Rising World

Released: Dec 3, 2014
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 06:46 GMT

Updates & announcements

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31 Aug 2026Developer post
Update 0.9.3: Animal Feeding and Taming, better caves and much more!
Hi folks! A new big update is now available! It introduces animal feeding and taming, improved cave generation, actual ocean waves and a lot more! Animal Feeding and Taming This update greatly expands the "Animal Husbandry" aspect of the game: you're now able to feed and tame ani
Hi folks!
A new big update is now available! It introduces animal feeding and taming, improved cave generation, actual ocean waves and a lot more!
Animal Feeding and Taming
This update greatly expands the "Animal Husbandry" aspect of the game: you're now able to feed and tame animals!
Animals become hungry over time. If they go without food for a long time, this becomes visually apparent as they appear severely emaciated. This can be counteracted by feeding the animals: animals can be fed directly from your hand, but they will also eat food off the ground.
Some animals also graze. Keep in mind that if an animal is kept in an enclosure, the meadow will eventually be grazed bare.
Also keep in mind that some foods can be toxic to certain animals. To get an overview of that, you can check out the new "Animal Husbandry" section in the journal (J).
Feeding an animal (preferably with its favorite food) helps to tame it. Once tamed, animals become trusting and lose their aggression towards the player. Currently you can tame all domestic animals (pigs, sheep, cows, goats, horses etc).
It's also possible to tame wolves, but that's a bit more difficult: if you're really careful and move slowly toward the wolf while holding some meat in your hands, he will not attack you. You can then feed him once you're close enough. This has to be repeated so that the wolf really becomes tame.
You can also pet animals: to do that, first put your equipped item away (default key: H), then look at the animal and hold down your right mouse button. Most animals enjoy that! ;)
If you hit a tamed animal, the animal will tolerate it to a certain extent (by not fighting back, for example), but eventually it will lose its trust in you. So don't you dare!
Ocean Waves
With this update, water gets actual 3D Gerstner waves! The wave intensity depends on the weather and wind. This isn't just a visual upgrade: boating is directly affected by this. It becomes particularly difficult during storms, and the risk of capsizing increases.
We've also updated the underwater effects and reworked the flowing behaviour for non-infinite water (the water surface now levels out much more reliably and flows more smoothly).
You can turn off the new ocean waves or water effects btw (to improve performance on older graphics cards).
There is also an option to turn on an "infinite ocean": this renders the ocean all the way to the horizon. It's not an accurate representation of the world, but makes for a nicer view - especially if you're forced to play with low view distances.
Better Caves
We've also revamped the cave generation: the old, boring tunnels have mostly been replaced by noise-based cave generation. This creates much more interesting and varied caves. Caves become larger the deeper you go; sometimes the game generates huge cave chambers. There is also a chance to find stalagmites and stalactites in some cave chambers.
The game still generates a few tunnels near the surface (serving as cave entrances), and usually they lead to an actual cave. But the game can also create crevices on the surface, usually surrounded by boulders to make them easier to spot. The deep underground caves (the ones which are filled with water) remain unchanged.
To make cave exploration a bit easier, we've reworked the climbing rope: it now adapts to the ground and you can also use it to lower yourself slowly into caves.
By the way, the new caves generate in existing worlds. To make this possible, a world conversion is necessary - it will be performed when loading a world for the first time after the update.
Use Items on Mounts
Many items can now be used while riding a mount or driving a boat. This works for weapons, navigation equipment (compass, map etc) and also food. This feature is still a work in progress, so if you run into any issues, please let us know!
Blueprint Resources in Survival
Blueprints now require resources in Survival mode. The blueprint list at the blueprint table contains an overview of all required resources, but you can also see them on the HUD when holding the blueprint in your hands.
Some blueprints require a ton of resources. If there is not enough room in your inventory for all the resources, you can also place chests near the target location - the game will automatically take all nearby chests into account.
Permission Editor
This update introduces a useful feature for server admins: a built-in permission editor. This enables you to create, modify or delete group and area permissions. In order to use the editor, make sure you have the "savepermissions" permission (under "commands"). To open the editor, press ESC and hit the small red edit button next to the "Permissions" button.
Other changes
There are also a ton of other changes and bugfixes. We've reworked how terrain smoothing works (e.g. for the rake, but also for the creative mode terrain tools). The rake and the terrain tools are now capable of making the terrain much smoother!
When looking at an item or collectible plant, the game now shows a clearly visible outline around them (but this can be turned off in the settings).
Icy surfaces on the terrain now have a transparency effect (and, by the way, ice is now slippery), and the game now supports "Tessellation" for terrain: this greatly increases the geometric terrain details around you (but it has an impact on performance). You can turn it on in the graphics settings.
If you're interested in various statistics (like travelled distance, felled trees, killed enemies etc), you can now view all stats for your current world. Just press ESC and hit the new "Statistics" button.
There is a new creative mode terrain tool (F5) to raise/lower terrain. Speaking of creative mode: since there have been repeated requests for this in the past, there is now a more comprehensive teleport feature: you can create several teleport points in a world, then teleport to them. The game stores a name and screenshot for each teleport point. To use this tool, just enter "tp" or "teleport" into the console (but we're also looking into a way to make this more easily accessible).
There are also several API changes and new features. The changelog for these can be found separately in our forum.
If you run into any issues or if you have any questions, please let us know! :)
Next Update
We've also been working on other features, like better npc pathfinding and food spoilage. These features didn't make it into this update, but we expect them to be ready soon.
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Changelog 0.9.3 (2026-08-31):
Animals can now be fed and tamed
Animals can be fed by hand, but they also eat food off the ground
Every animal has different preferences when it comes to food
Food satisfies animals' hunger and restores their health, but some food can also kill them
If an animal is hungry and you hold suitable food in your hands, it will move towards you
You can feed all domestic animals, deer, moose and wolves
Hungry animals appear heavily emaciated
Animals can starve to death (does not apply to wild animals)
Some animals graze when they're hungry (this reduces the grass)
Wolves won't attack you if you hold meat in your hands and slowly move towards them
All non-aggressive animals can be petted
Animals (including wolves) become tame through regular feeding and petting, so they no longer attack you or run away
Animals only get pregnant if they are full and were fed recently
Improved cave generation
Former "tunnels" are much shorter and almost always lead to an actual cave
Small crevices can now spawn on the surface, leading into a cave
Boulders are now often generated around crevices on the surface to make them easier to spot
Much bigger caves are generated slightly below the ocean or sea floor (0)
There is a small chance for huge cave chambers to be generated (in deep layers)
Some caves contain stalagmites/stalactites
[New] Ocean now has actual waves, depending on the weather
[New] Reworked boat physics and driving behaviour, now taking ocean waves into account
[New] Updated underwater effects, added "god ray" effect and waves are now taken into account correctly
[New] Added option to render an infinite ocean on the horizon (no accurate world representation, but makes for a nicer view)
[New] Many items can now be used while riding a mount or driving a boat
[New] Added teleport command (teleport or tp): you can create as many teleport points as you like, including a name and screenshot. You can teleport there using a command or the UI
[New] Added ingame permission editor to create, modify or delete permissions in multiplayer (experimental feature, feedback needed)
[New] Placed areas (F9 creative mode) can now be resized or moved retrospectively
[New] You can now enable random rotation for persistent item placement (hold C)
[New] Added lemon tree (including lemon as a new item)
[New] Blueprints now require resources in survival (optional)
[New] Blueprint resources are used from inventory and also from nearby chests (can be disabled in multiplayer)
[New] Blueprint export tool now takes textures into account (groups blocks by texture, additional .mtl file) and reduces vertices
[New] Statistics (e.g. travelled distance, trees felled etc) can now be viewed ingame (ESC menu)
[New] Added new creative mode terrain raise/lower tool (F5->4)
[New] Items and plants now show a clearly visible outline when being targeted (can be disabled in the settings)
[New] Multiplayer: added "PauseWhenEmpty" setting which pauses the world when no players are online (enabled by default)
[New] Controller: added option to interpret joystick devices as gamepads (feedback needed)
[Change] Engine updated to Unity 6000.3.22f1
[Change] Updated npc behaviour and collision (npcs should get stuck on terrain or walls less frequently now)
[Change] Animal breeding is now only possible if the animals were fed and are full
[Change] Journal now contains information about animal husbandry (breeding, feeding etc)
[Change] Reworked water flow handling, water surface now levels out much more reliably and flows more smoothly (non-infinite water)
[Change] Reworked climbing rope, rope now adapts to the ground and you can also use the rope to lower yourself slowly into caves
[Change] Blueprints containing terrain now load much faster
[Change] Cows now give milk for much longer after pregnancy
[Change] Map can now display more than 256 markers
[Change] Reworked pickup sounds for all items and objects
[Change] Ice on terrain and in caves now has a transparent effect
[Change] Ice surfaces are now slippery
[Change] Rake is now capable of making terrain smoother
[Change] Crafting menu search now also covers block materials
[Change] Added new background scenes in main menu
[Change] The game now provides suggestions when misspelling an item name while using the "item" command
[Change] Most lights (torches, headlamp, flashlights etc) are much brighter now
[Change] Game now avoids "ghost terrain cells" (i.e. single remaining invisible terrain blocks), which typically blocked water and caused visual "spikes" in LOD chunks
[Change] Added console command "fixghostcells" to remove already existing "ghost terrain cells" from earlier sessions
[Change] Grill and skewer can now also be attached to the "fireplace" object
[Change] Console command "edit flags" on vegetation with "ForceSnowiness" or "DisableWind" parameters now takes effect immediately
[Change] Block placement preview can now optionally be rendered with textures (see settings)
[Change] Changed fuel consumption of furnaces
[Change] Reworked gravity checks for objects and plants, objects in blueprints should no longer break when placing them
[Change] World converter can now also convert older worlds (as long as they were created or last played after November 2022)
[Change] Added pickup option for grindstone (hold F)
[Change] Dedicated server: added optional "/pluginlist" route handler for webserver (needs to be enabled in server.properties explicitly)
[Change] Many API changes, additions and bugfixes (see separate changelog)
[Bugfix] Fixed an issue where buildings or objects were sometimes missing after returning from exploration trips (feedback needed)
[Bugfix] Fixed objects in blueprints sometimes breaking for no reason when placing the blueprint (feedback needed)
[Bugfix] Fixed some npcs getting teleported to the surface above them
[Bugfix] Fixed dynamite and grenades not exploding
[Bugfix] Moving elements in manual placement mode no longer stops working if the related chunk was unloaded (this usually happened with larger blueprints)
[Bugfix] Fixed issue that blueprints containing huge terrain never loaded
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong chat line breaks and also prevent chat from breaking rich text tags (emojis etc)
[Bugfix] Fixed "deletenpcs" command not working correctly when trying to delete all npcs
[Bugfix] Fixed sporadic crash when loading a corrupted blueprint
[Bugfix] Fixed an issue where normal mapping was missing when terrain surfaces faced exactly south or north
[Bugfix] Fixed an issue where the shake effect (e.g. when freezing) was amplified when looking up or down
[Bugfix] Fixed F8 edit tool affecting random construction elements when looking at terrain
[Bugfix] Fixed emojis flickering on signs or text elements in the game world
[Bugfix] Fixed launch error under macOS when the game is installed on an external volume
[Bugfix] Multiplayer: fixed area permissions inheriting wrong base permission for keys which were not explicitly set
[Bugfix] Controller: rotation is no longer reset when enabling manual placement
Original post
30 Apr 2026Developer post
Update 0.9.2: Animal Breeding, Item Placement, better Controller Support
Hey folks! Finally a new update is available! It introduces various new things, changes and improvements and also several bugfixes. Item Placement With this update you can place items persistently in the world (this means they won't despawn after a restart). To do that, hit the B
Hey folks!
Finally a new update is available! It introduces various new things, changes and improvements and also several bugfixes.
Item Placement
With this update you can place items persistently in the world (this means they won't despawn after a restart). To do that, hit the B key twice to place the currently equipped item (this key binding can be changed in the settings). Alternatively right-click on an item in your inventory and select "Place".
Placing an item works similar to placing other elements. You can freely rotate and even resize the item.
We've implemented some optimizations to keep the performance overhead low, however, there is still room for improvements. If you notice any issues when placing items in your world, please let us know!
