Niantic Studio: The Future of Web-Based XR and 3D Content Creation tool

A few days ago, Niantic announced the release of Niantic Studio, a revolutionary visual editor and web gaming engine for developers using Niantic 8th Wall. Now in public beta, Niantic Studio promises to transform the way immersive 3D and XR experiences are built by offering a user-friendly, visual approach.

A New Era of 3D and XR Creation

Niantic Studio marks a significant shift from the traditionally code-intensive process of developing 3D and XR experiences. With its real-time visual interface, developers and creators of all skill levels can now see their projects come to life as they build, making the creation process more intuitive and accessible.

Key Features of Niantic Studio:

1. Real-Time Visual Interface: Niantic Studio provides a “what-you-see-is-what-you-get” experience, allowing changes to be visible instantly.
2. Easy Interactivity: Developers can quickly add graphic elements like physics, lighting, animations, and more with just a few clicks.
3. New Web Gaming Engine: Built on an Entity Component System (ECS), this engine simplifies the development of interactive and complex gameplay features.
4. Live Play and Simulation: Niantic Studio allows for real-time editing and previewing of 3D scenes, with changes saving automatically.
5. Advanced XR Capabilities: The tool includes powerful XR features such as Face Effects and World Tracking, with more features expected to be added during the beta phase.

Free Access for All Creators

One of the most exciting aspects of Niantic Studio is that it is available for free. This allows developers, whether independent or part of larger teams, to build, prototype, and deploy their 3D and XR projects without any cost barriers.

With Niantic Studio, developers now have a powerful and accessible tool to create the next generation of immersive XR and 3D web experiences. Niantic’s community of creators can look forward to a more streamlined and collaborative development process, empowering them to push the boundaries of what is possible in web-based XR and 3D content creation.