Somnium V3 Launch - SDK & C#, Live Marketplace, Social System & Community Assets + New Website!
It’s here! We are launching our Somnium Space V3 alongside new Website, SDKs, Documentation and much more!
Intro
We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Somnium Space V3! This monumental step forward represents the culmination of tireless efforts and unwavering dedication. Our team has been working around the clock, finalizing every part to ensure that we deliver a product that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our community. The journey to this point has been fueled by passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We’re thrilled to unveil a stunning update that marks a monumental milestone in our journey. With Somnium Space V3.0, we’re transitioning from our Alpha testing phase to the full Live Beta experience, powered by live production servers. This leap forward brings a vibrant real CUBE economy to the Marketplace, introduces the innovative SDK Bridge system, and delivers a hefty stack of enhancements across every corner of the platform. We can’t wait for you to dive in, unleash your creativity, and enjoy everything this update has to offer!
Welcome to the future — welcome to Somnium Space 3.0!
A New Website & Features
On the website, you can now explore player profiles — a great way to connect with the community and showcase your presence.
Plus, we’ve added Community Assets, a new feature that lets creators share their crafted masterpieces with everyone. It’s time to trade, collaborate, and inspire!
Somnium VR World Environment re-imagined!
In Somnium Space 3.0, we are excited to unveil the spectacular transformation of our Persistent Base Reality Map, an immersive world that has been meticulously re-imagined and enriched with an incredible level of detail. Our dedicated team has completely reworked and optimized every aspect of this dynamic environment, ensuring that each element — from the bustling city center to the enchanting magic forest — is crafted with precision and artistry.
As you explore, you will find that the heart of our world, the city center, has been dramatically enhanced, boasting a vibrancy and realism that truly captivates. Venture further, and the magic forest awaits, now more mystical and inviting, with its intricate design inviting exploration and wonder.
The mountains and natural landscapes have undergone a stunning transformation, offering breathtaking vistas and a sense of serenity that seamlessly blends with the overall ambiance. The water bodies shimmer with a new clarity and life, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail that has been a hallmark of this update.
A standout re-design has been also done for the floating island — a marvel of our virtual world, defying gravity and offering a unique vantage point to view the expansiveness of Somnium Space. Floating Island is newly a home to a captivating Anti-Gravity Disco Club!
Somnium WORLDs SDK = Unleashing the Power of C# scripting through Bridge!
The star of this update for developers is “Bridge” — a groundbreaking system that lets you interact with Somnium Space modules in Worlds using access components and C# scripting. We’ve packed it with components like Video Player, Trigger Action, Players Container, Networking, and Environment, along with scripting examples to get you started. A new World Template example simplifies creation, while ground validation settings and adjusted world usage limits enhance functionality. We’ve also introduced validation for “Verified” and “Verified+” creator statuses, ensuring a trusted ecosystem for all.
- Introduced “Bridge,” a system enabling interaction with Somnium Space modules in Worlds via access components and C# scripting
- Added Bridge components: Video Player, Trigger Action, Players Container, Networking, Environment
- Incorporated C# scripting examples for Bridge to facilitate developer onboarding
- Included a new World Template example to streamline world creation
- Implemented ground validation settings
- Adjusted usage limitations for worlds
- Added validation mechanisms for “Verified” and “Verified+” creator statuses
FREE WORLDs + Verified Creators ✅
Recently, we have democratized access to virtual world creation by introducing a FREE TIER of WORLDs. This initiative allows anyone to experiment with and enjoy owning a world within Somnium Space. These free worlds come with certain limitations, such as a 100 MB upload storage cap. However, users can still stream content into their worlds from their own servers. It’s important to note that free worlds do not have access to the payment SDK and C# scripting.
In addition to FREE WORLDs, we’re also excited to spotlight our Verified and Verified+ World Creators, who are the backbone of our creative community! With this update, we’ve rolled out special perks to reward your efforts and fuel your imagination.
As a Verified World Creator, you’ll receive a shiny new Achievement Badge for your profile, marking your status as a trusted creator. You can now upload up to 10 worlds with a total of 300 MB of storage — plenty of room to bring your visions to life. Whether you craft three 100MB worlds, five 60MB creations, or one massive 300MB masterpiece, the choice is yours!
For our Verified+ World Creators, the rewards get even bigger. You’ll also earn a prestigious Achievement Badge, and you can upload up to 50 worlds with a generous 1GB of storage. Imagine the possibilities: ten 100MB worlds, five 200MB epics, or a single jaw-dropping 1GB universe — however you distribute it, we’ve got you covered!
