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Godot Engine

Hengo - A new visual scripting solution for Godot

Hengo is a new visual scripting plugin created to simplify the process of building gameplay logic in the Godot game engine. It enables users to create game logic visually, which then compiles into GDScript, the primary scripting language in Godot, providing a smooth and native-like experience. The project is developed by Henrique Henrique, a web developer and Godot enthusiast who is also working on another tool called Godot Playground. This web-based platform allows users to edit scripts and run Godot projects directly in a browser without requiring local installations.

Published: 4. Nov. 2024

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SteamNetGodot - A new steam networking solution for Godot

SteamNetGodot is a new networking solution for the Godot game engine, developed by Overfort Games for their upcoming game, Taverna. The studio has released SteamNetGodot, which powers their game, for free under the MIT open-source license, similar to Godot itself. The framework includes key multiplayer functionalities such as VoIP, matchmaking, and moderation tools. Written in C#, it offers high performance and ease of use while leveraging libraries such as Facepunch.Steamworks and LiteNetLib. The code is organized into a base layer and gameplay components for easier maintenance.

Published: 30. Sep. 2024

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TerraBrush – A user-friendly terrain editor updated for Godot 4.3

TerraBrush is a free, open-source terrain editor built in C# for the Godot game engine. Although described by the developer as a "minimal" heightmap terrain editor, it offers a wide range of features, making it a valuable tool for a wide range of projects. Initially created for the developer's own game Volunteers (available to wishlist on Steam), the developer realized it could benefit other game creators and decided to release it as open source. The plugin is under active development and was recently updated to version 0.8 Alpha, adding support for Godot 4.3.

Published: 9. Sep. 2024

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Godot has been updated to version 4.3

Godot 4.3 has been released, thanks to the efforts of more than 500 contributors over the past nine months since the 4.2 release. Project manager Rémi Verschelde noted that this release surpassed the original development plans, resulting in a substantial update. Verschelde highlighted that the user experience is now more stable and polished, with fewer obscure bugs that could disrupt games or workflows. Additionally, the feature set has been expanded with numerous highly anticipated improvements across all areas of the engine.

Published: 19. Aug. 2024

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The Godot game engine gets a complete multiplayer solution

A new open-source backend optimized for the Godot game engine has been released by W4 Games, a company created by key Godot contributors. The solution, namely W4 Cloud, is just one of the two products being developed by the company, the other being W4 Consoles — a framework for porting Godot games to consoles. Speaking of porting to consoles, you can now port Godot games to the Nintendo Switch for free. After 2 years in development, W4 Cloud has been launched in beta, providing seamless integration of multiplayer functionality into Godot game projects.

Published: 11. Mar. 2024

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Godot games can now be ported for free to the Nintendo Switch

The Godot game engine is rapidly evolving, providing an ever expanding list of features and improvements. This makes it a great choice for developing a wide range of games, from 2D to 3D and from smaller to larger titles. Despite its strengths, exporting games for consoles has posed challenges due to the open-source nature of the project. Up until this point, if you aimed to port your game developed in Godot to the Nintendo Switch, you had to undertake the task independently, subscribe to W4Games Consoles or rely on porting services such as Lone Wolf Technology or Pineapple Works. While these can be effective solutions, they might not be suitable for smaller indie projects with tighter budgets.

Published: 29. Jan. 2024

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Terrain3D - A terrain system for Godot 4 enters beta phase

Terrain3D, one of the best available options for terrain creation in Godot 4 has entered the beta phase with version 0.9, further solidifying its position as an excellent choice for this task. The plugin was initially developed for “Out of the Ashes”, a medieval-themed action-adventure game currently in development. Subsequently, the developers released it to the Godot community back in July. Since then, the plugin has maintained a relatively stable "alpha" state, offering essential features for terrain creation.

Published: 25. Dec. 2023

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Godot 4.2 has been released

Godot 4.2 has recently been released. According to the official release publication, this update represents the culmination of over 1800 improvements made by 359 contributors since the launch of Godot 4.1 nearly 5 months ago. The new version introduces many new features and essential bug fixes that make Godot an even better tool for developing your game projects. Without further ado, let's dive into a brief summary of the most impactful changes in this release.

Published: 4. Dec. 2023

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Terrain3D - A new terrain system for Godot 4

Terrain3D is a new editor plugin for Godot 4 that enables you to do 3D terrain sculpting and painting. It is an essential tool for developers creating open world 3D games. This is a plugin originally created for the Out of the Ashes game, which has been generously released by the developers for the Godot community. It is a joint effort between Cory Petkovsek from Tokisan Games and Roope Palmroos from Outobugi Games.

Published: 24. Jul. 2023

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Godot 4.1 has been released

Around four months ago, the Godot game engine underwent a major overhaul with the release of version 4. Now, the first significant new version is out: Godot 4.1. This new update includes new features along with over 900 bug fixes reported from users using Godot 4.

Published: 10. Jul. 2023

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Cyclops: A new level builder for Godot

Cyclops is a new free and open-source level builder plugin for the Godot game engine. This plugin makes the process of building environments easy by allowing you to interactively create blocks in the editor's viewport.

Published: 15. May. 2023

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Understanding the audio import options in Godot

The Godot game engine provides us with useful options when importing audio assets into our game. In this article I'll go over what they mean and when to make use of them. The audio import options are shown in the "Import dock" after selecting an audio file in the “FileSystem”. The import options change according to audio file type selected. In Godot it's best to select the most appropriate audio file format for each purpose.

Published: 18. Apr. 2023