VIVERSE, the spatial computing platform by HTC, today announced VIVERSE Create v1.0: a suite of tools that gives creators the ability to build and share interactive multiplayer worlds to any device, anywhere - no code required. Users can share their worlds to any device—VR headset, mobile, PC, or Mac—thanks to VIVERSE Create's cross-platform, “no install” feature, allowing anyone to enjoy interactive entertainment without needing a gaming machine.
“Gone are the days of keeping your creations locked in your virtual world. With VIVERSE Create v1.0 launch, we’re giving creators the tools to create any world and share it with their friends, parents - even their grandparents - to experience with one simple, secure, joinable link,” said Andranik Aslanyan, Head of Growth, HTC VIVERSE. “Whether virtual hangs, live events, or multiplayer match-ups, everyone can hang in VIVERSE Create beta, proving that the metaverse isn’t dead; it's just waiting for the rest of us to catch up.”
There are two ways to build in VIVERSE Create. First, with a no-code building tool on the VIVERSE Create website, users can quickly compose virtual worlds with assets and media files directly in their web browser on flat devices. This allows for seamless integration with the Sketchfab library, giving users easy access to millions of free models without specialized 3D expertise. Additionally, it offers native support for the VROID VRM format, enabling users with advanced skills to easily import and utilize their existing models.
The second way to build is with PlayCanvas, an advanced game engine-style building tool that allows users to create more interactive experiences directly in the browser. PlayCanvas seamlessly deploys your builds to VIVERSE and can be used with and without code.
The HTC decision makers are apparently even more clueless than Meta.