StellarX News

Hello there, 👋🏻

While we've been hard at work all summer, eagerly crafting our next big feature, but we couldn't resist sharing some delightful improvements for you to enjoy in the meantime.


New Features 💫

Teleport Point
We're excited to introduce the latest addition to our UI Collection: the Teleport Point. This animated asset is designed to enhance your experiences and provide more engaging hints to your Space's players!



Improvements 👍🏾

Media Panel
We wanted to offer you the ability to seamlessly integrate Media Panels into your assets, creating a convincing screen effect. With our latest update, you now have the option to completely hide the borders of the Media Panel. Give it a try!


Also, in response to numerous requests, we've included a highly-requested feature: the ability to pause and resume Media Panel medias using the Play and Stop media nodes. Explore this exciting addition today!

Avatar Recorder
In June, we unveiled the Avatar Recorder, and after extensive feedback and internal testing, we identified a crucial missing piece: lip movement recording.

We are thrilled to announce this exciting enhancement, enabling the Avatar Recorder to capture not only your movements but also your lip sync, allowing you to create the most lifelike and immersive experiences.



Bug Fixes 🐞

• Fixed an issue where a player wouldn't be able to manipulate an asset correctly using the Transform Gizmo when the Gizmo would be hovering a locked asset.
  
• Fixed an issue in the Collections where some Collection name were scrolling in reverse.
  
• On the Quest - Fixed a bug where turning the microphone permission on or off while having StellarX opened would not be handled properly.
  
• Fixed a problem where Monorail videos were not playing in Play mode.
  
• Fixed a big issue where transparency through fade ins or fade outs would not work on imported GLBs and GLTFs.
  
• Fixed an issue where undoing or redoing an action in Multiplayer Create would close the Collections panel for all players.
  

Thanks again for being part of our journey! We're always striving to enhance your experience, and your feedback is invaluable. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future!! 🎉


Cheers,

- The StellarX Crew ✨

Hello there, 👋🏻

We have been working diligently since our last May update to bring you some exciting new features and improvements in StellarX!


[h3]New Features 💫[/h3]

Multiplayer in Create Mode

We're thrilled to announce the arrival of Multiplayer in Create Mode! The StellarX team has put in a lot of effort to deliver the first iteration of this feature, allowing you to share your creative experiences with others. Here's how it works:

1. Select your Space in your Basecamp to enter Focus View.
   
2. In the Information Panel (on the right), click the "Share my Space" button to generate a code.
   
3. Share the code with a friend or coworker (they can download it by entering the code in the Shared Spaces section).
   
4. Enter the Space in Create mode.
   
5. Enjoy the collaborative experience!
   

Please note that this is the initial version of Multiplayer in Create Mode, and some features are not yet available. Here's what you can do:

• Create immersive experiences with friends.
  
• Add assets from the collections to your Space.
  
• Interact with assets using all Control Panel tools (Grab, Transform, Clone, Delete, Undo, Redo).
  

Here's what you cannot do:

• Collaborative scenario creation.
  
• Adding and interacting with the following specific assets: Canvas, Imported Assets, Media Panel, Web Panel, Particles, Waypoints
  

We apologize for not including these awesome assets just yet, but rest assured that our team is working hard to bring them to you as soon as possible! In the meantime, enjoy this new collaborative option and let us know your feedback!


Voice Assist

Now, you can perform various creation tasks without using hand or head gestures by speaking commands into the Voice Assist system! Find more information here: [Voice Assist documentation]



Avatar Recorder

The Avatar Recorder is an asset that allows you to customize your Space with avatars and NPCs. Simply place an Avatar Recorder from your library into your Space, remix it, and start recording your movements! The animation can be played and stopped using the PlayAnimation and StopAnimation nodes, adding life to your Space.



Shared Spatial Anchors

We added Shared Spatial Anchors in our Mixed Reality panel for the Standalone version (for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro).

Shared Spatial Anchors enable the sharing of Spatial Anchors among users within a given physical space. This functionality enables the creation of local multiplayer experiences by establishing a shared, location-based frame of reference for multiple users.


[h3]Improvements 👍🏾[/h3]

We have enhanced the UI visuals and renamed several sections and features in the Basecamp to provide better descriptions.



We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support we've received since our Meta Release, and your feedback has been invaluable to us! Please continue to share your thoughts on how we can improve your StellarX experience. Stay tuned for future updates and enjoy the journey with us! 🎉


Cheers,

- The StellarX Crew ✨

Hello there, 👋🏻

We're back again for some amazing news!


New Features 💫

With this release, we are bringing Mixed Reality features to the Standalone version!* Start blending real and virtual worlds together and open up new possibilities for mixed reality experiences.

*Only the StellarX Standalone version (accessible via the Meta Quest Store), combined with either a Quest 2 or Quest Pro will fully support the Mixed Reality features for now.

Improvements 👍🏾

• We redesigned our Sign in experience in the PC-VR version to bring a more immersed feeling right from the start! Also, selecting your boot option when launching StellarX from Steam will actually apply your selection properly.
  
  In consequence, we removed the Mode Selection page that was present at the start, so that you land directly on the login screen.
  

• We improved the performance of our Time of Day system.
  

We added many improvements to the Basecamp:

• A selected section will remain highlighted whether it is unfocused from the panel or not.
  
• First time users with no Space will be suggested to create a Space from a Template initially.
  
• first time users will be suggested to experience the Onboarding when first landing to the Basecamp.
  
• We reduced the lag when displaying Space previews.
  
• We now display an error message when one or many external assets could not be imported properly.
  

• We renamed and restructured our Collections by also adding different icons for different types of Collections.
  
• We added a quick Collections button in Desktop mode to facilitate its access.
  