Animal Breeding and Husbandry
We've also worked on animal husbandry and breeding. Unfortunately not all features made it into this update and will be part of the next update instead, but (domesticated) female animals can now get pregnant under certain circumstances. For a female animal to become pregnant, a male partner must be nearby. It's also necessary that the animal got used to the player (e.g. by keeping them in a fenced pasture).
Pregnancy has a visible impact on the animal. As the pregnancy progresses, the animal spend most of their time lying down. Newborn animals are particularly small and spend most of their time sleeping.
As a side note, most animals now sleep at night.
After giving birth, cows produce milk for a period of time. Their udders then become larger. If you find a wold cow, there is also a chance that it's currently producing milk - especially if there are calves in the herd.
Use a bucket to milk a cow. You can then fill the milk into the butter churn to turn it into butter.
By the way, buckets can also be used to collect water and fill water containers.
World Repair Tool
Not a direct game feature, but still very useful: the game now provides a built-in tool to repair corrupted world data. There had been cases where an external factor resulted in corrupted world files. This tool tries to recover as much world data as possible.
If you try to load a broken world, you will typically get an error message. When this happens, the game will provide an option to repair the world after right-clicking on it in the world list.
But it's always a good idea to create manual backups of your worlds. The game provides an option to create (or restore) backups by right-clicking on a world in the world list, or alternatively you can also create backups of your currently loaded world (from the ESC menu). Backups are stored in the game directory in a folder called "Backups".
Better Controller Support
We also spend some time to improve native controller support of the game. You should now be able to use almost all game mechanics and navigate through almost all menus without having to use a mouse or keyboard.
For text input, the game also provides a built-in virtual keyboard that should show up as soon as you select a text field. It's from the game and does not depend on the operating system or Steam (e.g. Big-Picture-Mode) etc.
Input should also work properly on Steam Deck.
But if you were using an input template in Steam, it might still be active (overwriting the default game input).
However, please bear in mind that there might still be bugs and some situations where controller input does not work properly. Some controller-related features are also still missing, e.g. a built-in way to rebind gamepad controls.
We have a pinned topic for controller support in our forums. If you run into any issues, please post any feedback there! It's our goal to achieve full controller support in the near future :)
Other Changes
Of course there are also several other changes and fixes. This update introduces a few new Points-of-Interest, new creative mode tools and fixes several bugs.
The edit-menu for (dummy) npcs now provides an option to force a specific animation (e.g. force the npc into a sitting position etc). Currently this also forces the npc into a static position (so you can freely move it). We want to make this tool a bit more flexible (e.g. tell the npc to sit on a nearby chair instead of having to move him there manually), but we appreciate any feedback!
To get an overview of all changes, please see the changelog below.
Next Updates
We were working on several other features (animal feeding and taming, dungeons, food spoilage etc) which did not make it into this update unfortunately. However, the next update won't be long in coming. Stay tuned!
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Changelog 0.9.2 (2026-04-30):
[New] Controller support considerably improved
Almost all game mechanics can now be used with controller
Most UI menus now fully support controller input (crafting, settings, console, sign editor etc)
Built-in on-screen-keyboard for gamepad text input
[New] Added option to repair corrupted worlds, i.e. if a world file is damaged, you can now recover it (depending on the degree of file corruption)
[New] Some animals can now become pregnant. For this to happen, a male and a female must be together
[New] After birth, young animals are considered "newborn" (which affects their size and behaviour)
[New] New item: wooden bucket, which can be used to fill water containers
[New] You can now collect milk from cows
[New] New interactive object: butter churn, which can be used to convert milk to butter
[New] Added new points-of-interest (camp and large observation platforms)
[New] Creative mode placement tool (F6) for construction elements (3) and objects (4) is now available
[New] You can now force a specific animation (e.g sitting, lying etc) for human npcs (see "editnpc" dialog)
[New] Fox cubs can now be picked up
[New] Added elephant calf variant
[New] Some animals now sleep during night
[New] You can now get snake meat from killed snakes
[Change] Paper press now requires water to turn rags into paper
[Change] Cookie recipe now additionally requires eggs and butter
[Change] Crossbow remains cocked after being put away
[Change] Text object can now be resized
[Change] Most clothes are now visible when holding an item in your hands
[Change] Construction elements now optionally keep their size after removing them via sledgehammer (see "Keep Construction Size (Item)" setting under Misc)
[Change] Console no longer opens if a text field is focused
[Change] Player group markers are no longer visible when opening the map
[Change] When other players are moving (multiplayer) there are no more shadow artifacts (from sunlight) visible on them
[Change] Different moon phases now blend in better with the night sky
[Change] Ladders can now be stacked in inventory (please note that this only affects newly crafted ladders!)
[Change] Sleeping during the night in winter now sets the time forward to 9 am (because it was still too dark at 7/8 am)
[Change] Player now has a different sitting animation when a seat is placed on the ground
[Change] Circuit boards can now be stacked in inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed sudden FPS drop during sunset and sunrise
[Bugfix] Fixed a crash in multiplayer when a mount died while a player was riding it
[Bugfix] Fixed a server crash in multiplayer when a player with corrupted data joined
[Bugfix] Fixed sporadic FMOD error after placing lots of construction elements
[Bugfix] Fixed potential performance issues caused by snow effect (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed npc with "static" flag/attribute having wrong position after a world reload
[Bugfix] Fixed old boot item messing up inventory in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed seat not working anymore if it was scaled too small
[Bugfix] Fixed flickering of compass needle
[Bugfix] Fixed "setrotation" console command not working properly for blueprints
[Bugfix] Fixed some UI elements being displayed distorted when playing with a resolution that has an aspect ratio smaller than 16:9
[Bugfix] Fixed player preview sometimes being displayed incorrectly
[Bugfix] Fixed construction elements sometimes not having correct collisions if a chunk contained several tens of thousands of elements
[Bugfix] Fixed clothes sometimes still reverting to a default variant when taking them off
[Bugfix] Fixed construction elements not being visible underwater
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong area permission after deleting an area (multiplayer)
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22 Dec 2025Developer post
Update 0.9.1: Steam Cloud and more
Hi folks! First of all, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy the holidays :) This is a good opportunity to release a small update! It adds new items, various Quality-of-Life changes, several bugfixes and also support for Steam Cloud. Steam Cloud s
Hi folks!
First of all, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy the holidays :)
This is a good opportunity to release a small update! It adds new items, various Quality-of-Life changes, several bugfixes and also support for Steam Cloud.
Steam Cloud support means that your worlds and blueprints are automatically stored in the Steam Cloud and synced with other devices where you log in. This is useful if you play the game on more than one devices (e.g. a Steam Deck and a regular PC). If you own Rising World on Steam, you will also be able to play it via GeForce NOW (it might take a couple of days though until it's accessible there).
If you don't want to use Steam Cloud, you can turn it off in the Steam settings (right-click on Rising World in your Steam Library to get there).
Please remember that it's still recommendable to create manual backups of your world from time to time. You can do that from the single-player menu (just right-click on a world to create or restore a backup), but if you press the ESC button ingame, you will now also see a backup option there. Please note that the backup folder had been moved: it's no longer found in the "Worlds" directory, instead you can now find a separate "Backups" folder in the game directory.
This update also adds various new clothes (some of them can only be found in the world), a crossbow and a wooden crate. The glass bottle can now be filled with water, other baby animals can now be picked up and several bugs had been fixed.
We've also reworked the moon light at nights: it now casts shadows and emits more intense volumetric light. We also fixed a bug which caused moon light to not affect the clouds.
Please note that the overall brightness during night is still related to the moon phase. There are settings now to disable moon phases and to change the brightness/intensity of the moon light.
By the way, if you can't find your mount for some reason, there is now a console command "findmount" to highlight the last used mount. A more immersive solution for this is planned.
We're still working on animal breeding/husbandry and hope to get it ready with the next update. Stay tuned!
Changelog 0.9.1 (2025-12-22):
[New] New weapon: crossbow (and bolts)
[New] Piglets, lambs and goatlings can now be picked up (in addition to chickens, hares and wolf cubs)
[New] More than 20 new clothes: mountie uniform (jacket, pants, boots), Gown (18th century), cotte, bomber jacket, poloshirt, bunny outfit, santa outfit, cargo pants, gambeson (cloth armor), samurai armor, pegleg, old boot, sandals, sneakers, futuristic armor, bathrobe, tunic etc.
[New] More than 10 new head gears: bucket hat, shades, fedora, armor helmet, samurai helmet, animal masks (chicken, horse, fox, cartoon wolf), coif, mountie (cap and hat), war bonnet etc.
[New] New special clothes: flippers (which enable faster swimming)
[New] New object: wooden crate
[New] Inventory now has a blueprint button in creative mode which enables you to bring up the blueprint menu
[New] When editing npcs (with the "editnpc" command), you can now also change the npc variant
[New] Added "findmount" console command to highlight the last used mount (useful if you can't find your mount anymore)
[New] Added settings to disable moon phases and also to adjust night brightness
[New] Added button to ESC menu to create a backup of the currently loaded world
[New] New multiplayer permissions: useallfurnaces, usealldoors
[Change] Increased specular highlights from sun and moon
[Change] Chicken no longer lay eggs while the game is paused
[Change] Item spawn menu (green button in inventory in creative mode) now contains clothes and all item variants
[Change] You can now use the rope to pull animals out of water
[Change] In Co-op games, all players can now create global markers on the map
[Change] Saddle bags can no longer be removed from horses if they still contain items
[Change] Buttons "all/none" in npc and POI selection dialog (when creating a world) are now inverted
[Change] World entry in singleplayer menu now correctly shows optionally disabled npcs and POIs
[Change] Right-click on the animal icon on a world entry in singleplayer menu now gives an option to retroactively enable/disable npcs
[Change] File browser (poster selection) now supports mouse back and forward buttons
[Change] When cutting grass, more grass items are added to your inventory now
[Change] Moon now casts shadows and emits stronger volumetric light
[Change] Nights are now a bit brighter by default (please note that this still greatly depends on the current moon phase)
[Bugfix] Fixed clouds sometimes not being affected by sunlight/moonlight
[Bugfix] Fixed own images sometimes not showing up in image selection in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed cooking grills not being placable on campfires generated in POIs
[Bugfix] Fixed POI spawn on superflat worlds
[Bugfix] Fixed sporadic crash when quitting the game
[Bugfix] Fixed clothes sometimes reverting to their default variant after wearing them
[Bugfix] Trees now cast shadows over greater distance (taking shadow distance setting into account)
[Bugfix] Fixed "billboard" flag for posters sometimes not being applied properly
Original post
31 Oct 2025Developer post
Update 0.9: Points of Interest
Hey folks! Finally the new update is now available! But first of all, I'm sorry for the long wait time. This update should have been available much earlier, but unfortunately unexpected personal circumstances led to this delay. But development should now be back on track. In any
Hey folks!
Finally the new update is now available! But first of all, I'm sorry for the long wait time. This update should have been available much earlier, but unfortunately unexpected personal circumstances led to this delay. But development should now be back on track.
In any case, this update introduces a lot of changes, but the main feature of this update are "Points of Interest" which spawn randomly in the world.
Points of Interest (POIs) are special locations in the world, a bit like a "mini dungeon". It could be a special natural structure (e.g a giant tree or a special rock formation) or a man-made structure (e.g a bandit camp or a sunken shipwreck).
In total, this update introduces 40 different POIs. Some POIs only spawn in specific biomes or climate regions. Each POI has the chance to spawn random loot and some POIs are also guarded by NPCs. To make POIs a little more varied, the update introduces a whole range of new objects and plants.
POIs will also spawn in existing worlds btw. If something goes wrong during world conversion, don't worry, the game creates a backup of your world automatically. In this case, please let us know so we can fix this issue ASAP!
There are also several new objects that can be crafted (e.g. animal trophies) as well as some new items.
But this update also introduces various other things: we have improved combat with melee weapons - the game now distinguishes between a regular strike and a heavy strike (hold mouse button), which deals more damage.
The ingame map also received two useful change: it now shows the boimes and also provides an indicator where to find your last spawn point. Both can be disabled if desired.
If you want to catch animals, this update adds a useful new feature: you can now catch animals with a rope. This makes herding a lot more easier.
