This week’s update covers progress across XANA’s core platforms: XANA App, XANA Browser, XANA Builder, XANA Web, and XANA NFT. The development teams have been addressing feedback, resolving issues, and preparing key modules for deployment and further integration. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the latest updates:
XANA App
Key Highlights
- Reconnection Feature Enhancement: A major update was implemented to handle network disconnections more gracefully. The system now better manages transitions between online and offline states, allowing users to continue interacting with the app even if temporarily disconnected.
- VTuber Avatar Improvements: Updates were made to VTuber avatars with the integration of a new Magical Cloth plugin, improving the realism of clothing and hair movement. The build has been submitted for external review.
- Inventory System for XANA Town: Initial work has begun on an inventory management system, supporting future XANA Town features including in-app currency and user-owned items.
XANA Browser
Key Highlights
- YouTube Playback Fixes: Issues with YouTube video integration have been resolved, improving video functionality in the browser environment.
- Bug Fixes and QA Syncing: The team is continuing to resolve browser-specific issues, while ensuring full alignment with app-side development for a consistent user experience.
XANA Builder
Key Highlights
- Main Builder Maintenance Paused: The main Builder module has entered a paused state, with no new features planned. Maintenance and hotfixes will continue only if critical issues arise.
- Mini Builder Development Focus: All Builder resources have been reallocated to the Mini Builder project. Key development priorities include:
- Finalizing the publishing flow for user-generated worlds.
- Creating profile-linked viewing sections for user creations.
- Integrating Minecraft-style assets and reducing unnecessary assets.
- Implementing asset replacement and visual improvements.
- Test Case Process: A new test case-based development and QA process has been introduced, resulting in more structured testing and fewer bugs post-deployment.
XANA Web
Key Highlights
- Arabic Version Live: The Arabic version of the XANA landing page has been completed and deployed.
- No New Tasks: There are no active development tasks for XANA Web this sprint due to prioritization of other projects. Existing feature and SQA-reported issues remain on hold until resources become available.
XANA NFT
Key Highlights
- No Active Tasks This Sprint: XANA NFT currently has no active development as resources are focused on higher-priority projects.
- Pending Updates: Some regression fixes and minor feature requests from the JP team are scheduled. These tasks will resume once resources are available from priority assignments.
Conclusion
This week saw significant progress across multiple modules, with major strides in the VTuber improvements, and Mini Builder development. The focus has shifted towards optimizing performance, streamlining development with test-case procedures, and reallocating resources to high-priority areas like Mini Builder. While some areas such as XANA Web and NFT are on hold, upcoming sprints will bring new features and releases across the XANA ecosystem. Stay tuned for continued updates next week.
