Los Angeles, USA, October 22nd, 2024,
Chainwire
Decentraland, the first
decentralized virtual social world, launched a powerful new desktop
client today, signaling a new era for experiencing spatial
environments. This beta release enhances performance, delivers a
more immersive environment, and introduces new engaging features,
setting the stage for future innovations and expanded creator
tools.
This milestone marks the shift away from a browser-based
experience, replaced by a more stable, Unity-powered desktop client
and the new Creator Hub, aligning with Decentraland’s vision for an
interconnected metaverse.
“Today marks a new chapter for Decentraland. As virtual
worlds take on a larger role in digital life, Decentraland is
committed to creating a virtual world where people, not
corporations, own their digital lives. Traditional platforms view
their users as products while limiting real ownership, but
Decentraland flips this script, using decentralization to empower
its users,” said Yemel Jardi, Executive Director of the
Decentraland Foundation. “As the internet transforms into a more
immersive, spatial experience, Decentraland is leading the movement
to creating a space that champions social connection, creativity,
and autonomy—transcending cultures and backgrounds. This next
chapter is about unlocking the true potential of the open
metaverse, ensuring that as the digital world grows, it remains
user-driven, community-focused, and grounded in open
standards.”
Key Features of the New Desktop Client
- Performance Boosts & Smoother Gameplay-
The new desktop client brings a highly anticipated performance
upgrade. Users will enjoy faster load times, higher frame rates,
and smoother multiplayer interactions, even in high-traffic
areas.
- Immersive Environments- The new client brings
Decentraland’s world to life like never before, introducing dynamic
lighting with binary suns and moons, new beaches and ocean views,
and procedurally generated environments, including dynamic trees,
foliage, water, and sound effects. The landscape now loads up to 80
parcels away, offering users a more expansive and visually rich
experience “from horizon to horizon.”
- New Engagement Mechanics- A long incubated
component of Decentraland is launching as part of the beta release,
Daily Quests and mini-games, with more to be added in the near
future. Daily Quests will increase active participation, engaging
users to explore Decentraland and complete various tasks in
exchange for rewards, such as Wearables and Emotes. The beta
release also includes an all-new Badges system that motivates users
to action by tracking and showcasing their achievements on the
platform.
- Simplified User Controls- Decentraland now
offers expanded player profiles and a redesigned backpack where
users can customize their avatars in a more intuitive manner.
Navigation has also been streamlined with a quick-access bar for
profile, map, and backpack features.
- Enhanced Avatars & Social Interactions-
Avatars in Decentraland have been significantly upgraded, offering
smoother movement, improved rendering, and natural interaction with
the environment. New chat bubbles, name color differentiation, and
emoji integration make communication more interactive and
engaging.
A Future-Ready Platform
With this release, Decentraland is laying the groundwork for its
next chapter, as the new desktop client and code base offer the
capabilities needed to expand into VR and mobile experiences.The
new desktop client serves as the cornerstone for this evolution,
ensuring that Decentraland remains a top-tier platform for
immersive, decentralized virtual experiences.
“This upgraded desktop client transforms how people
experience Decentraland,” said Kim Currier, Head of Partnerships
and Marketing at Decentraland. “For our community, it’s about more
than just faster load times and smoother interactions—it’s about
creating a beautiful, vibrant space where people can genuinely
connect and form new friendships from across the globe. With this
release, we are also introducing the new Creator Hub, an all-in-one
platform where creators can learn and build. It also provides
businesses with opportunities to engage their audiences more
effectively by using virtual spaces to create experiences that
encourage active participation. It’s a big step forward, enriching
how our community interacts and experiences Decentraland
together.”
New Desktop Client: Access and Details
The future of Decentraland and virtual social worlds starts now.
Experience a revitalized, interactive digital environment by
downloading the new desktop client available on Mac and Windows.
For more information and to download the new client, users can
visit Decentraland.
About Decentraland
Decentraland is the
first decentralized, community-driven virtual social world. It
empowers users to create, explore, and connect within an open,
immersive digital landscape where they fully own their digital
assets. Whether hosting virtual events or designing their digital
identity, individuals can shape a world that prioritizes
self-expression and freedom—free from the constraints of corporate
control. Governed by its community through a decentralized
autonomous organization (DAO) and supported by a non-profit
Foundation, Decentraland operates as an open-source, traversable
world that encourages creativity, ownership, and innovation. By
fostering collaboration and community, Decentraland is shaping the
future of digital interaction, where individuals can truly own and
build their digital lives.
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