Substrata's Graphics Overhaul: The Mother of All Optimisations

**River Mouth district launches** with waterfront land parcels now available for auction. **Key auction details:** - 48-hour downward auctions starting at 1000 EUR - Reserve price set at 50 EUR minimum - Parcels extend into water for dock construction - Multiple weeks of ongoing auctions The **unique waterfront parcels** allow builders to construct docks directly in the water, perfect for boats and maritime builds. Developers hope to see **seaside town aesthetics** emerge, including boathouses and coastal architecture that take advantage of the water access. [View current auctions](https://substrata.info/parcel_auction_list) *Start building your waterfront dream in the new River Mouth district.*

**Substrata's River Mouth district is now live** with waterfront land parcels available for auction. **Key Details:** - Parcels extend into water for dock construction - 48-hour downward auctions starting at 1000 EUR - Reserve price set at 50 EUR - Auctions continue over several weeks **Unique Features:** - Build directly on water access points - Perfect for seaside town aesthetics - Boat-friendly infrastructure potential The new district aims to foster creative waterfront builds with boathouse and coastal community vibes. [View current auctions](https://substrata.info/parcel_auction_list)

**Substrata has deployed a major update** improving portal performance between worlds in their metaverse platform. The new build introduces a **ChangeToDifferentWorld protocol message** that significantly speeds up world transitions by eliminating the need to reconnect to servers when moving between different worlds on the same server. **Key improvements:** - Much faster portal travel between worlds - Streamlined server connections - Enhanced user experience for world exploration The update is now **live on servers** and available for download through their Discord community. This optimization addresses one of the core navigation challenges in multi-world virtual environments, making seamless exploration more accessible for users building and exploring in the Substrata metaverse.

**Portal Travel Gets Major Speed Boost** Substrata implemented a new **ChangeToDifferentWorld protocol message** that significantly improves portal performance between worlds on the same server. **Key Improvement:** - Eliminates need to reconnect to server when traveling between worlds - Makes portal transitions much faster and smoother The updated build is now **live on servers** and available for download through the project's Discord channel. This optimization enhances the user experience for exploring different worlds within the Substrata metaverse without technical delays.

The first build of TerrainGen has been released, marking a significant development for Substrata users. This new tool allows creators to: - Generate custom terrain for personal worlds in Substrata - Export terrain for use in other applications - Build more personalized virtual spaces This release follows November's major optimization update, which improved performance up to 5x on lower-end devices and web clients through enhanced draw call efficiency. *Want to start creating?* Visit substrata.info to download the native client or try the web version.