This week’s update highlights the latest progress across the XANA ecosystem, focusing on XANA App, XANA Browser, XANA Builder, XANA Web, and XANA NFT. The team has been actively working on new features, bug fixes, and overall system improvements. Below is a detailed breakdown of the updates.
Table of contents
XANA App
Key Highlights
- VTuber Avatar Integration: The latest update includes the integration of male and female VTuber presets, submitted. The implementation of presets in the store and adjustments to material lighting are in progress.
- Live Streaming & WebView Issues: The team continues to optimize WebView integration for YouTube live and pre-recorded videos, addressing memory-related crash issues.
- Performer Avatar Feature: Research and development are ongoing for the Performer Avatar feature, which will allow live streaming avatars to function within XANA. Additional customization options are being added for users to personalize their performer avatars.
- Customization Enhancements: The team is working on adding a plugin to improve the realism of character animations, specifically for clothing and hair physics.
XANA Browser
Key Highlights
- PMY Syncing & Testing: The browser team has completed syncing PMY features with the XANA app, addressing reported feedback and resolving identified issues.
- New Character Integration: The latest XANA App character updates are being incorporated into the browser version to maintain consistency across platforms.
- Final Fixes Before Release: The latest browser build has been submitted.
XANA Builder
Key Highlights
- Mini Builder Development: The first version of Mini Builder has been submitted. UI integration is pending, but basic building mechanics, grid-based snapping, and real-time placement tools have been implemented.
- Snapping & Asset Placement Enhancements: Snapping functionality has been improved to help users easily place assets, particularly on mobile devices.
- Explorer Panel Refactoring: The explorer panel, which manages asset hierarchy, has been refactored to improve performance and usability.
- User Feedback Fixes: DAO and general user feedback have been addressed, refining the Builder’s functionality.
XANA Web
Key Highlights
- Staking Cycle 57: The staking reward distribution for Cycle 57 has been postponed due to contract migration. The distribution will be completed once the data migration process is finalized.
- Upcoming Fixes & Features: Some hotfixes and minor features are planned.
XANA NFT
Key Highlights
- Crypto Ninja Genesis Card Freemint: The freemint process for Crypto Ninja Genesis Card has been completed and is currently under testing before deployment.
- Upcoming Updates: Minor feature updates and hotfixes requested by the JP team are planned.
Conclusion
The XANA team continues to make steady progress across all platforms, with key updates in VTuber integration, staking rewards, and PMY-related fixes. As the team finalizes testing and refinements, upcoming sprints will focus on completing outstanding development tasks, optimizing user experience, and rolling out planned features. Stay tuned for more updates next week!
