
A tutorial world to introduce new users to MEs and it’s functionality is in the implementation process.
New Worlds
Some new worlds we are very excited to share with you are closer on the horizon than you might think…
Privacy Controls
A suite of permission controls allowing creators to specify who & how others can interact with their worlds and patches is in the design stage.
Communication System
We are in the early planning stages for a system allowing communication in multiplayer worlds.
Fixes, Updates, and Improvements
We will continue to improve MEs in between bigger feature releases. Please share your feedback with us in our Discord server or via the feedback forms found in the MEs settings menu - we greatly appreciate your help!
Thank you for reading our patch notes, now go let your creativity be free!
O Ltd