🧱 The Custom Materials Update is HERE! 🤯

This is something we mentioned on the last 2 roadmaps, and it's finally happening - the first part of our expanded community-made custom content support journey in House Flipper 2's development is here!

Let's explain what is the Custom Materials Update and how to use all the features within this new exciting addition. 🤩
Since the release of House Flipper 2 we've been looking at your comments and seeing a huge interest in discussions about modding and community-made content. We know that you loved the Steam Workshop features in House Flipper 1, and we know it's something a lot of you are missing in House Flipper 2.

For us, one of the big priorities currently is to make sure that all the players get the same amount of content, no matter the platform! That's why for more than a year already, we've been working on more options regarding Custom Content that'd be available to all the flippers! 🤗
We love how big of a success the custom, community-made houses and jobs on Mod.io are, and now it's time to step it up a notch!

Keep in mind that this new system might not be perfect as it's still work-in-progress! We actualy would love to get as much feedback and ideas from you guys, as we'd like to make it perfect before introducing Custom Items. For now, you should treat this new system as an ""early access"" feature - far from perfect and prone to change! 🚧

📋 Let's make sure everybody fully understands the terminology we're using:
Custom Content = Custom Builds + Custom Assets
Custom Builds = Custom Houses + Custom Jobs
Custom Assets = Custom Pictures + Custom Materials + Custom Items (in the future!)

This update focuses mainly on Custom Materials, which means community-made wallpapers, furniture patterns, wood types, metals, stones, bricks etc.

What's new?

• The ability to add new materials - players can now create Custom Materials to use in both Sandbox and Story modes.
• Houses and jobs from Mod.io now list all required Custom Asset files and download anything missing automatically.
• You can use Custom Materials in Co-op (crossplay included) - Custom Material files will automatically synchronize between players and download the required files for you and your friends.
• Improved Custom Pictures support in Co-op - just like other Custom Assets, they now sync automatically (as long as they’re uploaded to Mod.io and set to public).
• Refreshed in-game Mod.io browser.
• In-game Content Library - create, upload and manage your Custom Assets without leaving the game.
• Custom Pictures web uploader - upload your Custom Pictures using a webpage making the process easier for you.
• Blender Addon that helps you create your own Custom Materials.
• New guides on Mod.io explaining the new Custom Content related processes in detail.
• The Day/Night cycle can now be disabled.

Additionally!

• Significantly improved rendering pipeline, which affects culling, performance, shadows, and quality.
• Optimized environments to further lift up the performance.
• Some players report visual glitches and unnatural activity within the game. We are actively investigating the issue.
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If you'd like to play around, tinker, or even contribute to the community of flippers by creating your own Custom Materials, we invite you to start your journey!
There's a certain skill floor involved, but don't worry, we made sure to provide you all the information you need in the Mod.io guide section. 📖

⚙️ Requirement wise, here's what you're gonna need on your PC to work on your own Custom Materials:
- House Flipper 2
- Blender (optional, free download)
- HF2 Materializer Creator addon (optional, free download)
- Windows OS
- Basic file navigation skills

If you feel like you're up for it, head to the introduction guide on Mod.io!

If you're wondering why only materials, why there are still no Custom Items, hear us out.
As we mentioned, this is just the first part of our expanded community-made custom content support journey. Custom Items being a more complex feature, still require some extra work on our side.
But that's where we need your help! 🙏

We really hope to see your feedback and ideas about the Custom Materials feature, as in the future, Custom Items will be launching as another part of the same system.

Can't wait to see the first Custom Materials popping up on Mod.io!
Have fun with the new Custom Content features! 🧡🧡