The first goal of this update is to provide game studios and artists with the ability to customize characters in great detail. The character editor in Popul8 allows artists to easily select the area they want to change and use sliders to guide the variation. Unlike other editors that limit artistic expression to predefined styles, Popul8’s editor builds upon the original work of game artists, enabling true creative freedom while maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the game’s world.
The second goal of this update is to give more creative control to players. The new SDK allows game makers to empower players to build truly unique characters. This not only saves development time but also fosters a deeper connection to the game through highly personalized characters.
The character editor in Popul8 offers unparalleled control over character design. It adapts to any artistic style, giving artists the ability to sculpt detailed and lifelike characters tailored to their specific vision. From macro-level adjustments like body proportions to fine details such as facial features and expressions, the character editor provides unprecedented control.
The character editor is available within the standalone Popul8 software and as an SDK for game developers to integrate into their games. This streamlines the game development workflow, allowing developers to leverage Didimo’s powerful toolset directly within their existing pipeline, enhancing efficiency and reducing time-to-market.
The new SDK extends character customization capabilities to developers at all levels. Now, any developer can integrate Popul8’s advanced character editing tools into their games, allowing players to design and personalize their characters in real-time. The integration of the 3D character editor through an SDK enables studios to offer players the ability to create new characters according to the game’s unique art styles without the need to develop tools in-house.
Didimo’s commitment to innovation is shared by studios worldwide, with companies like Avalon, Colossal Order, Soleil Game Studios, Sony, Atom Stars, NOS Communications, and Ceek all benefiting from Didimo’s solutions. These updates to Popul8’s character editor and SDK further expand the creative possibilities of character creation, facilitating the creation of engaging content that keeps players immersed in the game.