• We added tags over animated assets to make them easier to find.
  

Bug Fixes 🐞

• Fixed an issue with downloaded Spaces where you would need to restart the application to fully load them properly.
  
• Fixed an issue with duplicating a Space with audios where you would need to restart the application to fully load audios properly.
  
• Fixed an issue where media titles would not scroll when hovered in the Collections.
  
• Fixed an issue where clicking the New Space button over and over in the Basecamp would cause performance drops.
  
• Fixed performance issues with particle systems.
  
• Fixed an issue where some assets in the Collections were non interactable.
  
• Fixed an issue where external assets with extensions written in capital letters would not import.
  
• Fixed an issue where concave collider assets would be impossible to grab, even in Create mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where pressing Escape repeatedly in Preview mode to switch back to Create mode in Desktop mode would cause performance drops.
  
• Fixed an issue where Hangar doors may be difficult to open and close in VR.
  
• Fixed an issue where the radial menu could still be pressed after hovering and dragging a connection out of the canvas.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Show/Hide node would not work on any asset.
  
• Fixed an issue where the Glow node would not work on imported assets.
  

Since our April release, we have reached almost 20,000 downloads and we would like to take a moment to thank all of you for the support and feedback you've been giving us. This has been an amazing journey and the best is yet to come! In the meantime, Let us know how we can improve your StellarX experience and as always, stay tuned for future updates. 🎉


Cheers,

- The StellarX Crew ✨

Hello there, 👋🏻

It's been a while since we haven't pushed new release notes — but there's a reason for that.

Drumroll... We are officially releasing StellarX on the Meta Quest Store!🎊🎉


New Features 💫
With this release, we are providing you with a ton of new content that you can use and interact with:

• Check out our new Template: Monorail, featuring new animated assets, and interactions with Waypoints!
  

(Drone asset source: https://skfb.ly/6zyDP Author: BlueMesh: https://sketchfab.com/VapTor. CC4.0 attribution license : https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode)

• We transformed our Onboarding experience Space into a new Template: Winterscape. Come experience this beautiful, snowy landscape!
  

• We also added a bunch of interesting new assets to our Collections, in order to cover other type of industries — and, with those, we created yet another new Template: Heliport. This Template showcases several possibilities and interactions that can easily be built with StellarX!
  

For the release on the Meta Quest Store, we've also made sure to adapt some of our older templates to make them compatible with this more lightweight version of StellarX*:

• Added the Storage Facility Template, an adapted version of the Warehouse that's compatible with StellarX Standalone (Meta Quest Store).
  

• Added the Airdock Template, an adapted version of the Hangar that's compatible with StellarX Standalone (Meta Quest Store).
  

• Added the Auditorium Template, an adapted version of the Conference Room that's compatible with StellarX Standalone (Meta Quest Store).
  

*⚠ StellarX Standalone will fully support the following templates: Empty Space, Monorail, Storage Facility, Airdock, Auditorium, and Winterscape. We are working really hard to bring as much content as possible to this Standalone version, so stay tuned for future updates!


Improvements 👍🏾

• Medias in Media Panels will pause automatically when the StellarX app is unfocused.
  
• Spaces in the Basecamp are now loaded over time, to prevent any lag or discomfort.
  
• Added many prompts and information panels to monitor internet connectivity and inform the user if the connection was lost.
  

Bug Fixes 🐞

• Fixed an issue in the Basecamp where Sections would not remain highlighted after selecting them.
  
• Fixed many performance issues associated with Collection Assets where FPS would sometimes drop below 60 FPS.
  
• Fixed a performance issue with the Transform Axis tool where FPS would sometimes drop as low as 43 when using it.
  
• Added a loading screen after creating a Space to prevent any lag or discomfort in VR.
  
• Added a loading screen after deleting a Space to prevent any lag or discomfort in VR.
  
• Fixed issues associated with the VoiP where we would sometimes lose the microphone functionality after losing internet connection.
  
• Fixed performance issues associated to particles, where FPS would often drop below 55 while emitting smoke or fire.
  

We are so very proud of this milestone, and cannot wait to hear from you! And as always, stay tuned for future updates. 🎉


Cheers,

- The StellarX Crew ✨

Hello there, 👋🏻

The team is bringing a lot of new surprises for this year. Here are a few that we've been working on for the past weeks.


New Features 💫

We've brought a brand new Onboarding experience to StellarX!


• The Onboarding guides you through a fun and immersive sequence of actions on how to use StellarX. All the basics are covered: the Collections, the Control Panel Actions... even the Canvas!
  

Improvements 👍🏾

Importation System:


• An importation button has been added to the Control Panel. It provides more information about StellarX's importation system and opens the Collections to your Imported Models.
  
• Sample external assets are now provided to new users when first installing StellarX. These assets are placed in My Documents/StellarX/Saves/Imported/ folder.
  
• A Help button has been added to the Control Panel to create a direct link to our Knowledge Base.
  

• We improved the highlight system so that bounding boxes are used instead of a simple highlights.
  

• The color wheel has been drastically improved to bring more colors and more usability.
  

Bug Fixes 🐞

• Fixed an issue where invalid characters could be typed in Node Remix, which would automatically set values to 0.
  
• Fixed many issues related to highlights:
  
• Fixed an issue where snapped assets would render a bigger highlight than it should.
  
• Fixed an issue where a snapped asset onto a mechanical asset would often renders a twitchy an inconsistent highlight.
  
• Inputting an excessive value in the Remix Panel would sometimes lead to lag and in rare cases, a crash of the application.
  
• Values in the Remix Panel are now clamped between -9999 and 9999.
  

We wish you all an amazing new Year and as always, stay tuned for future updates. 🎉

- The StellarX Crew ✨