If you want to improve your performance a bit, you can now enable NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR. The game gives full control over the quality, so alternatively you can also use it to improve the rendering quality.
The building part had also been improved by introducing several new block shapes (e.g torus, rounded cylinder etc). If you still think there are missing shapes, just let us know!
Last but not least, open water containers (like the trough or the newly added tub) will now be filled automatically by rain if it has been placed outside. This makes it easier to get fresh water.
As always, this update also introduces several changes, improvements and bugfixes. You can find the full changelog below. If you run into any issues, please let us know. Otherwise, stay tuned for the next update, which will be available soon :)
Changelog 0.9 (2025-10-31):
[New] Points of Interest (POIs)
There are 40 different POIs, which spawn randomly in the world
POIs might spawn NPCs (like bandits or animals)
Each POI has a chance to spawn loot
Some POIs spawn in specific biomes only
[New] Melee weapons now have a heavy strike (hold mouse button) which deals more damage
[New] Animals can now be caught with a rope
[New] Creative mode removal (F7) and edit tool (F8) area selection can now be rotated (CTRL + arrow keys) (EXPERIMENTAL)
[New] Added new creative mode forestation tool (F6->2) to place multiple plants (EXPERIMENTAL)
[New] Added support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR (see graphics settings)
[New] Added several craftable animal trophies
[New] You can now get antlers from deer, red deer and moose (required for trophies)
[New] Ingame map now optionally shows the biomes and a straight-line path to the last spawn position
[New] New weapons: javelin (spear) and morning star
[New] Added new object: tub
[New] Added new light sources: magic lamp, lantern (square), 4 new candles, 1 new standing torch variant
[New] Added many new objects, which are part of POIs (watch tower, wigwam, shipwrecks, altar, carriage, igloo, cairn etc)
[New] Water containers (open barrel, trough, tub) now fill with drinkable water during rain (if placed outside)
[New] New block shapes: torus (2 variants), half torus, rounded cylinder, partly rounded block, hollow arc inverse, hollow arc inverse corners
[New] Loot in chests now spawn with random durability and a random modifier (which makes a weapon, for example, stronger or weaker)
[New] New plants: duckweed, cattail, spooky tree, giant tree
[New] The "editnpc" dialog now also enables you to move and rotate npcs
[New] Added optional basic building menu (hold C)
[New] Building menu and other radial menus now show a tooltip, providing more information about the selected function
[New] Added male pig and male horse
[New] There is now a small chance the player can get struck by lightnings during heavy thunderstorms (especially when wearing armors)
[New] Rain is now hearable on some objects (e.g. tents, manhole covers etc)
[New] Measuring tape can now be fixed/locked, so the measure tape remains visible even after equipping another item
[New] Posters now provide options (hold F) to change the image or to copy the image and poster size
[New] Crafting menu now shows how many items of the selected recipe are already in inventory
[New] Added command "deletechunk" to delete/reset a chunk
[New] "Undo" for blueprint placement can now also be executed in survival mode
[New] Added setting to always allow "undo" in survival mode
[New] Added setting to include air when placing blueprints (only if blueprint contains terrain)
[New] Added permission "peacefulmode" (under "general"), which overrides the peaceful mode for a permission/area only if the value was set explicitly
[Change] Updated engine version to Unity 6000.0.60f1
[Change] Reworked grid behaviour for construction elements (if desired, you can change the grid behaviour in the "miscellaneous" game settings)
[Change] Improved melee weapon animations and sounds
[Change] Items with different conditions (durability) can no longer be stacked
[Change] Console command "edit rotate/rotation" and "edit move" now also work for npcs
[Change] Number of tracked undo steps can now be changed in the settings
[Change] Added buttons to enable/disable all npcs in world creation dialog
[Change] Improved building and vehicle controls when using a gamepad
[Change] When interacting with an empty furnace, the game now shows a marker indicating the fuel hatch location
[Change] Forests spawn a bit more frequently now (does not affect existing islands)
[Change] Gutting progress is no longer reset when you stop gutting a corpse
[Change] Water plants (e.g water lily) can now be placed properly on water surfaces
[Change] Rounded block (construction element) now has smoother edges
[Change] Double-click on a block shape in crafting menu now directly crafts this block
[Change] Greatly increased audible range of piano, gramophone and player voice
[Change] Added more details to bull, ram and billy goat models
[Change] Signs are now stackable (except standing sign)
[Change] Fish is now stackable (except larger fish)
[Change] Bandits now also spawn in "Peaceful mode", but they still won't attack on sight (Feedback needed)
[Change] Player no longer gets overheated when sleeping in a tent or shelter
[Change] Duplicate key assignments (in controls settings) are now highlighted
[Change] Inventory and crafting menu now contain a help button (which brings up the journal)
[Change] Message dialogs can now be confirmed by pressing return
[Change] World backup restore list (right-click on a world) now indicate if a backup was created automatically before world conversion
[Change] Multiplayer servers can optionally define a world boundary to prevent players from traveling further (see "World_MaxSector" in server.properties)
[Change] Building size values in the black box on the left side are now displayed with up to 4 decimal places (instead of 3)
[Bugfix] Fixed various issues with gamepad input
[Bugfix] Fixed malformed clothes when having certain items equipped
[Bugfix] Fixed meat and fish being placeable on the same slot on a meat dryer
[Bugfix] You can no longer fill drinking bottles (waterskin, canteen) with saltwater if you're underwater
[Bugfix] Fixed web requests (e.g to download map data from a server) not working if the server used an IPv6 address
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong loam block crafting recipe ingredients
[Bugfix] Surface offset now works correctly for pyramid block shape
[Bugfix] Fixed "calc" console command
[Bugfix] Water plants no longer break if they have contact with a water surface
[Bugfix] Fixed map buttons sometimes not being clickable
[Bugfix] Fixed vehicles not being craftable in creative mode
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong loot stack count from fishing pouches
[Bugfix] Mirrored signs are now displayed correctly
[Bugfix] Surface offset now works properly for pyramid and pillar block shapes
[Bugfix] Fixed permissions (multiplayer) not working when assigning an integer value to a permission which expected a floating point value
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong transparency on construction element preview when using terrain materials
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04 Oct 2025Developer post
Minor Security Update
Hi folks! This is just a minor security update which fixes a recently discovered security vulnerability in the Unity engine. The security vulnerability affects all Unity games released after 2017/2018. In case of Rising World, the overall risk was very low, but we're releasing th
29 Apr 2025Developer post
Update 0.8.5: Fishing, clothes, thunderstorms and more
Hey folks, A new update is now available! Main feature of this update is fishing, but it also adds various other things, like new climbing gear, new clothes, dynamite, thunderstorms and more! This update introduces 12 catchable fishes (including special fishes such as a blobfish,
Hey folks,
A new update is now available! Main feature of this update is fishing, but it also adds various other things, like new climbing gear, new clothes, dynamite, thunderstorms and more!
This update introduces 12 catchable fishes (including special fishes such as a blobfish, a sea cucumber etc) as well as various catchable loot and other items. The fishes you can catch depend on your location, the water depth and the type of water. The game now distinguishes between saltwater and fresh water.
It is advisable to fish in deeper waters.
In order to make climbing easier, this update adds new climbing gear! This includes a basic climbing hook, but also a more advanced and much more flexible grappling gun. Use these items to climb walls, cliffs and other obstacles. Speaking of obstacles: dynamite is now available! It works in a similar way to grenades, but can blast away terrain and buildings. Dynamite can be attached to walls to make it easier to work with.
This update also introduces thunder and lightnings. This includes 5 new weather effects - including a hurricane (intense thunderstorm with heavy rain and storm). Hurricanes only occur during spring and autumn.
We've also done preparations for a future animals husbandry and taming feature. There is still some work to do, but for now, chickens will lay eggs and you can also pick up some small animals (chickens, chicks, hares and wolf cubs).
What should not be missing are minor quality-of-life changes: crafting progression is now shared in multiplayer (co-op), posters/images can be renamed, there are more separate audio volume sliders available and the settings menu now contains a search bar to quickly find a setting. In addition to this, the building grid is customizable and the "undo" command now also covers block placement.
Last but not least added 22 new clothes with this update! This includes various shirts, pants and shoes, but also two types of armor. We're still working on more clothes as well as various customization options (e.g. the ability to change the color or to attach custom icons to clothes), so stay tuned for the next updates!
Changelog 0.8.5 (2025-04-29):
[New] Fishing
New item: fishing rod
Catchable fishes: herring, carp, perch, trout, plaice, salmon, catfish, tuna, blobfish, sea cucumber, turtle, shrimp
Chance to catch a valuable loot bag
Chance to catch a junk item (stick, fishbone)
Earthworms are used as bait (obtainable by raking dirt)
Animal guts can also be turned into baits
[New] Some fishes can be cooked directly (herring, perch, trout, plaice, catfish)
[New] Other fishes can be cut into smaller pieces (salmon, tuna, blobfish, sea cucumber, turtle)
[New] Related items that can be cooked: salmon steak, tuna steak, blobfisch meat, sea cucumber meat, turtle meat
[New] You can now cook/bake potatoes, corncobs and pumpkin slices (oven or grill)
[New] Chickens, chicks, hares and wolf cubs can now be picked up and moved to other places
[New] Chickens now occasionally lay eggs
[New] Eggs can be cooked and eaten
[New] Added 22 new clothes (including 2 armors)
[New] New items: climbing rope and grappling gun
[New] New item: dynamite (can be used to destroy the environment)
[New] New item: guts (obtainable by gutting dead animal corpses)
[New] New storage: cloth sack
[New] New weather effects: thunderstorms and hurricane (drythunder, farthunder, thunder, heavythunder, hurricane), including lightnings
[New] Crafting progression is now shared in co-op (multiplayer)
[New] The game now distinguishes between salt-water and fresh water (player cannot drink salt-water accordingly)
[New] Added separate audio volume sliders for fire noises, player footsteps and items/objects
[New] Hunger/thirst values are now shown temporarily when eating or drinking
[New] "undo" console command now also covers element placement
[New] Added search bar to settings menu (to search for a setting)
[New] Posters/images can now be renamed (see image selection menu)
[New] You can now define custom grid size levels (see "Miscellaneous/Building" settings)
[New] Added "gridsize" console command to change the current grid size
[New] Added "static" flag for npcs (similar to "locked", but also disables ground- and collision checks). See "editnpc" dialog
[Change] Improved grid (G) behaviour for construction elements (blocks etc)
[Change] Chests can no longer be removed with sledgehammers if they still contain items
[Change] Updated some crafting recipes
[Change] Saloon doors now accept "DisableObstruction" attribute (command "edit flag disableobstruction")
[Change] When saving a scale preset in building menu (c), you can now also delete a preset
[Change] When player rides a mount or sits in a vehicle, their positions are always saved at the same time (so in case of a crash, you will spawn at the same position)
[Change] You now only get a single item when using the item spawn menu in creative mode (see green "+" button in inventory)
[Change] Info label in lower left corner of the screen now also shows the water type (when looking at a water surface)
[Change] Paint roller works faster now
[Bugfix] Taking items from chests now also update the crafting progression
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when collecting arid grass
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong moon brightness after going into a cave
[Bugfix] Player is no longer able to attach multiple storages to a boat
[Bugfix] Fixed error when a storage was attached to a boat while another player was sitting in the boat (multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Changing sign texts is now covered by the "editobjects" (see "world") permission (multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Fixed map tiles being blank if map tile resolutions greater than 1024 were used (in server.properties)
[Bugfix] Fixed mounts remaining unusable if a player disconnected while riding them
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14 Feb 2025Developer post
Soundtrack now available!
Hey folks! We're happy to announce that the Rising World Soundtrack is now available on Steam! It includes two volumes, which contain the music of the game as downloadable audio files. Volume 3 is already in the works and will be added to the Soundtrack in the future free of char
31 Jan 2025Developer post
Update: New Version
Hi folks, Finally the new version is ready! This means that it is no longer in a separate beta branch, and we've also updated the store page accordingly. If you're already playing the new version, or if you want to keep playing the old Java version, you can find more information
18 Dec 2024Developer post
Update 0.8: Seasons and more
Hey folks, A new update is available, which adds a lot of new content and features, putting a bigger focus on survival and player progression! One of the main features in this update are seasons: while the environment is now lush in spring and summer, foliage turns yellow and ora
Hey folks,
A new update is available, which adds a lot of new content and features, putting a bigger focus on survival and player progression!
