Weekly Development Update | 17 February – 23 February

Catching up with time

Hey XANA Fam, ever wonder what goes on behind the magic curtain? We’re not just waiting for the future; we’re building it, one epic update at a time.

From next-level Web 3 features to nifty bug fixes, we’re all about making your XANA experience unforgettable.

So, ready to dive into this week’s awesomeness? Let’s go.

XANA APP

Key Highlights:

1. Ninja Component & New Characters: We’ve noticed the Ninja component wasn’t playing nicely with our newly introduced characters. Our digital blacksmith team is refining the code to ensure that every character moves and interacts as gracefully as a shadow in the night. Expect smoother, more responsive interactions in your upcoming encounters.
2. Portrait Mode Persistence: An unexpected twist in our tale occurred when the app decided to remain stuck in portrait mode following an internet disconnection. We’re implementing a spell of resilience to ensure that XANA remains as adaptable and responsive as the elements themselves, regardless of your connection status.
3. Vanishing Environments on Space Screen: Some explorers have reported entire environments disappearing from the Space screen, turning exploration into an unintentional game of hide and seek. Our cartographers are on a mission to map every byte, ensuring that no world within XANA ever fades from your sight again.
4. Wallet Connection Loader: The passage to connecting your wallet to the XANA App has been obstructed by a stubborn loader that refuses to move on. Our financial wizards are conjuring up a more efficient gateway, making sure that accessing your assets is as swift as a dragon’s flight.
5. Classroom Lobby NPCs: Lastly, our Classroom Lobby has been a little too collision-friendly, with NPCs finding themselves in a bit of a tangle. We’re teaching these NPCs the art of personal space, ensuring that your interactions with them are both meaningful and glitch-free.

XANA Browser

Key Highlights:

1. Navigating the Depths – Terrain Underwater Issue in XANA Festival: Our explorers discovered some of our terrain and decided to swim in the XANA Festival area. While underwater adventures are thrilling, we understand the importance of keeping the festival grounds dry and accessible. Our dedicated team is deploying a solution to bring the terrain back above water, ensuring your festival experience is immersive and dry. Expect to dance, interact, and celebrate without needing a virtual snorkel.
2. Enhancing Usability – Setting Screen UI Issues: A seamless experience is key to fully enjoying the XANA Metaverse, and the setting screen is your control panel for personalizing this journey. We’ve identified a few quirks affecting the user interface of our setting screen, from sliders that slide a bit too eagerly to buttons playing hide and seek. Our UI/UX magicians are on the case, redesigning and refining the setting screen to ensure your customization experience is intuitive, effective, and, most importantly, frustration-free.

XANA Builder

Key Highlights:

1. New Character Controller – Elevating Interaction: We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our V2 New Character Controller, a feature designed to revolutionize your characters’ movement and interaction within the XANA Metaverse. With enhanced fluidity and intuitive controls, bringing your creations to life has never been more seamless. Prepare for a level of immersion that truly blurs the lines between the digital and the real.
2. Space to NFT – Transforming Creations into Assets: In a groundbreaking fusion of creativity and blockchain technology, our V2 Space to NFT feature is set to transform how you view your digital spaces. Soon, you’ll have the ability to mint your meticulously crafted spaces as NFTs, opening up new avenues for recognition, trade, and ownership within the Metaverse. Your creations are not just art; they’re valuable assets in the burgeoning digital economy.
3. User Onboarding Workflow – Bridging Web2 and Web3: Recognizing the diverse backgrounds of our community, we’re introducing a V2 User Onboarding Workflow that seamlessly bridges the gap between Web2 and Web3. Whether you’re a veteran of the blockchain world or new to the Metaverse, our enhanced onboarding process will guide you through the intricacies of digital creation and ownership with ease. We’re committed to making the XANA Builder accessible, intuitive, and welcoming for all.

