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

Elanthirayan
2 min readJun 21, 2024

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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…

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Elanthirayan
Elanthirayan

Written by Elanthirayan

Technology enthusiast with a passion for VR/AR, ML, and IoT. http://elanthirayanm.github.io/

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