One of the main features in this update are seasons: while the environment is now lush in spring and summer, foliage turns yellow and orange in the fall. In winter, you will experience snowfall and cold temperatures. Plants won't grow and animal spawn is also greatly reduced in winter.
Each season lasts 31 days. It's possible to disable seasons or to change it manually with the new "season" console command.
The game now also changes the current weather based on your region.
With this update, temperature now also plays a role. The current season and weather has a significant influence on the temperature. It will be necessary to get proper clothes before winter or before traveling to cold regions. Beware of blizzards in winter, which can be deadly.
If it's getting too cold, you can either get into a building or cave, or craft a campfire to warm yourself up.
This update changes how ore spawn works - ores like gold and aluminum are now only found in arid and arctic regions. If you want to craft more advanced items, it will be necessary to travel to these regions.
To get more information about where to find certain resources, you can check out the new journal: you can open it by pressing J. It serves as a guide for new players, but also provides information about various resources. In addition to that, you can add custom notes to your journal.
The update also introduces a first implementation of crafting progression. When starting a new world, most crafting recipes are unavailable and get unlocked the more items you craft. If you move your cursor over an unknown recipe in the crafting menu, the game will provide some hints about what's required to unlock the recipe. Please keep in mind that this is not yet the final implementation and that it may still be subject to change based on feedback.
Another feature of this update: most items now have a limited durability. When hovering an item in your inventory, the current condition will be visible. The condition also affects the appearance and the sounds of the items. If you keep using a broken item, it will eventually break.
Most tools can be repaired though (as long as they're not broken yet). The newly introduced grindstone can both repair and sharpen your tools and weapons.
In addition to the new features, this updates adds various new items and objects. A calendar object is useful to show the current day and season and a pocket watch shows the current ingame time. There is also a magnifying glass (which increases the max zoom level, which is useful while building with small parts).
We've also ported some objects from the Java version like the drawbridge or manhole covers. Apart from that, we've also added a beartrap, various primitive furnitures and also a new chainsaw. For the sailing boat, you can now craft an optional storage box. Speaking of sailing boats: you can now customize it by adding a custom image/logo to the sail!
Last but not least terrain materials are now obtainable in survival mode. Some of them are necessary to craft certain items (e.g. smelt sand to raw glass), but all terrain materials can be placed back in the world now. When placing terrain materials, you can either add them or replace existing terrain - in both cases a preview should show up, indicating how the change would look like.
As always, please find the full changelog below. If you run into any problems or if you have any questions, please let us know :)
Store Page Update
The new version is still kept in a beta branch for now. If you want to play the new version, make sure to have the Beta Branch enabled (see this topic for more information).
Once all remaining issues are sorted out, we will update the store page and replace the Java version with the new version (but the Java version will still remain playable of course - see below for more information). However, we will need a few more days for testing and to make sure that worlds will not be lost during the transition, so it will most likely happen after the holidays.
Java Version
If you still prefer the Java version and don't want to play the new version, we've added a new Beta Branch specifically for the Java version. If you enable the "java - Legacy Version" Beta Branch, you won't get the new version automatically when we update the store page. To enable the Java Beta Branch, just right-click on Rising World in your Steam library, select "Properties", go to the "Betas" tab and select "java - Legacy Version" from the drop-down list (no code required). Close the window and then you should be able to continue playing as usual.
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Changelog 0.8 (2024-12-17):
[New] Seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter)
Seasons affect overall color of vegetation and environment
Weather and temperature depends on season
Shorter and darker days during winter
Snowfall during winter (including snow storms/blizzard etc)
Saplings and seedlings no longer grow during winter
Each season lasts 31 ingame days
[New] Items like tools and weapons now have a limited durability
Item condition is visualized in inventory (when hovering the item)
If an item wears out, the appearance, sound and stats of the item change
Most items can be repaired to a certain degree (see grindstone)
If you keep using a broken/ruined item, it will fully break eventually
[New] Temperature now affects the player
Icon in status bar indicates if temperature is too cold or too warm
Cold temperature adds damage to the player, hot temperature dehydrates player
Icon also indicates if player temperature is currently falling or raising
Temperature is determined by weather, environment, season and region
If player is wet/damp, temperature will be lower
Temperature is lower at night or on high altitudes
Staying in buildings or caves have positive impact on temperature
Staying close to a heat source (e.g. fireplaces) increases player temperature
[New] If player is wet/damp, a status icon is now displayed
[New] You can now get terrain materials (e.g. stone, dirt, sand etc) in survival mode and place it in the world
[New] New crafting station: grindstone, which is used to sharpen and repair tools and weapons
[New] New item: chainsaw
[New] New item: pocket watch (to see the current time)
[New] New item: magnifying glass (to increase max zoom level when holding Z)
[New] New objects: primitive chest, primitive chair, table and shelf (craftable at primitive workbench)
[New] New object: calendar (showing current ingame day and season)
[New] New object: beartrap
[New] New object: rotating beacon light
[New] Added drawbridge
[New] Added 4 different manhole covers
[New] Added optional craftable storage for sailboats
[New] New clothes: wolf mask and skull mask (headgear)
[New] Added bacon, which is obtainable from pigs
[New] You can now add custom images/logos to the sail of the sailing boat (hold F while looking at the boat)
[New] Sand can now be smelted to raw glass (crafting requirement for various items)
[New] Added journal (J), which contains various information and help
[New] You can store custom notes in your journal (shared across worlds)
[New] Cold and arid regions now have separate weather effects and are no longer affected by global rain or snow
[New] Tools and weapons you loot can now have a modifier, affecting their stats (displayed when hovering)
[New] Added new weather effects
[New] Added new music disc track
[New] The map now shows the last location where you died
[New] Added several new map markers for multiplayer (also available in singleplayer by setting Game_MapEnableAllIcons to true)
[New] When building with blocks, you can now rotate the grid (i.e. change the grid orientation) with the new "gridrotation" command
[New] Terrain type and elevation settings in superflat worlds can now be changed on multiplayer servers (in server.properties file)
[Change] Updated engine to Unity 6
[Change] Improved rendering of volumetric clouds
[Change] Picking up ores from a furnace works a bit better now (reduced chance to turn on the furnace accidentally)
[Change] It's now possible to place blueprints (with some limitations) above the max vertical chunk limit (e.g in orbit)
[Change] You cannot plant saplings or seedlings anymore if the ground is frozen (relevant during winter season)
[Change] Player now has a shadow when riding horses
[Change] Increased minimum fall distance at which the player gets fall damage
[Change] Improved render quality of grass and certain plants
[Change] Grid (G) works more reliable now when placing objects (like furniture, doors etc)
[Change] If a door was obstructed, it will now keep the correct position after a reload
[Change] Interaction key (F) can now also be used to close chests or crafting menus
[Change] Creative-mode F8 edit tool (1) now remembers the previously used rotation
[Change] Game now shows an error message if saving a blueprint to disk fails
[Change] Skipping nights (by sleeping in a bed) now also affects the weather
[Change] Plants and grass now get wet during rain
[Change] Walking up on mountains is a bit more difficult now
[Change] Reduced speed reduction of sailing boat if inside a building or in a cave
[Change] Clothes now show their stats (insulation, protection etc) in inventory (when hovering them with the cursor)
[Change] Updated miningdrill sounds
[Change] Water is now no longer rendered in front of volumetric clouds
[Change] Add separate "rough refractions" setting to enable/disable blur on certain glass panes (e.g. milk glass)
[Change] Improved readability of chat and other hud texts
[Bugfix] Fixed perceived framerate being lower than actual framerate if it was above 60 (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug which caused the game to ignore disabled npc settings for cave and hell npcs (affected spiders, ghouls and firewolves)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug which caused boats to become indestructible
[Bugfix] Fixed bug which allowed players to ride horses without a saddle
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong blueprint bounds when placing it if it contains resized objects (e.g. small doors etc)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong render order of construction elements and transparent elements in blueprint previews
[Bugfix] Fixed map falling through the ground when throwing it away
[Bugfix] Fixed "renderconstruction" console command sometimes causing distorted icons in inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed visual artifacts on water splash effect
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30 Aug 2024Developer post
Update 0.7.5: Bandits, Monsters, Map, Sailing and more!
Hi folks, A new update is available now! It introduces a lot of new content, including various enemies, new animals like wolves, a female character, a map and much more! Enemies This update introduces hostile bandits (which spawn at night) and barbarians (which spawn in arid regi
Hi folks,
A new update is available now! It introduces a lot of new content, including various enemies, new animals like wolves, a female character, a map and much more!
Enemies
This update introduces hostile bandits (which spawn at night) and barbarians (which spawn in arid regions). In addition to this, there are various new monsters which spawn in underground areas: there are firewolves and ghouls which spawn in hell, and spiders in caves.
This update introduces a new, experimental feature: an optional setting to let skeletons spawn at the surface at night. They despawn at dawn automatically. This feature is disabled by default, but you can enable it in the misc settings. Please give us some feedback about that!
Animals
Several new animals were added with this update, but the new wolves are particularly worth mentioning: unlike other animals, they have a defensive-aggressive behaviour. This means that they won't attack on sight (unlike bears, for example), instead they will try to warn the player. If the player ignores the warnings and still gets closer to the wolves, they will attack though.
Sailing
This update adds a new vehicle: a sailing boat! The game has a detailed sailing mechanic, but it isn't 100% realistic due to reasons of accessibility. Sailing is quite simple: just make sure that the sail is aligned to the wind. A small flag on top of the mast indicate the current wind direction.
If the sails are set, you can still leave your seat, but it's not recommended to jump off the boat (however, the sail is automatically furled if the player is too far away, so the boat does not sail on indefinitely).
You can also give a custom name to your sailing boat btw, which will then be visible on the hull. In a future update, you will also be able to set a custom image/emblem for the sail.
Map
Finally this update introdues a map. Unlike the Java version, this map mainly focuses on navigation: it provides a topological overview of the current island. Of course you can still create markers (like in the Java version), and in multiplayer, other players are also visible on the map (this can be disabled). If creative mode is enabled, you can teleport to any location on the map (via right-click).
An additional map view like in the Java version is still planned for a future update. However, there is a new command "renderworld" available which renders a top-down view of the currently generated world and stores this image in the screenshots folder in the game directory.
Female character
A female character is available now! A new tab "Character" is available in the main menu which enables you to change your character - including gender, hairstyle and colors, facial tattos etc. Changing your character has no impact on your progress in a world or a server, it only affects your appearance.
The current character editor is just a temporary solution: we're already working on a better version for that, but unfortunately it didn't make it into this update.
Npc editor
After spawning an npc, you can type "editnpc" into console (while looking at the npc) to bring up a small npc editor. It enables you to change the appearance of the npc, but you can also change their clothes or equipped item (only for humanoid npcs).
Apart from that, you can override their default behaviour towards the player, i.e make a hostile npc friendly or vice versa.
Building
This update introduces 15 new block shapes (almost every shape that was requested by the community in the past) and also terrain materials (like dirt, stone, gravel etc) for construction elements.
If you're still missing any shapes or if you run into any issues, please let us know!
Other
Of course there are also various other new features, changes and bugfixes. For example, vehicles can now be disassembled (to get the construction kits back), there are several new moon phases available during night and this update also introduces new items and objects. In addition to this, the inventory now contains a button in creative mode to bring up an item spawn menu. Alternatively this menu is also available when typing "item" into console.
This update also fixes the wrong player sync when riding a horse in multiplayer, and there are many changes and additions to the Plugin API (link).
To get an overview of all changes, please find the changelog below!