XANA Web

Key Highlights:

1. Stripe Payment Integration: A significant leap forward has been the completion of the backend Stripe payment integration. While some 3D secure issues are still being ironed out, our backend team is on the task, ensuring secure and smooth transactions.
2. Navigating Creativity: Hamburger Icon on Create Space Page: We’ve received reports of the hamburger icon not functioning as intended on the Create Space page, potentially hindering your seamless navigation through the process of space creation. Our UI/UX warriors are on the case, implementing a fix that ensures the hamburger menu is responsive and intuitive, allowing you to focus on bringing your visionary spaces to life without hiccups.
3. Enhancing Connections: Voice Recorder in the Chat Panel: The power of voice in connecting our community is immeasurable, yet some of you have encountered issues with the voice recorder functionality within the chat panel. Communication is the cornerstone of the community, and our developers are hard at work refining the voice recorder feature to ensure clear, effortless communication. Soon, sharing your thoughts, ideas, and laughter through voice messages will be as easy as a click.

XANA NFT

Key Highlights:

1. Hotfixes and Enhancements: Our dedicated team, guided by the sharp eyes of our SQA, has been hard at work addressing and deploying crucial hotfixes to ensure a seamless experience for all users. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re committed to refining every aspect of the XANA NFT platform.
2. Minting Site Goes Live: We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our minting site, which is now live and ready to transform your digital creations into tradable NFT assets. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in our mission to empower creators within the XANA ecosystem.
3. Universal Search on Staging: The much-anticipated Universal Search feature is now on staging. While we iron out final SQA-reported issues, we’re excited about the potential this feature holds for enhancing discoverability within the platform.
4. Two-Way $XETA Bridge Completion: Our efforts to streamline transactions within the XANA NFT ecosystem have led to the completion of the Two-Way $XETA Bridge. As we address remaining SQA feedback, we’re closer to offering an integrated and efficient bridge solution.

NFTDUEL

Key Highlights:

1. Card Selection Dynamics – Ensuring Precision in Your Arsenal: A peculiar phenomenon has been observed where the number of cards mysteriously increases upon selecting and deselecting them. Rest assured, our finest mages are on the case, working to ensure that your deck remains as you intended – powerful and precise. Soon, selecting your arsenal will be as seamless as casting a spell.
2. UI Enhancements – A Duel Worth Watching: The battlefield is not just a place of conflict but of spectacle. Some of you have pointed out various UI issues within NFTDUEL that detract from the grandeur of your duels. Our designers are weaving their magic to revamp and refine the UI, ensuring that every duel is a feast for the eyes. Get ready for a visual experience that matches the intensity of your battles.
3. Deck Customization – Making Your Mark: Every dueler knows that a deck is not just a collection of cards but an extension of oneself. We’ve identified an issue with the ‘Change Deck Name’ functionality that has hindered this personal touch. Our developers are implementing a solution to ensure that renaming your deck is as straightforward as claiming victory. Your deck, your identity.

Rooster Fighterz

Key Highlights:

1. Server Migration Success: We’ve successfully migrated Rooster Fighters to a new production server. This move aims to enhance performance and ensure a smoother experience for all users.

Current Focus:

1. Race Video Smoothness: We’ve noticed some challenges with the smoothness of the race videos. Our JP team identified this issue, and we understand that players must have a clear view of the races, especially when placing their bets. Rest assured, addressing this is our top priority.
2. User Interface Improvements: To further improve your experience, we’ve implemented a new feature that helps track your chosen rooster during the race. This enhancement aims to resolve any uncertainties during the high-paced action of the races.
3. Language Support: We’re expanding our horizons. Our team is working hard to introduce Japanese language support for naming roosters. This update is fascinating for our Japanese players, ensuring a more inclusive and accessible gaming environment.

Upcoming Developments:

1. Feature Enhancement: We’re set to revamp the logic behind race creation and results. This change is expected to elevate the gameplay experience, making each race more thrilling and engaging.

Conclusion

And that’s a wrap, XANA crew, think of us as your go-to treasure island, bursting with hidden gems we can’t wait to share with you.

Every update, every fix, every new feature—it’s all to make sure we’re sailing smoothly into an epic future.

Till next week, stay tuned and keep shining, because the best is yet to come.