These tiers, validated through our new SDK mechanisms, empower you to create more, share more, and shine within the Somnium Space community. Time to flex those creative muscles!
These updates to Somnium WORLDs & SDK represent a major step in our journey towards creating a truly dynamic and inclusive virtual space. Whether you’re a developer, a creator, or simply an explorer, these changes promise to enhance your experience and open up a world of possibilities in Somnium Space 3.0 Alpha. Welcome to a new era of virtual world creation and exploration!
ECONOMY & In-game VR Transactions
We are particularly excited about the integration of the Somnium payment system powered by $CUBEs directly into our Virtual Reality Client! This native implementation allows for seamless transactions and interactions within Somnium economy among players, enhancing the overall user experience and paving the way for new economic opportunities within our virtual universe for creators.
Somnium only takes 5% commission on average, the rest — 95% goes to creators! We really value and respect VR creators and believe that they should be appropriately paid for amazing work they do.
Each item you buy inside Workshop Client or directly in VR client are instantly usable. You can utilize them as wearables, or building items or as anything you imagine. We are futher ehnacing user experience to foster more seamless economy between users, allowing for greater economical rewards and transactions.
VR: Immersion Elevated
For our VR adventurers, this update is a game-changer. Bridge integration brings new possibilities, starting with the Video Player component. An anti-falling system tied to SDK ground validation keeps you secure, while an avatar culling system boosts performance. Texture compression on quality changes reduces VRAM usage, and legacy custom animations are back by popular demand. We’ve also added Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) for richer visuals.
On the fix front, we’ve tackled a slew of issues: from third-person overlays and loading screen quirks to world crashes and wearables physics. Smooth turning, underwater effects, and social notifications are all refined, alongside a host of other improvements like better avatar height calculations, seamless sitting/standing transitions, and a visually upgraded city center. The tutorial video and announcement sounds have been refreshed too — immerse yourself in a polished VR experience!
- Added support for Bridge system integration
- Added Bridge components (Video Player)
- Implemented an anti-falling system based on SDK ground validation settings
- Introduced an avatars culling system to optimize system performance
- Enabled texture compression on quality setting changes to reduce VRAM usage
- Added support for legacy custom animations on avatars
- Included SSAO (screen space ambient occlusion) setting
- Fixed overlay issues in 3rd person mode
- Fixed loading screen UI position calibration
- Fixed crashes in worlds upon exit
- Fixed physics collision issues with wearables
- Fixed smooth turn functionality
- Fixed underwater sound and visual effects
- Fixed duplicated buy effect issue
- Fixed inspector functionality during state authority switch
- Fixed setup issues with default user profile images
- Fixed inventory and wearables apps when spawning built-in items
- Fixed parcels loading issues during settings switch
- Fixed social app notification functionality
- Fixed model fitter and particle spawning for inventory items
- Restored tutorial video playback functionality
- Improved avatar height calculation accuracy
- Improved transitions between sitting and standing modes
- Improved visual quality of the city centre
- Optimized networking state authority transfer logic
- Updated tutorial video content
- Refreshed announcement sound effects
Workshop: Polishing the Creative Hub
For our creators, the Workshop has received some key fixes. Default user profile images now display correctly, and we’ve ironed out issues with particles and the model fitter in the 3D preview system. Your creative process should now feel smoother and more reliable.
- Resolved an issue with the setup of default user profile images, ensuring proper display
- Corrected functionality of particles and model fitter within the 3D preview system
Launcher: Streamlined Access
The Launcher has been upgraded for ease and clarity. A new popup in the world detail view offers scripting info, and the “Enter” key now works for password login. We’ve added alerts to prevent accidental uninstalls or logouts while a client is active. The World Detail and Installation views are more intuitive, app-switching post-logout is fixed, and you can now revisit agreements even after accepting them. Minor bugs? Squashed!
- Added Chat functionality inside Launcher!
- Added a popup in world detail view providing scripting information for that world
- Enabled ‘Enter’ key support on the password field for streamlined login
- Introduced an alert popup when a user attempts to uninstall the client
- Added an alert popup when a user tries to log out while a client is open
- Enhanced the World Detail view
- Improved the Installation view
- Resolved issues with switching apps after logout
- Enabled opening of selected agreements even if previously accepted
- Addressed minor bugs for improved stability
This update is a massive step toward our vision for Somnium Space — a vibrant, creative, and immersive world for everyone. Whether you’re a creator, explorer, or trader, there’s something here for you. Hop into the Beta, experiment with Bridge, build with the community, and let us know what you think. Your feedback fuels our progress!
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