Game Maker 0.10

[MP] Multi & Void Behaviours

Add or remove blocks in multiplayer Experiences with precise spawning areas!

New Swimming Control

Submerge to dive straight down in the water or return easily to the surface.

Messages

• New message SoundVolume changes audio volume. Use this to blend audio in your Experience.

• [MP] Asker behaviour now allows for other messages than Interact

Events: OnPlayerJoin & OnPlayerExit Rules

Trigger logic with messages when each player enters or exits an Experience.

Triggers: Key Input & Mouse Input Rules

Setup custom controls and shortcuts!

• 0-9 keys and three mouse buttons

Math Rules Rework: Math

Perform basic math operations with time* and number variables using one versatile rule. *Timers must be paused to modify time.

🆕 Rule: Set Player Name

Set the player's username as a text variable.

🆕 Variable Type: Float

Use decimal variables in math calculations.

🆕 Rule: Send Message

Send more than one message if needed by adding this simple rule to a ruleset.

🆕 Rule: If/Else

Send a message based on the state of a true/false value when triggered.

Behaviours -> Components

Plant, Button, Light, and Visual FX behaviours moved to components for more interconnection.

New Slot Types

Format to show variables in custom ways.

HUD Slot Icons

Use icons to represent custom game information.

HUD Slot Sizes

Emphasize variable importance by size.

Slots Show Dynamically & New Top Slot

Updated Banner & Popup

New Game Maker Keybindings

A new way to engage with Game Maker

• Full support on Mac and Windows.

• No conflicts, every tool has a shortcut.

• Shortcuts listed in the settings menu.

New Controls Helper (Press F1)

Easy to visualize helper with all build mode controls available

• Press SPACEBAR for alternate options.

Improved Grid System

It's snappier than ever to place assets on the grid, from floor to center or directly on intersection points.

Template Categories

Discover templates like never before!

• New Featured section.

• Explore or use the search bar.

Resources Section

• Access helpful documentation and YouTube playlists directly by topic.

• Check version changelog and known issues in Game Maker.

Spawning

Checkpoints support for spawn orientation.

Video Rework

Custom mesh merged inside video streaming.

Layer 2 Assets Support

Game Maker and Game Client are fully compatible with Layer 2 assets

• Layer 1 and 2 assets are seamlessly integrated in the Game Maker Library.

• Compatible with the new Catalyst system

NPC System

Added AI features to guide NPC behaviours better, with a new unified pawn system to better support NPCs.

Broadcasting Types

• Crowd Event behaviour and Timed Event behaviour added compatibility

• New Team Broadcast Type added to behaviours and components for sending messages to teams (defined by Avatar Spawner behaviours)

Rules System: Messages

Message Out for any rule can now be a message with an argument, which can provide additional information with a message that can be used in another rule, for example.

🆕 Message Inspector

Save time building and troubleshooting!

• Search for a specific message to see every way it is sent or received in your Experience.

• Focus on an object or rule using it with a single click.

Performance Validators & Logic Counter

Confirm your Experience matches your expectations.

• Ensure assets, logic, and blocks in your experience maximize gaming performance.

• Messages are logged in the Activity Logger, so you can track validator runs over time.

Performance Profiler

Visualize real-time performance (press F11)

• Frames per second, CPU and RAM usage, and real time GPU performance assessment during play.

The Sandbox Launcher

Get into the Metaverse faster than ever!

• Reduced download times.

• A seamless way to install and launch The Sandbox Alpha Game Client.

Inventory: Avatar Change

Explore and equip your avatars!

• Updated to match the new art style.

• Linked to the website for players to discover and explore Avatar Collections.

• Updated to support L2 minted NFTs.

Controls at a Glance

Refined button layout and intuitive controls visualization give you the info you need to have fun!

Emote Wheel: New Emotes & Stickers

Express yourself!

• 🆕 Animated stickers above your Avatar!

• 16 new emotes!

• New Moods category for organization.

• New UI animations.

Chat & Social Improvements

• Improved readability and new UI animations.

• Chat bubbles and gaussian blur.

• Improved stability.

Welcome Screen Revamp

Welcome your users with style!

• UI improved for better readability.

• UI animations added improving quality and UX.

• New creator’s profile picture added.

Session Ending: Suggested Games

Discover more experiences!

• The session ending now shows four featured experiences.

• Backend updated to increase this number in future versions.

NFT Gallery

Explore the NFT Gallery!

• UI/UX redesigned to improve navigation and consistency with the Marketplace.

• Now it shows relevant information and supports L2 minted assets.

Pop-ups System

Improved UI/UX unifying the different pop-ups across the product.

New Animation System

New state of the art features that improve avatar animations.

Improved Respawn

New sequence with elegant camera fade.

New Jump Animation

Improved Avatar movement.

Camera Upgrade

Smart camera only moves when it needs to:

• Keeps the Avatar well framed

• Smart platform snapping for smoother movement and less camera bounce

System Improvements

Polished core gameplay systems for terrain synchronisation and prevention of rubber banding from avatar movements.