TerrainGen Launch Enables Custom World Creation in Substrata
TerrainGen Launch Enables Custom World Creation in Substrata
馃寢 Your World Builder Awaits
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.
First build of TerrainGen is available! You can use this to create terrain for your Substrata personal worlds (or use in any other app).
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Substrata Webclient Update: New Features and iOS Issues
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Substrata Achieves Major Performance Milestone
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Debugging Progress: From Glitch Art to Graffiti Shaders
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