Introduction to Creator Tools
This page is a starting point if you are interested in learning about VIVERSE's tools for artists and developers.
What are the Creator Tools?
VIVERSE includes a robust series of tools for artists and developers to build engaging 3D experiences. These tools are sorted into two main categories:
Integrations with creator platforms, such as PlayCanvas and Unity, that allow creators to publish directly to VIVERSE.
Standalone developer tools, such as Polygon Streaming, which can either be used in creations published to VIVERSE or hosted elsewhere.
Tools for Publishing to VIVERSE
VIVERSE is a multiplayer webXR platform where creators can showcase their work to the VIVERSE user-base. Our goal is to help you publish from from the platform that works best for you and leverage your chosen tools. Whether you are hosting a meetup, creating an engaging narrative, or building a full length multiplayer game, there are several options for you to publish your work on VIVERSE.
In-World Decoration
Add 3D elements and media directly in VIVERSE. World decoration is great for meetup hosts and beginners looking to customize their first world from a wide range of template environments.
PlayCanvas
PlayCanvas is an open source game engine with a web-based editor that we support as a VIVERSE runtime. Using our extension of the PlayCanvas editor, you can access its fully featured game engine while developing in an environment designed with web-optimization in mind.
Unity Exporter
Currently, developers can export their Unity projects using our plugin and easily port to PlayCanvas for publishing to VIVERSE. In the future, we plan to adapt this plugin to allow for publishing directly from Unity.
JS / WebGL
Develop in the WebGL/WebGPU/WebXR language of your choosing and publish directly to VIVERSE.
Don't see your platform? Join our Community Discord Server and let us know how you would like to be able to publish to VIVERSE.
Standalone Developer Tools
Along with our platform integrations that allow you to publish to VIVERSE, we also have a number of standalone developer tools that can be utilized in experiences hosted on and off of VIVERSE. These tools help creators get the most out of their 3D experience and make the difficult parts of online development easier.
Polygon Streaming
Upload and embed high quality 3D assets in web-based experiences. Polygon Streaming's innovative technology makes highly-detailed, large assets accessible to billions of devices through the web browser!
Avatar SDK
Utilize our avatar and virtual identity system to bring multiplayer to your 3D experience.
Leaderboard SDK
Add persistent data to single and multiplayer gaming experiences. Our leaderboard system allows you to keep track of player performance between sessions.
The Creator Community & Getting Support
VIVERSE is proud to support the work many of the most innovative artists, developers, educators, and entrepreneurs across the world. Our Community Discord Server is the epicenter of our creator community and the best way to get connected with other innovative builders.
In the Discord Server, the community and VIVERSE team would love to hear your questions, bug reports, and ideas for making a more accessible platform. Simply create a new post in the #get-help channel when you land.
For issues related to your VIVERSE / HTC account, we recommend reaching out to the company-wide support channel: https://support.viverse.com/hc/en-us
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