Please let us know if you have feedback or if you run into any problems with this update! :)
Changelog 0.7.5 (2024-08-30):
[New] Added map item
Map shows entire current island
Player position and orientation is always visible (TBD)
You can create various markers
Multiplayer: You can create global markers (visible for all players)
In creative mode, you can rightclick on a position to teleport there
Optionally you can visualize the terrain altitude/elevation (as color gradient)
Multiplayer: Other players are visible on the map (optional)
[New] New defensive-aggressive animal: wolves and arctic wolves (including several variants)
[New] New enemy: bandits (including several variants) which spawn randomly at night
[New] New enemy: barbarians (including several variants) which spawn in arid regions
[New] New monsters: firewolf and ghoul which spawn in hell
[New] New critter: scorpion which spawns in arid regions
[New] New animals: foal, fox cub and arctic fox cub
[New] Added sailing boat
[New] Implemented sailing mechanic (sail/wind direction, furl/unfurl etc)
[New] You can set up a custom name for your sailboat (which will be visible on the hull)
[New] Added 15 new block shapes (half sphere, hollow half sphere, hollow block, quarter cone etc)
[New] Terrain materials are now available for construction elements
[New] Added new swords (for bandits and barbarians)
[New] New objects: loom (required to craft clothes) and weather vane (shows current wind direction)
[New] Female character is available now
[New] Added character editor (in main menu) to change the visual appearance of your character (work-in-progress)
[New] Added various haircuts and beards/mustaches (see character editor)
[New] Added various facial tattoos (see character editor)
[New] Added various moon phases during night (full moon, new moon, waxing/waning moon etc) with different light intensities
[New] Added "editnpc" console command to edit an animal/npc (provides many new options compared to the Java version)
[New] You can override the behaviour of animals/npcs now (make them hostile or friendly etc), see "editnpc" command (experimental feature)
[New] You can now disassemble boats (hold interaction key)
[New] In creative mode, there is a new button in inventory to bring up an item spawn menu (also available when typing "item" into console)
[New] Melee weapons now show their damage and DPS value in inventory (when hovered)
[New] You can now get saplings from cotton plants
[New] Poster menu now has a search bar (to search for a particular image)
[New] Plant and texture selection menu in creative mode now also have a search bar
[New] Added "posterinfo" console command to get all information about a particular poster in the world
[New] Plants now support a "DisableSnowiness" and "ForceSnowiness" edit flag/attribute (to force or remove snowiness from a plant)
[New] Added support for non-latin characters (japanese, korean, chinese, greek and cyrillic characters). Please let us know if you still run into any problems
[New] Added sort options for the singleplayer world list in main menu
[New] Added "renderworld" console command to render a top-down view of the currently loaded world part (stored in "Screenshots" folder)
[New] Added option to always show the grid on construction elements
[New] Added permissions "changeskin" and "changeclothes" ("general" section)
[New] Added permission "destroyownvehicles" ("general" section)
[New] Added area permissions "create", "delete", "addplayer", "removeplayer", "setpriority", "setpermission", "setclaimable" ("area" section)
[Change] Updated engine to Unity 2023.1
[Change] Updated FMOD (audio engine) to 2.02.22
[Change] You can now get sticks from dead bushes
[Change] Reduced damage dealt by wild animals
[Change] You can now properly move single items in inventory via rightclick while dragging an item
[Change] The game now properly keeps settings which were changed manually in the config file, even if they're out of default range
[Change] Npcs no longer die due to fall damage when using the "toggleterrain" console command
[Change] Npcs now open their mouth when making noises
[Change] Locked doors or chests are now 4 times stronger (when trying to destroy them)
[Change] Nights are now a bit darker in general
[Change] Bears no longer spawn on grass fields
[Change] Sun and moon have smoother movement now
[Change] Empty blueprints now require paper instead of lumber
[Change] If creative mode water edit tool is active (F5->5,6,7), the flatten tool level is now properly aligned to the water surface
[Change] Cobblestone (terrain material) now properly keeps the underlying/surrounding material
[Change] Footprints are now also visible on sand and mud
[Change] Building radial menu now provides more precision values
[Change] Console command "size" works properly with window frames now
[Change] Areas in creative mode (F9) can now also be edited while standing inside them
[Change] Reduced flickering on overlapping areas (F9 in creative mode)
[Change] If area permissions override the "group" field (under "info"), it's now shown in the playerlist (i) in multiplayer
[Change] Slightly increased ore spawn rate on "high" and "very high" settings
[Change] Projectile ricochets can now occur again
[Change] Updated and improved various sound effects
[Bugfix] Multiplayer: Fixed wrong player sync when riding a horse
[Bugfix] Fixed dummy npcs sometimes wearing different clothes suddenly
[Bugfix] Fixed visual artifacts on clothes (specifically on medieval suit)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong tooltip when using a knife on the tanning rack
[Bugfix] Fixed random crash at 10% when loading a world (caused by invalid npc data)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong steering direction of the RIB (motorized boat) in reverse gear
[Bugfix] Updated some wrong item names
[Bugfix] Fixed underwater area sometimes being clearly visible for a brief moment when jumping into water
[Bugfix] Fixed player sometimes getting fall damage when dismounting a horse
[Bugfix] Fixed "reloadpermissions" messing up permissions if a player was inside an area
[Bugfix] Fixed colors not being correctly recognized in permissions if they didn't have a leading "#" or "0x"
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02 Feb 2024Developer post
Update 0.7: Biomes, Caves and much more!
Hi folks, Finally, a new, massive update is available! It introduces new biomes, underground caves, ridable horses, aggressive animals, new items and much more! First of all, the biggest change are the biomes: The game now has two new climate regions (dry and cold region), which
Hi folks,
Finally, a new, massive update is available! It introduces new biomes, underground caves, ridable horses, aggressive animals, new items and much more!
First of all, the biggest change are the biomes: The game now has two new climate regions (dry and cold region), which consist of 14 new biomes, including deserts, savannahs, tundras, taigas etc.
Existing worlds will remain compatible! But if you experience any issues with your existing worlds, please let us know. The game also creates a backup of your world automatically, so even if something goes wrong during world conversion, the world can still be recovered.
To make sure the new regions are as varied as possible, this update introduces many new plants and trees as well as new animals.
Another new feature is that some animals will now attack you (bears, polar bears, wild boars, lions and snakes). Unlike the Java version, the game now indicates if an aggressive animal has detected you. To fight back, this update introduces many new swords (some of them cannot be crafted and can only be looted from chests).
Talking about loot: the arctic regions randomly contains a few frozen chests containing various items. More loot spots are planned for future updates.
In addition to the new biomes and animals, this update also introduces caves: the upper layers consist of caves similar to the ones in the Java version (but they're more branched and have less dead ends). The lower layers consist of big caves which are partly filled with water. Below these "deep caves", you'll find the hell.
Apart from caves and biomes, this update also adds ridable horses to the game! Horse movement is now more flexible compared to the Java version. In order to ride a horse, you just have to craft a saddle (optionally you can also attach some bags to it).
We've also done some improvements to the world generation: the game now generates bigger islands and less mountains. It should be easier now to find flat spots. If this isn't sufficient, the world creation dialog now has an additional slider to change the steepness of terrain. Furthermore, a new world type ("superflat islands") is available.
As mentioned above, there are various new items and objects in this update. One item worth mentioning is the toolbelt, which can be used to expand the available number of slots in your hotbar.
Of course there are also many new QoL changes and smaller features. There a few pieces of clothing available now, you can spawn a "dummy" human npc and there are new building options available (e.g. the ability to change texture alignment or to enable a local move mode).
To get an overview of all changes, please find the full changelog below.
The next update will now focus on a map as well as more npcs - stay tuned! :)
Changelog 0.7 (2024-02-02):
[New] New climate regions: cold and dry regions (including many new biomes, e.g. deserts, savannahs, tundras, taigas etc)
[New] Implement caves
[New] Deep elevations now consist of big caves filled with water
[New] Added hell (below deep caves)
[New] New ridable horses (14 different horse variants)
[New] Added saddle and optional saddle bags
[New] New item: toolbelt, which increases the number of available slots in your item hotbar
[New] New item: weed whacker
[New] New items: several swords
[New] When creating a world, you can now determine how flat or steep the terrain should be
[New] New world type: superflat islands
[New] New aggressive animals: bear (4 variants), polar bear, lion (2 variants), spider, snake
[New] New passive animals: penguin, elephant (2 variants), rhinoceros, zebra (2 variants)
[New] Bulls, goats, rams and mooses now attack you if you attack them first (also applies to rhino and elephant)
[New] Wild boars now always attack the player
[New] Aggressive animals play a "warning" animation first before attacking the player
[New] Heartbeat sound is audible when the player has been detected by an aggressive animal
[New] Added dummy human npc that can be spawned via console command ("spawnnpc dummy", optionally with "locked" parameter)
[New] New crafting station: tanning rack
[New] You can now get pelts and hides from animals and turn them into leather at the tanning rack
[New] Added optional craftable storage for inflatable boat (RIB)
[New] Added 2 doors (old wooden door from Java version)
[New] Added gift (including several variants)
[New] Added safe object (to store items)
[New] Added small trashcan object
[New] Added gramophone object (including 3 music discs)
[New] Added several special variants of some animals
[New] Added 20 new cacti (also removed the old ones)
[New] Added several new trees (mesquite, aleppo pines etc)
[New] Added several new smaller plants
[New] Added new music tracks
[New] Added medieval fur coat (clothing piece)
[New] Added new headgear/accessory items (vanity): pilgrim hat, felt hat, wizard hat, fedora, cowboy hat, redcoat hat, boonie, safari hat, sombrero, wooly, cappy, captain hat, chef hat, fez, jester hat, jockey helmet, crown, cylinder, ushanka, unclesam hat, xmas hat, pickelhaube, bear mask, goat mask, pig mask, teddy mask, bunny mask, aviator glasses, sunglasses, groucho mask
[New] Added diving goggles (which remove blurriness underwater)
[New] Northern lights (aurora borealis) are now visible in snow biomes, depending on weather
[New] Building radial menu (C) now enables you to change the texture alignment for the active construction element
[New] Building radial menu (C) now enables you to change the move mode (when manual positioning is active)
[New] New weather effect: blizzard (strong snowstorm)
[New] Repeating rifle now requires ammunition
[New] Cutting grass now adds grass blades to your inventory (to replant grass)
[New] Smoothing wet ground with a rake now randomly spawns earthworms
[New] You can now disable shadows for individual lamps and torches (hold F)
[New] Info text (lower left screen corner) now always shows the name of the element the player currently looks at (e.g. plant name, animal name etc)
[New] Added optional key to toggle voice chat (per key press)
[New] Added forbidden objects permission (to lock objects like furniture etc in multiplayer)
[New] Added forbidden crafting permission (to lock certain crafting recipes in multiplayer)
[New] Branches now spawn randomly on the ground (can be picked up to get sticks)
[New] Added setting to change the max resolution for custom images (posters)
[New] Added setting to change the sort mode for blueprint files
[New] Character preview is now visible in inventory screen
[New] Drag clothes on character to wear them (or vice-versa)
[New] Auto-Run setting is now available in controls setting
[New] World backups can now be restored from the world menu (to do that, rightclick on the world entry in singleplayer menu)
[New] Rightclick on world in world menu now gives an option to copy the seed to clipboard
[New] Rightclick on UID in main menu now gives an option to copy it to clipboard
[New] Added command "swapsize" to swap the size of two axes of your currently active building element
[New] Added command "deletesector" to delete/reset an entire sector/island (use with caution!)
[New] Added command "overrideregion" to change the climate region of a sector (use with caution!)
