For aspiring 3D game developers, an ideal game-making tool should be free, accessible, easy to navigate, and—this is key—still powerful enough so that you can create something worth sharing. The many options for game creation out there, however, can be overwhelming and intimidating.
Fear not. There’s one 3D game maker that's available online, requires no downloads, and empowers users to build immersive experiences right in their browser. Better still, you can showcase your world by sharing (even embedding!) it to pretty much any platform. VIVERSE's integration with PlayCanvas, PlayCanvas, a web-based game builder renowned for its ease of use and robust features, makes this happen by offering a convenient yet comprehensive suite of features. VIVERSE's integration with PlayCanvas means more options for fine-tuning your models and worlds.
Why should 3D game developers use VIVERSE and PlayCanvas?
The pairing of VIVERSE and PlayCanvas is one of the best 3D game-building solutions in a crowded market. PlayCanvas is web-based and free, meaning you can jump right into the action via commonly used browsers without fussing over hefty downloads or device compatibility issues. VIVERSE then merges PlayCanvas with its own immersive, community-driven Worlds. Each World is a virtual space accessible with a URL. You can decorate, explore, and interact with each other and the environment as Avatars.
PlayCanvas is already a well-known game engine platform for efficiently designing, prototyping, and publishing 3D games. With VIVERSE Create, the experience jumped a notch. Creators aren't designing games in isolation;they’re becoming part of a larger creative ecosystem with the ability to share and play other users' games directly within VIVERSE.
There's no gatekeeping here. For those who have searched for free 3D game makers online, this platform delivers truly accessible and practical tools.
How Can You Make Your Own 3D Game in VIVERSE?
Now that we have reviewed the benefits and advantages, let's answer the big question:
How do you make a 3D game and share it in VIVERSE?
We share a brief step-by-step guide below on how to get started but first invite you to browse our Documentation and join our creator community on Discord for in-depth instructions and feedback.
Here’s the quick step-by-step guide:
Using the same email address, sign up for both VIVERSE Create and PlayCanvas.
Install the PlayCanvas extension in your browser.
Begin creating in PlayCanvas.That's simplistic, we know, but coding skills are optional here. More advanced customizations are available for those who prefer the nitty-gritty of code.
When you're ready to launch your new world or game, log in to VIVERSE Create via the PlayCanvas extension.
Click "Publish to VIVERSE" to launch your world into the 'verse.
Share your world with friends, families, and strangers on the internet.
Learn More: Setting Up the PlayCanvas Extension in VIVERSE
The VIVERSE-PlayCanvas combination delivers affordable, easy-to-use solutions, empowering game designers of different technical skill levels.
Game Creation for All
In addition to providing useful tools and a thriving community for creators, VIVERSE is playing a prominent role in a broader tech trend: the democratization of game building and 3D computer graphics.
Game development, once exclusive only to trained professionals with expensive software and hardware, is now accessible to anyone interested in expressing their creativity through designing games. Virtual worlds and games will no longer just be dictated by big studios alone as 3D game maker tools lower the entry barrier.
If you're ready to build, share, and explore new virtual experiences, we welcome you to VIVERSE.