The HYTOPIA universe is evolving faster than ever. From mobile milestones to AI-powered creativity and important technical upgrades, April has been a whirlwind of progress. Let’s dive into the highlights:
UI Overhaul: Preparing for a Mobile-First Future
New UI, New Playground
We’ve revamped the HYTOPIA interface to prepare for mobile compatibility. The chat system now acts as an overlay, letting you stay connected while immersed in gameplay.
📱 Android + iOS public testing is LIVE!
The future of voxel gaming is mobile—and it’s closer than ever.
For iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/AfKTgWkr
For Android: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.hytopia.app
Call for Feedback:
Found a bug? Have suggestions? Share them in our Discord channel. Your input will directly shape HYTOPIA’s mobile future.
🛠️ Developer Spotlight: SDK Upgrades & AI-Powered Creativity
SDK 0.4.2: WebRTC & Networking Revolution
The latest SDK (0.4.2) introduces WebRTC-powered networking, delivering smoother gameplay, lower latency, and support for more concurrent players.
Key upgrades:
- Hybrid Protocol: Seamlessly switches between WebRTC and WebSockets for uninterrupted play.
- Thread Offloading: Networking now runs on a separate thread, slashing CPU usage.
- Stability Boost: Reduced crashes from malformed packets.
How to upgrade? Run:
bun remove hytopia && bun add hytopia@latest && bun pm trust mediasoupPhysics & Performance (SDK 0.3.32)
- 20–30% faster physics: Handle bigger worlds and more entities.
- Rapier SIMD 0.15.1: Fixed phantom collisions (RIP glitchy balls!).
- Nagle’s Algorithm Disabled: Reduced latency spikes.
AI-Powered Creativity
Unleash your imagination with new AI tools on build.hytopia.com:
- AI Building Assistant: Generate entire structures from text prompts.
- AI Texture Creator: Craft custom textures in seconds.
Custom Models & Assets
Modify HYTOPIA’s core models (including the player!) with our new Blockbench repository:
Fresh Blocks & Models
HYTOPIA’s asset library just got a major expansion. Explore new voxel assets on build.hytopia.com—with even more on the way.
🏆 HYTOPIA Game Jam 2 Winners
The second HYTOPIA Game Jam concluded with a burst of creativity, showcasing what’s possible with the SDK and AI tools. After fierce competition, we crowned our champions:
🥇 Pulse Floor: A pulse-pounding survival trial where the floor literally collapses.
🥈 Sky Siege: Team-based airship warfare with squad strategy.
🥉 Havoc: Physics-driven chaos in a blocky battle royale.
Congrats to all participants—your creativity is reshaping the future of HYTOPIA.
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning. With mobile apps nearing launch, AI tools expanding creativity, and HYTOPIA’s SDK pushing technical boundaries, the voxel revolution is accelerating.
Jump In:
- Test the iOS & Android app and share feedback.
- Experiment with AI tools on build.hytopia.com.
- Play the Game Jam winners and explore new SDK features.
Stay tuned for more updates—HYTOPIA is building the future, one block at a time.
Build. Play. Thrive.
The HYTOPIA Team
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