[New] Added command "togglewater" to enable/disable underwater rendering
[New] Added command "locknpc" and "unlocknpc" to freeze/unfreeze npcs
[New] Added command "gap" to set the gap size directly while placing multiple construction elements in a row
[New] Added commands "surfacescale" and "surfaceoffset" to edit the surface of the current construction element
[New] Added commands "texturealignment" to change the active texture alignment for construction elements
[New] Added command "renderplayer" to save a rendered image of the player model on the hard drive
[New] Added edit flag "DisableOffset" for construction elements (to disable offset to prevent flickering)
[Change] Updated moving behaviour of animals
[Change] Some animals will now attack if you attack them first (e.g. goat, ram, moose etc)
[Change] Wild boars are now aggressive
[Change] Game now generates less mountains by default (more flat areas)
[Change] When editing signs for the first time, the previously used settings (font, size etc) are now used
[Change] You can now also use the sledgehammer to dismantle and pick up objects/furniture
[Change] Elements are now picked up automatically when deconstructing them with a sledgehammer (can be disabled in config file)
[Change] Creative mode removal tools now show a confirmation dialog before removing any elements (can be disabled in game settings)
[Change] Slightly improved text editor for signs (hold font size buttons, added tooltips and help etc)
[Change] Plants are now always removed during large terrain edits in F5 creative mode (if plant gravity is enabled)
[Change] If a bow or rifle is equipped, the remaining amount of ammo is shown on the right side now
[Change] Player health is now also shown in inventory (next to character preview field)
[Change] Slighly increased interaction radius for chests
[Change] Improved falling-through-ground detection (player should now under no circumstances fall through the ground anymore)
[Change] Reworked weather snow effects
[Change] When driving a boat, the camera rotation is now updated depending on the driving direction (can be disabled in misc settings)
[Change] Collecting fruits from plants placed in creative mode (F6) will now cause the fruits to regrow
[Change] Preview element when placing construction elements now has the correct size (difference was visible when placing big elements)
[Change] Update ore detector text and it now also detects coal
[Change] Console command "sql" now supports queries/select-statements (result is printed to console)
[Change] Crafting glass doors now requires a modern workbench
[Change] Blueprints are now consumed when saving a structure in survival mode
[Change] Disabled sporadic player pain sounds in creative mode if bones are broken or health is low
[Change] Changed crafting recipe for rope (reduced required ingredients)
[Change] Changed crafting recipe for rope blocks and fabric blocks (reduced required ingredients)
[Change] "Manual positioning mode" status (active/inactive) is now also shown on the left side of the HUD (only while building)
[Change] You can now stack empty blueprints
[Change] Touching a tall cactus now inflicts damage
[Change] Improved snow rendering on steep cliffs
[Change] Increased light intensity of large flashlight and penlight
[Change] Improved visibility of selected item in hotbar (cursor around item)
[Change] When using the "Copy Block" key (middle mouse button) in creative mode, the block color is now properly taken into account (can be disabled in config file)
[Change] When searching a crafting recipe, a tooltip now shows the category of that recipe
[Change] Selecting a crafting recipe now also highlights and selects the according crafting category
[Change] When using the "commands" console command, the output is also stored in your system clipboard (use that to paste it into a text file, for example)
[Change] The game now automatically creates a backup of the world before performing a world conversion
[Bugfix] Fixed various issues with color picker
[Bugfix] Fixed custom console commands (see controls settings at the bottom) not being saved properly
[Bugfix] Fixed item animation sometimes being broken (e.g. after equipping an item which is identical to the currently equipped item)
[Bugfix] Fixed issues if "interaction" and primary/secondary action were bound to the same key
[Bugfix] Signs are now correctly rendered behind glass panes
[Bugfix] Fixed ingame permission overview (esc) not showing custom image permissions
[Bugfix] Fixed scroll issue in creative mode plant selection menu (F6)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong ingredient requirement for crafting recipes if ingredient wasn't consumed (e.g knife when crafting a jack-o-lantern)
[Bugfix] Closing a chest no longer closes the chest UI for all other players in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed a crash when loading certain blueprints containing terrain data
[Bugfix] Fixed some smaller translation issues
[Bugfix] Fixed low elevation of volumetric clouds when being far away from the world origin
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30 Jun 2023Developer post
Update 0.6.7: Posters, Signs and more Content
Hi folks, Another update is available now! It introduces posters, signs, new crafting stations and several new items. Posters enable you to upload custom images from your hard drive and place them in the world. Of course this also works in multiplayer, so other players can see th
Hi folks,
Another update is available now! It introduces posters, signs, new crafting stations and several new items.
Posters enable you to upload custom images from your hard drive and place them in the world. Of course this also works in multiplayer, so other players can see these images. And of course you can also change the poster color. In addition to that, the new version also features "decals": they are similar to posters, but they're projected on the surface - this is quite handy if you want to place an image on an uneven surface, for example. You could use that for markings, or smaller details like fallen leaves on the ground etc.
In addition to posters and decals, this update introduces several writable signs. A new features is that you can change both the font and font size, but you can also set an arbitrary font color. Signs support rich text, so you can set a different style or color for parts of your text.
Apart from posters and signs, this update adds a lot more content to the game: There are two new crafting stations - a grinder and paper press. The grinder is used to crush cloth to rags or certain other items (like coal or sulfur) to powder, while the paper press is used to turn rags into paper.
You can now find wheat, which spawns randomly in your world. Collect it and use a grinder to turn it into flour, which can then be used to create dough for bread or cookies. Fittingly, there is now a masonry oven to bake the dough.
Apart from various other new items (e.g. a bow and arrow, bomb etc) and objects (e.g. several new doors), this update finally introduces some headgear: A medieval miner's helmet and two modern helmets with a lamp. The handling for clothes isn't fully ready yet, so to wear them, rightclick on the item and select "Wear". When wearing any of these helmets, press L to enable the light.
Last but not least this update contains several changes and bugfixes. We've reworked the color picker, fixed some multiplayer-related issues, and now the new version should finally work on Apple Silicon hardware again!
In addition to that, we've added new methods and made a lot of changes to the Plugin API - you can find the full changelog here: https://forum.rising-world.net/thread/12721
Stay tuned for the next updates! We'll now put a bigger focus on mounts, aggressive animals and biomes & caves :)
Changelog 0.6.7 (2023-06-30):
[New] Posters, which enable you to place custom images from your hard drive in the world
[New] Decals, which act similar to posters, but align to uneven surfaces
[New] Writable signs, placard and text object
[New] Text editor for signs, including multiple fonts and rich text support
[New] New plant: wheat (including different growth stages)
[New] New crafting stations: paper press and grinder
[New] New cooking station: masonry oven (to bake bread)
[New] New ranged weapon: bow & arrow (including 3 types of arrows)
[New] New explosive items: bomb and explosive arrow (for bow)
[New] New items: paper and rags
[New] New food: baked steak, flour, dough, cookie and bread
[New] New gear: miner's helmet (medieval), 2 modern helmets and 2 modern helmets with a lamp
[New] Added 20 new doors, including glass doors and saloon doors
[New] Added several new music tracks
[New] New command "setofflineplayergroup" to set the permission group of offline players (multiplayer)
[New] New temporary command "undress" to remove all clothes (until proper handling is implemented)
[New] New command "rendernpcs" to render icons of all npcs
[Change] Updated to Unity 2022.2.21f1
[Change] Color picker now allows you to switch between HSV and RGB mode
[Change] Trash icon in inventory is now always visible in creative mode
[Change] The game now also detects regional languages (if you want to create custom localizations)
[Change] Changes to texture scale (in building menu) are now stored persistently
[Change] Increased timeout in loading screen (relevant when downloading lots of plugin assets when joining a server, for example)
[Change] Updated Steamworks SDK version (1.57)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong nametags in multiplayer (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug that caused certain music tracks to never play
[Bugfix] Fixed blueprint permissions ("create" and "createown") not working (multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug that caused trees and other plants to not grow sometimes
[Bugfix] Fixed sporadic (and rare) error when joining a multiplayer server
[Bugfix] Fixed some issues with vehicle sync in multiplayer (still work-in-progress)
[Bugfix] Fixed underwater effect still being active after returning to the main menu
[Bugfix] Player should no longer get stuck when walking up scaffoldings
[Bugfix] Mac: Fixed engine crash on Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
[Bugfix] Mac: Fixed plugins not working correctly on MacOS
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12 Apr 2023Developer post
Update 0.6.5: Plugin API
Hi folks, The first (experimental) version of the new Plugin API is now available! It enables you to modify the game in many ways. You can hook into game events (e.g. if the player picks up an item or receives damage) and respond to them accordingly. You can also load custom 3d m
Hi folks,
The first (experimental) version of the new Plugin API is now available! It enables you to modify the game in many ways. You can hook into game events (e.g. if the player picks up an item or receives damage) and respond to them accordingly. You can also load custom 3d models, play custom sounds or internet streams or create new UI elements.
The Plugin API has a few advantages compared to traditional modding: In multiplayer, plugins are always executed on the server - this means the client does not have to download any plugins or mods in order to play on that server. This also increases the security for the client (because no - potentially malicious - code is executed on his end). In addition to that, the game handles sync between clients automatically, which makes it a lot easier to create multiplayer-compatible plugins.
Plugins usually remain compatible after a game update btw, and the risk of plugins interfering with other plugins is a lot lower.
Unlike the old API, the new Plugin API now supports Unity Asset Bundles: This enables you to load prefabs created in Unity, which may contain almost any Unity component (e.g. custom materials and shaders, particle effects, physical components etc).
Custom VFX particle effects created in Unity and loaded through the Plugin API (through an Asset Bundle)
But of course you can also load model files (like .obj or .fbx) directly. The API also enables you to modify the models (or any sub-component) retroactively.
Custom 3d model (fbx file) loaded through the Plugin API
Please bear in mind that this is still an experimental release! Some events and methods may still not work, and you may also run into other issues or bugs when using plugins. If you encounter any bugs or if you have any questions or requests for new API methods, please let us know! We have a dedicated section for the API in our forums: https://forum.rising-world.net/board/36
Old plugins from the Java version are not automatically compatible btw - but upgrading them to the new API should be quite easy (there were only minor syntax changes). However, this is something that can only be done by the plugin creator.
We'll provide updated example plugins and a detailed guide about how to set up your IDE soon, but in the meantime, you can find some basic information here: https://forum.rising-world.net/thread/12493
Apart from the new API, this update also introduces a few new other things. There are various new objects (scaffoldings, chests, seating, cooking grill etc) as well as several changes and bugfixes.
In addition to that, we've implemented some improvements to the network system. This should fix some lags some people were experiencing in multiplayer.
As always, you can find the full changelog attached. Stay tuned for the next updates :)
Changelog 0.6.5 (2023-04-12):
[New] Plugin API
[New] Added 10 scaffolding objects, including ladder elements and a trapdoor
[New] Added seat object (similar to the seat in the Java version, but now resizable)
[New] Added 3 new chests
[New] Added campfire grill (to grill meat)
[New] Cutting a tree or destroying an object now scares nearby animals
[New] Creative Mode F8 (1) tool now provides continuous editing (hold left mouse button)
[New] Added new music tracks
[Change] Updated to Unity version 2022.2.12f1
[Change] You can now paint boats (by using the paint roller)
[Change] Search bar in crafting menu now also accepts block ids (to search for a particular block material)
[Change] The "setp" console command now supports smaller values (0.0001 and smaller)
[Change] Reduced damage radius of campfires
[Change] You no longer get fall damage if fly mode gets disabled due to permission change (e.g. when entering areas etc)
[Change] Sent private chat messages are now also shown in your chat (multiplayer)
[Change] Placing objects no longer works if the spot is already occupied by an idential object with identical transform
[Change] Single construction element edits are now also covered by "undo"
[Change] Improved performance if lots of torches were placed in the world
[Bugfix] Fixed a bug that prevented plants from growing sometimes
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when trying to load a Demo world
[Bugfix] Blueprint selection area now gets reset after changing item
[Bugfix] Rake works properly underwater now
[Bugfix] Spawning blocks with an invalid id no longer clears the inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed warnings being spammed when placing certain inverted objects
[Bugfix] Fixed missing animation for locked doors
[Bugfix] Fixed stuttering if chunks with lots of objects (e.g. furniture) were loaded
[Bugfix] Fixed objects breaking when trying to pick them up (in multiplayer)
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01 Mar 2023Developer post
Update 0.6: Animals
Hi folks, A new update is now available which finally introduces the first animals to the new version! In total, this update introduces 29 different animals as well as different variants for some animals (13 variants in total). This includes male and female animals for most anima
Hi folks,
A new update is now available which finally introduces the first animals to the new version!
In total, this update introduces 29 different animals as well as different variants for some animals (13 variants in total). This includes male and female animals for most animals as well as cubs.
Animals will spawn persistently in unmodified chunks - new animals will also respawn if the animal population becomes too small.
You can now get wool from sheeps by using shears and meat from dead animals by using a knife - currently there is only one type of meat available (as a placeholder), but more types of meat will be ready in the near future. To make the meat edible, you can either cook it on a campfire (by using a skewer), or use the drying rack to dry and preserve the meat (which is easier than cooking meat, but this also takes a lot longer).
Apart from animals, this update also introduces new items: A modern mining drill and an ore detector. Both items can be crafted at the modern workbench. There is also a new playable piano available with this update. We've also added a new creative mode edit tool (F8) - this acts like the "edit" console command, but you can modify multiple elements simultaneously. Right now this is only supported for constrution elements, but we will also make this tool available for objects like furniture or lamps.
