PlayCanvas

PlayCanvas is a cloud-based game development platform that, according to the vendor, allows users to create, collaborate, and publish interactive 3D content for web, mobile, and VR/AR devices. This platform is targeted at a wide range of company sizes, from individual developers and small indie studios to large game development companies. Professionals in game development, web development, VR/AR development, interactive advertising agencies, and e-learning and training companies can all potentially benefit from the features and capabilities of PlayCanvas.

Key Features

Realtime 3D Engine: PlayCanvas offers a realtime 3D engine that, according to the vendor, supports physics simulation, animation blending, particle effects, and audio playback, enabling developers to create immersive and engaging experiences.

Visual Editor: With PlayCanvas' visual editor, developers can build and modify 3D scenes and assets without coding. The user-friendly interface provides intuitive controls for object positioning, scaling, and rotating, as well as tools for creating and editing materials, textures, and animations, according to the vendor.

Collaboration and Version Control: PlayCanvas facilitates collaboration by allowing multiple developers to work simultaneously on the same project. It also offers version control functionality, enabling easy tracking of changes and the ability to revert to previous project versions, as claimed by the vendor.

Asset Management: PlayCanvas provides a comprehensive asset management system for organizing and storing 3D models, textures, scripts, and other project assets. Developers can upload, preview, and manage assets efficiently, and take advantage of asset compression and optimization tools, according to the vendor.

Cross-platform Publishing: Developers can deploy their 3D content to various platforms, including web browsers, mobile devices, and VR/AR headsets, with PlayCanvas' cross-platform publishing support. The platform optimizes content for each target platform, eliminating the need for additional software installation, as stated by the vendor.

Integrated Physics Simulation: PlayCanvas integrates a physics simulation engine, allowing developers to create realistic and interactive physical interactions within 3D scenes. Physics properties like gravity, friction, and collision shapes can be applied to objects for dynamic environments, according to the vendor.

Asset Marketplace: PlayCanvas features an asset marketplace where developers can find and purchase a wide variety of pre-made 3D models, textures, audio clips, and other assets to enhance their projects. Developers can also contribute their own assets to the marketplace, according to the vendor.