What’s New in VIVERSE: January 2026
January’s updates focus on better discovery, clearer performance signals, and smoother movement across devices.
TL;DR
- Worlds search is better at finding creators with spaces, infix strings, and emojis.
- Worlds landing page cards are clearer and cleaner.
- Creator Studio now tracks Views over 30 seconds.
- Avatars move more consistently across desktop and mobile.
- Polygon Streaming shipped a Console security patch and a Unity SDK update.
What’s New
VIVERSE Worlds
Search improvements
We improved search support for creator names with spaces, infix strings, and emojis. This should make it easier to find the right creators and content, even when names use unique formatting.
Worlds landing page: thumbnail card refresh
We updated content thumbnail cards for clearer information and a cleaner look. This should make browsing feel faster and more readable.
Embedded experience spotlight: TVBS official drama site
TVBS is running an official drama site for 《舊金山美容院》 (The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly). The site includes interactive elements for viewers, which is an example of VIVERSE World embedded in a commercial destination.
Creator Studio
New Views stat: 30+ seconds
VIVERSE Studio now includes a new Views statistic. It shows how many views lasted over 30 seconds, so you can separate quick clicks from deeper engagement.
Avatars
Better walk and run speed sync
We improved walking and running speed sync for avatars on both desktop and mobile devices. Movement should feel more consistent across screens.
Polygon Streaming
Console: Magento security patch upgrade
We’ve upgraded the Polygon Streaming Console to Magento 2.4.7-p8. This is a security patch release from Adobe that focuses on security fixes and CVE updates, without changing core workflows.
Polygon Streaming Unity SDK: v3.2.9
Polygon Streaming Unity SDK v3.2.9 is now available.
Updates:
- Disable Model Normal option.
- Optimized occlusion culling in WebGL.
- Built-in pipeline shader optimization.
Wrap-Up
That’s it for January! Try a search for a creator you follow and see what pops up now. If you’re building, keep publishing and iterating. We’ll keep shipping updates that make VIVERSE easier to explore and easier to grow on.
Curious about previous updates? Check out VIVERSE Updates.
Join the community
Got feedback on these updates, or want to share what you’re building? Come hang out with us in the VIVERSE community spaces. Follow and stay updated!
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