It's now possible to store terrain in blueprints by the way. And of course this update introduces various other changes and bugfixes, please find the full changelog below.
We've now also finalized some preparations for releasing a first experimental version of the new Plugin / Modding API. We'll provide more information about that soon - probably within the next 2 weeks.
Stay tuned for the next update! :)
Changelog 0.6 (2023-03-01):
[New] Animals: pig, piglet, cow, bull, calf, goat, billy goat, goatling, sheep, ram, lamb, chicken, chick, hare, earthworm, deer, stag, deer calf, red deer, wild boar, wild sow, wild piglet
[New] 13 different variants for various animals
[New] New item: miningdrill
[New] New item: ore detector
[New] New item: steak/meat (raw, cooked, burned, dried)
[New] New item: wool
[New] New object: skewer (used to cook meat)
[New] New object: playable piano
[New] New object: snowman
[New] You can now use the drying rack to dry meat
[New] Added creative mode edit tools (F8) for construction elements (single edit and area selection)
[New] You can now also save terrain in blueprints
[New] Added IPv6 support for dedicated servers (multiplayer)
[New] You can now access and loot the inventory of dead players
[New] Added options to identify or hide dead bodies (radial menu)
[New] Added "DisableGravity" attribute (see "edit attribute" command) to objects (like furniture) and plants (to disable gravity per element)
[New] Main menu now shows a warning if there is a DirectX/graphics error caused by an outdated or broken graphics driver
[New] Blueprint menu now also shows the blueprint size / dimensions
[New] Added setting to graphics menu to enable/disable wind on grass and trees
[New] Added two new music tracks
[New] Added console command "toggleterrain" to hide/show the terrain
[New] Multiplayer: Player list (i) now has an option to teleport a player back to his last spawn point
[New] API: Added "uidebugger" console command to retrieve the path of any UI element on the screen
[Change] Updated to Unity version 2022.1.23f1
[Change] The item hotbar (when selecting an item with the mouse wheel) is more responsive now
[Change] Fire (torches, campfires etc) gets now extinguished when the area is flooded with water
[Change] Torches and other small objects are now stackable in inventory
[Change] Singleplayer settings (fly mode, stamina, fall damage etc) are now also applied in P2P multiplayer sessions ("Play with friends")
[Change] Hotkeys for compass and light are now exposed in controls settings
[Change] To change a block shape retroactively, a primitive workbench is now sufficient
[Change] Improved detection of nearby crafting stations (in crafting menu)
[Change] Color picker is now also available for windows in crafting menu
[Change] More shapes are now available in crafting menu for glass material (e.g. half cylinder, cone etc). NOTE: You can always use the "item pnb" command to get all shapes with glass material
[Change] If game gets stuck during load (e.g. due to out-of-video-memory error), you will now get an error message
[Change] "Rotate" key binding in controls settings now works (useful for controllers or to rotate elements in manual placement mode)
[Change] Texture selection (inventory key) is now also available for creative mode terrain area tool (F5 -> 4)
[Bugfix] Console command "findbase" now works properly
[Bugfix] Fixed texture issue on construction elements when you're far away from the world origin
[Bugfix] Fixed precision issues on blueprints when being placed far away from the world origin
[Bugfix] Fixed rendering issue of torch flame in front of glass (while holding torch in hands)
[Bugfix] Fixed fire not being visible behind glass panes
[Bugfix] Fixed "edit resize" command not working properly when editing mirrored elements
[Bugfix] Fixed size command not working properly if element had a negative size (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed "Game_Username" setting in config.properties file not working in non-Steam versions
[Bugfix] Rain no longer quenches thirst if player is inside a building or cave
[Bugfix] Changing the color of a lamp or luminous block no longer resets the brightness
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when killing a player in a boat (in multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Fixed players being invisible sometimes in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed players not being added to areas properly in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed misplaced hairs from player models on screenshots (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed stretched HUD on screenshots when playing in windowed mode (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed resolution setting not working for screenshots
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong icon in inventory when exchanging two blueprint items
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong player nametags in multiplayer
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31 Oct 2022Developer post
Update 0.5: World generation
Hey folks, finally the world generation update is available! This is a real game changer, because the game now provides a very varied, randomly generated world. The game now generates various huge islands surrounded by an infinite ocean. These islands contain many details like ba
Hey folks,
finally the world generation update is available! This is a real game changer, because the game now provides a very varied, randomly generated world.
The game now generates various huge islands surrounded by an infinite ocean. These islands contain many details like bays, lakes and mountains. Tall mountain peaks are covered with snow.
There are also temperate climate biomes available, like diverse forests, and the game also generates various terrain details to keep the landscape rich in variety.
Water is now dynamic (albeit still experimental), this means it will adapt to the terrain if you dig up the banks of a lake, for example. In creative mode, you can either place dynamic water or static water (which makes building a bit easier sometimes) - there are also various new water-related tools available in creative mode now. However, this isn't the final water implementation yet, so this still has some limitations. There will be another, dedicated water update in the future.
In order to travel between islands, this update introduces two boats: A rowboat and a rigid-inflatable boat. More vessels, especially larger ships are planned.
When creating a new world, you can now also create superflat worlds (similar to how they worked in the Java version). Old demo worlds (created prior to this update) also stay compatible. If you wish to create a new demo world, just use the seed "Demo" ;)
There are also new ores available (which spawn underground), a new pumpkin plant as well as various new items, including a measuring tape, which allows you to measure the distance between two points (which is quite helpful when building).
Another handy change affects the paint roller and paint brush: right click now brings up a color selection dialog, including a color picker.
There is now a ton of other Quality-of-Life features available (hotkeys for inventory, preview on blueprint items etc), backup functionality (especially relevant for multiplayer), we've done some optimizations to speed up the creative mode terrain and removal tools and of course we've also fixed a lot of bugs.
Apart from the new content, we've also reworked the Steam P2P multiplayer mode (i.e. the "Play with friends" option). It's now based on Steams new "Networking Sockets", which should provide better performance compared to the legacy P2P networking.
The game spawns a lot more vegetation now, which may have performance implications unfortunately, especially on lower hardware. We're aware of this problem and we're working on some optimizations which will handle vegetation much more efficiently. Unfortunately this wasn't ready in time, but we will get it ready as soon as possible.
As always, if you find any bugs or if you have questions or feedback, please let us know! Stay tuned for the next update, which will introduce NPCs! :)
Changelog 2022-10-31 (0.5):
[New] World generation
Random island generation
Infinite ocean
Random generation of bays and lakes
Random generation of tall mountains
High mountain peaks are covered with snow
Randomly distributed temperate climate biomes (forests, meadows etc)
Randomly generated terrain details
[New] Flowing water (experimental)
[New] Added 30 new terrain materials / textures
[New] New boats: Rowboat and RIB
[New] Rowboat is expandable with a storage compartment
[New] New item: Measuring tape to measure the distance between two points
[New] New ores: gold, aluminium, tungsten, coal and sulfur
[New] New cultivable plant: pumpkin plant
[New] New items: pumpkin, pumpkin slices and jack o' lanterns
[New] New items: cloth, fibers, yarn, rope, wires, circuitboard
[New] Spinning wheel, which is used for spinning yarn from fibers or cotton
[New] World creation dialog where you can change ore amount and world type (default and superflat)
[New] Paint roller now brings up a color selection menu on right click (which also enables you to select a custom color)
[New] New creative mode water tools (F5): Place water (5), Paint water (6) and Water area tool (7)
[New] New "edit attribute" console command to change element attributes (e.g. prevent doors from getting obstructed)
[New] New "recalculatelods" console command to regenerate currently loaded LOD chunks (to fix gaps between chunks, for example)
[New] Crafting menu now automatically scrolls to the last position
[New] Sort and merge buttons are now also available for storages
[New] Added teleport options to player list (i) context menu (multiplayer)
[New] Added option to duplicate an item in inventory in creative mode (rightclick on item in inventory or hotkey while hovering item)
[New] Added optional hotkeys to split items in inventory, duplicate item in inventory or change block shapes
[New] Added small lamp icon to the lower right screen corner which is shown when the creative mode light (L) is active
[New] If a world conversion is necessary, the game first creates a backup of the world (in case something goes wrong)
[New] New "worldbackup" command to create a backup of the currently loaded world (also works in multiplayer, compatible with scheduler)
[Change] Implemented new Steam P2P Multiplayer (based on "Steam Networking Sockets", which provides better performance)
[Change] Added more details to terrain materials
[Change] You get more stone now when mining terrain
[Change] Improved transition between various terrain materials
[Change] Added text showing the current elevation of the creative mode terrain (F5) flatten tool (enter)
[Change] Greatly sped up undo command for large blueprints
[Change] Sped up creative mode removal tool (when removing lots of elements simultaneously)
[Change] Sped up creative mode terrain tools when working with a large brush
[Change] Terrain tools in creative mode (F5) now show preview images of terrain textures
[Change] Increased max stacksize of cotton to 999
[Change] Blueprint item icons now contain a preview image of the blueprint content
[Change] When adding new items to inventory, the game first checks for any existing item stacks they could be added to
[Change] Update crafting recipe of bandages and certain other items (temporarily)
[Change] Elements now also align their rotation to the world element if manual pivot snapping is active
[Change] Hunger and thirst is now enabled by default
[Change] Creative removal tool now only removes elements if the selection area contains at least 50% of them
[Change] Increased range of paint roller
[Change] "Copy block" key now only adds a single item to your inventory (can be changed in config file)
[Change] Hotkey to drop an item now also works in inventory (press the key while hovering the item you want to drop)
[Change] You can now switch to inventory while you're in crafting menu (and vice-versa) by pressing the inventory/crafting hotkey
[Change] You now get damage when standing right on top of a smelting furnace or when getting too close to the fire
[Bugfix] Fixed bug that caused furnaces to smelt a single ore only (while smelting over night)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug that caused terrain to disappear in rare cases when using creative mode terrain tools
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong billboard (depending from view angle) of spruce
[Bugfix] Fixed error when joining a multiplayer P2P session through the Steam friend list
[Bugfix] Fixed blueprints not placing construction elements correctly if they contain a modified surface and the blueprint was resized
[Bugfix] Fixed various issues with the console and command suggestions
[Bugfix] Planting chili saplings no longer results in instantly fully grown plants
[Bugfix] You no longer fall through the ground after sleeping in a tent
[Bugfix] Fixed error when trying to send a report while using a large screen resolution
[Bugfix] Fixed mouse button input sometimes being suddenly no longer recognized
[Bugfix] Fixed bug that prevented you from climbing inclined ladders
[Bugfix] Fixed floating plants sometimes not being removed while using creative mode terrain tools
[Bugfix] Fixed server browser sometimes not finding LAN games
[Bugfix] Depth-of-field effect no longer blurs the night sky
[Bugfix] Fixed some smaller typos and other issues
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22 Jun 2022Developer post
Update 0.4.8: Vegetation, farming and volumetric clouds
Hi folks, this update is a preparation for the upcoming world generation update - it introduces lots of new plants and trees, vegetables and fruits, farming and plant growth as well as volumetric clouds! In total, this update introduces more than 60 new trees (including saplings
Hi folks,
this update is a preparation for the upcoming world generation update - it introduces lots of new plants and trees, vegetables and fruits, farming and plant growth as well as volumetric clouds!
In total, this update introduces more than 60 new trees (including saplings and young versions), more than 30 plants and crops (without taking the various growth stages into account) and 11 rocks and dead tree trunks. This update also introduces more than 10 new edible fruits and vegetables as well as two new smelting furnaces (which are reworked versions of the furnaces from the Java version).
Various plants can be cultivated now: Similar to how it worked in the Java version, you can get a seedling from crops by using the sickle, which can then be planted on arable land (which can be prepared with a hoe).
Apart from the new content, this update also introduces a first version of volumetric clouds: Unlike a flat sky texture, they're actual "fluffy" 3D elements in the world. While you can't directly interact with them, it's still possible to have tall mountains or skyscrapers which soar above the clouds.
While the clouds are rendered very efficiently, they still have a small impact on performance, so if your machine is already struggling with the new version, it may be necessary to disable them - this can be done in the graphics settings.
