Update 0.4 Has Arrived – A New Step Forward in the Adventure!

Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to share some fantastic news about the latest update for our interactive J.O.I. game and can't wait for you to experience all the new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new:

• New Character Model Pipeline
  • Moved away from the Metahuman head model for improved performance and to simplify the delivery of new customizations.
  • This change enhances customization options for your character’s appearance.
  • The animation pipeline has been simplified, making it smoother than ever!
• Visual Quality & Performance Boost
  • The model's visual quality has been significantly improved.
  • Skin textures have been updated, added new skin types for more variety.
  • Overall scene performance has been optimized for a better experience.
  • The game now defaults to using DirectX 12 RHI for improved graphics performance.
• Animation Overhaul
  • Refined several animations, both active and background, to make them feel more natural and diverse.
• Expanded Customization Options
  • New appearance types are now available.
  • You can now choose her to wear stockings and harness.
  • I’ve introduced new (sub)types of hairstyles, lip sizes, and eyebrow styles.
  • Skin tone adjustments are now possible in addition to selecting skin types.
• Improved Lighting
  • The scene lighting has been enhanced, providing a more immersive atmosphere.
  • New lighting adjustment options have been added for greater control.
• Scene Control
  • Reorganized the appearance and animation settings for easier access.
  • You can now toggle random phrases and reaction sounds on or off, both randomly and during pose changes or animation types.
  • Movement in space taking into account the player's viewing direction in VR.

This update lays the groundwork for future enhancements, whether it’s expanding customization options, adding new animations, or introducing exciting new features. I’m really eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions, so feel free to leave your comments!

0.4 JOI VR Game release post on Patreon

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s make this game even better together!