This blog post outlines the key development updates across the major XANA platforms: XANA App, XANA Browser, XANA Builder, XANA Web, and XANA NFT. Below is a summary of the progress made over the past week, highlighting enhancements, bug fixes, and any notable progress.
XANA App
Key Highlights:
- Unity 6 Migration: The shift to Unity 6 continues. The primary challenge has been addressing application crashes. Work is in progress to fix this, and it is expected that the issue will be resolved by next week. Unity 6 offers important updates, particularly in AI development, which will help improve functionality.
- Performance Optimization: The team is focusing on optimizing app performance, including addressing battery drain and overheating issues on Android devices. Significant progress has been made in reducing the application’s memory usage, which should enhance stability, especially on lower-end devices.
- NPC Development: NPCs are being enhanced for more natural interactions. The focus is on improving their speech and overall behavior. AI features are being integrated to make interactions more engaging, such as allowing NPCs to take selfies and perform emotes.
- Fusion Migration: Builds have been provided , and ongoing issues are being addressed. Once migration is complete, the app will adopt a new architecture, improving multiplayer and network functionality.
XANA Browser
Key Highlights:
- Osaka Integration: The Osaka world has been successfully integrated into the browser, and testing is ongoing to ensure a seamless user experience across all domes. The next focus will be to address any browser-specific issues that arise during the integration process.
- Multiplayer Sync: Ongoing work is being done to address multiplayer synchronization issues, including avatar behavior and car interactions. These fixes are crucial for ensuring that the browser version aligns with the app’s functionality.
XANA Builder
Key Highlights:
- New Game Features: The integration of dynamic game components such as wind fans, gravity tricks, and icy/slippery floors is in progress. These features will add new gameplay mechanics and challenges to the game.
- Asset Integration: The 3D team is working on creating and integrating realistic assets for the game. These assets are being designed to ensure the game looks as lifelike as possible while maintaining a balance between performance and quality.
- User-Friendly Tools: The team is focused on simplifying the building process for users by adding modular assets like wind fans and gravity tricks. These assets come with preconfigured components, allowing users to place and adjust them with ease.
- Game Templates: Game templates are being created to allow users to quickly build games by adding preconfigured stages, such as races, with minimal effort. This will help streamline the creation process and make the builder more accessible to users.
XANA Web
Key Highlights:
- Staking Cycle 57: The reward distribution for Staking Cycle 57 is temporarily on hold due to chain maintenance. Once the maintenance is complete, distribution will resume.
- Bug Fixes: Several minor issues have been addressed in the current sprint, and work continues to improve the overall stability of the platform.
- New Features: Some minor features requested by the team have been added, and additional updates will be finalized in the upcoming sprint. The focus remains on ensuring stability and usability.
XANA NFT
Key Highlights:
- CryptoNinja Genesis Card Freemint: The freemint feature has been completed and is currently in the testing phase. The launch will proceed once testing is complete.
- Bug Fixes and Enhancements: Several critical bugs have been fixed, and the platform’s overall stability has been enhanced.
Conclusion
The XANA ecosystem continues to progress with significant developments in all key platforms. The focus remains on enhancing user experience, optimizing performance, and adding new features that improve gameplay and interactivity. As the team moves forward with Unity 6 migration, AI integration, and new game components, the XANA platforms are evolving to provide a more immersive and enjoyable experience for users.
Stay tuned for more updates as the team continues to work on these exciting developments across the ecosystem.