Clouds already change depending on the weather. For instance, if you type "weather overcast" into console, you will see how the clouds will become bigger and more dense.
One note about the cloud altitude: The clouds may appear to be at a relatively low altitude currently, but actually the spawn point in the demo world is already at a relatively high elevation. This will change with the 2nd part of the world gen update.
We also took this opportunity to rework the vegetation shader - there is now a much better wind effect on trees and a better shader for snow. This also applies to plants and other elements like boulders or tree trunks.
Some of the new plants and trees will already spawn in the demo world, but if you want to check them all out, you can use the new creative mode vegetation placement tool: To do that, enable the creative mode by opening the console (press ~) and type "gm 1" (without quot. marks), then press F6 to enable the placement tool. Open your inventory to select one of the new plants, and hold C to bring up a radial menu with various settings.
The new content will provide a good foundation for the upcoming 2nd part of the world generation update. We've prepared two screenshots which will give you an idea of the how the upcoming forests will look like, for example:
As always, this update also fixes various issues, bugs and introduces some other improvements under the hood: For instance, terrain modifications will work considerably faster now. Please find the full changelog below.
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The next update will be the 2nd part of the world generation: It will enable you to create randomly generated worlds, it will contain various islands and more diverse landscapes (forests etc), and it will also introduce flowing water - this also means the islands will no longer be surrounded by gravel, instead there will be actual oceans. Feel free to check out the development status on our Trello Roadmap :)
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Changelog 2022-06-22 (0.4.8):
[New] Volumetric clouds
[New] First implementation of farming (use the hoe to prepare arable land, and use the sickle to collect seedlings from crops)
[New] New cultivable plants: tomato, chili, potato, watermelon, lettuce, corn, carrot, hemp
[New] New trees: acacia (x2), appletree, araucaria, birch, cactus (x4), cypress, hickory, london-plane (x2), palm, red maple, spruces (x6), weeping beech, willow oak
[New] New saplings, young versions and dead versions of almost all trees
[New] New saplings and different growth stages for all cultivable plants
[New] New plants: cotton, henbane, hogweed, monstera (x2), dandelion (x3), fern (x7), aloe vera, flowers (x7), ivy (x3), bushes (x5)
[New] New world objects: 9 new rocks, 2 tree trunks
[New] New food: bell pepper, carrot, chili, cookie, corncob, gingerroot, lettuce, pear, potato, tomato, watermelon
[New] New objects: Smelting furnace and big smelting furnace
[New] New creative mode tool: Vegetation placement (F6)
[New] New wind and snow shaders for vegetation
[New] Plant growth duration can be changed in the game settings
[New] Blocks with unit size which are placed in the grid can now be rendered more performantly
[New] New "Copy block" key: Adds a copy of the block in the world you're currently looking at to your inventory, or equips it if it already exists
[New] Pressing 1-5 while hovering an item in inventory moves it to the according slot in the hotbar
[New] Pressing the mouse wheel button while hovering an item in inventory equips the item
[New] It's now possible to set up a custom "JavaTextures.txt" file containing custom texture replacement definitions for Java blueprints
[New] Item count in crafting menu can now be entered directly by clicking on the count label
[New] Added "skyrotation" console command to change the sky orientation (affects direction where the sun rises and sets)
[New] Sleeping (skipping nights) now speeds up ore smelting and plant growth accordingly
[New] Added setting ("View adjustment") to enable optional cinematic black bars at the top and bottom of the HUD
[New] Added setting ("Misc") to change blueprint rotation pivot behaviour (toggle between center of object [default] or center of area [similar to Java version handling])
[New] Multiplayer: New "lock" and "unlock" input command (also available via Scheduler) to prevent players from connecting (may be useful during restarts, for example)
[New] Multiplayer: Added permissions "info_shownametag" and "info_nametagalwaysvisible"
[New] Multiplayer: Permission "forbidden_items" now supports "#inherit" entry to inherit all forbidden items from the parent permission
[New] Added "edit shape" command to retroactively change the shape of a block in the world
[New] Added "printkeybindings" console command to create a text file containing all current key bindings
[New] Update to Unity 2022.1
[Change] Terrain modifications (creative mode terrain tools) are considerably faster now
[Change] Improved rendering of distant trees
[Change] Reduced "tiling" on distant terrain textures
[Change] Greatly improved performance when trying to place lots of elements in a row
[Change] Count label when placing multiple elements in a row is now visible through walls
[Change] Texture IDs are now visible for window frames in crafting menu
[Change] When deconstructing construction elements with a sledgehammer, the original element size is taken into account when spawning the item
[Change] Glass pane size is now reset again after snapping to window frames
[Change] In P2P or LAN games it's no longer possible to kick or ban the host
[Change] If a view distance greater than the max value in options is set, changing graphics settings no longer override this value
[Change] Changed appearance of the planet when player is in orbit (Y > 5000)
[Change] Pressing enter in chat no longer interferes with building tools
[Change] Blueprints will now only be reloaded if the game detects any changes in the blueprints folder
[Change] Changed color of header labels in settings menu (increases visibility)
[Change] Increased precision of rock collision shapes (for large-scaled rocks)
[Bugfix] Fixed bug which prevented you from cutting down trees in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed sandstone materials not being selectable in crafting menu
[Bugfix] Fixed minor precision issues when placing a block right after rotating it
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong texture alignment on blocks in inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed texture sometimes getting stretched on arc block shapes
[Bugfix] Fixed pivot / snapping issues on overlapping blocks (game sometimes couldn't decide which block to snap to)
[Bugfix] Fixed blocks in hands not always updating properly after exchanging them with another stack of blocks in inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when placing lots of elements in a row (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Hopefully fixed bug causing sudden data loss, i.e. missing construction elements etc (need feedback)
[Bugfix] Fixed issue which caused the game to use more than 2 directions when placing elements in a row (despite different setting)
[Bugfix] Fixed black borders on panorama screenshots (use "panorama" console command)
[Bugfix] Using console commands no longer resets the game window size (when playing in windowed mode)
[Bugfix] Fixed "blueprints" console command
[Bugfix] Fixed "cleanup items" console command
[Bugfix] Fixed blocks being removed from inventory even though they could not be placed
[Bugfix] Fixed issue with dedicated server if it was launched from the Steam client
[Bugfix] Fixed error when game could not initialize an audio input device
[Bugfix] Fixed error when changing paint roller color
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31 Jan 2022Developer post
Update 0.4.5: Blueprints and chests
Hi folks, the blueprint update is now available! This means that it's now possible to create and place blueprints in the new version of Rising World. This update also introduces 46 new building materials, 12 different window frames as well as various new objects. In addition to t
Hi folks,
the blueprint update is now available! This means that it's now possible to create and place blueprints in the new version of Rising World. This update also introduces 46 new building materials, 12 different window frames as well as various new objects.
In addition to that, chests are now fully working, which means you can finally store items in them.
Blueprints can be freely placed and rotated, and they can also be aligned to the grid (G). Old blueprints from the Java version are compatible, i.e. they can be loaded in the new version - but please keep in mind that the game will convert these blueprints, meaning you won't be able to use the same files in the Java version anymore.
Blueprints are managed at a specific workbench: the blueprint table. It provides a good overview of all blueprints as well as the corresponding folder structure, and in addition to it, you can move blueprints to other subfolders or rename them. It also provides a search function. New blueprints can be added during runtime, and you can also delete them at any time.
This update also provides an export feature for blueprints, which allows you to export them to .obj files, so you can load them in an external model editor (like Blender). This is, however, still an experimental feature.
Of course this update also introduces a bunch of changes, improvements and bugfixes. Grass is now correctly occluded by construction elements, reflections work better inside buildings, and various other issues have been sorted out.
Our main focus will be the world update now: This includes a proper world generation (so you don't have to play the demo world every time), a lot more plants and trees, new terrain materials and also a first version of water. This will be a very extensive update, so maybe we will split it into several updates, especially considering that there is still a Unity bug which prevents the game from running on Windows 7 - Unity already confirmed this bug and it will probably take them a few weeks to fix this issue, so we can release an update in a timely manner.
Changelog 2022-01-31 (0.4.5):
[New] Blueprints
Added separate crafting station to craft blueprints
Added menu to browse, search and organize blueprints
Compatibility with blueprints from the Java version (only construction elements and blocks)
Blueprints are resizable (only proportionally for now)
Blueprint can be fully moved and rotated while placing
Support for grid when placing blueprints
Undo option to revert placed blueprints
New blueprints can be added to the blueprint folder during runtime
Multiplayer servers can restrict blueprint creation to player's own buildings only
Blueprints can be exported to .obj format
[New] Chests are now fully working
[New] Added 46 new construction materials (textures), many of them are based on materials from the Java version
[New] Added 12 different window frames
[New] Added a shooting target (for target practice)
[New] Added two trashcan objects which can be used to dispose items
[New] When destroying a chest containing items, these items will spawn in the world
[New] Added additional pivots (in building mode) to cylinder, hollow cylinder and pillar
[New] Note about new version is now shown in main menu
[New] Added "fog" command to temporarily disable fog (for testing purposes)
[New] New chest permission: useallchests (in "general" category), which determines if players are allowed to access chests of other players
[New] New blueprint permissions: place, placelimitsession, maxsize, maxelements, create, createown (all in "blueprint" category)
[Change] Reduced horizon fog intensity during default and sunny weather
[Change] It's no longer possible to place two identical construction elements at the same spot
[Change] If blocks in inventory have a color, it is now displayed in the item tooltip (when moving the mouse cursor over the item)
[Change] Console command history now ignores identical entries
[Change] Increased max light limit (in graphics settings) to 100
[Change] Reduced brightness of white plaster material
[Change] Improved screen space reflections to reduce flickering on marble floors
[Change] Precision changes while building via "setp", "setl" or "setr" commands are now saved persistently
[Change] Added pivot for walltorch
[Change] Increased max allowed size for creative mode removal tool
[Change] Option if distant buildigs should stay visible is now exposed to the graphics settings
[Change] Adjusting area size in creative removal tool works much faster now
[Change] Reduced intensity of grid (while building)
[Bugfix] Grass now gets properly occluded by construction elements
[Bugfix] Felled trees can no longer be cut into pieces with a single hit
[Bugfix] Fixed permission issues regarding creative removal tools (which allowed users to destroy things without permission)
[Bugfix] Fixed trees sometimes falling over for no apparent reason
[Bugfix] Fixed crash when certain objects were painted
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong shadows on construction element surfaces
[Bugfix] Fixed some missing sounds
[Bugfix] Fixed issues with noclip command (flymode)
[Bugfix] Fixed missing emojis in chat (multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Fixed minor visual issue in player list (multiplayer)
[Bugfix] Fixed visibility of creative mode terrain flatten tool (F5 -> Return)
[Bugfix] Fixed missing text in password dialogs
[Bugfix] Fixed missing construction elements if an invalid texture was assigned to them
[Bugfix] Fixed issue which caused a server to create multiple player instances in certain situations when a player joins
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong context menu position when rightclicking on items in inventory
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong tooltip position if it was close to the screen edge
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01 Dec 2021Developer post
Update 0.4: Crafting, Smelting and lots of new Items
Hi folks, The crafting update for the new version is now available! It introduces loads of new items and objects, a new crafting functionality, iron ore and the ability to smelt it, as well as many bugfixes and other changes! Crafting: It works a bit different compared to the Jav
Hi folks,
The crafting update for the new version is now available! It introduces loads of new items and objects, a new crafting functionality, iron ore and the ability to smelt it, as well as many bugfixes and other changes!
Crafting: It works a bit different compared to the Java version: You no longer have to access a workbench to see the crafting recipes, instead you can access all recipes at any time. If you want to craft an item, the particular workbench just needs to be in your proximity. To keep the crafting menu structured, there are various categories and sub-categories. There is also a search bar which allows you to search for a particular recipe.
Please note that many recipes - or more precisely, the required ingredients - are still placeholders: The reason behind this is that many basic crafting resources are still missing. We will update the crafting recipes in the future.
Please also keep in mind that you can currently access all recipes. In a future update we want to add additional requirements for crafting modern and advanced items (which will then be unlocked the further you progress).
Ore smelting: We've introduced iron ore and a primitive smelting furnace for now. Smelting mostly works like in the Java version: You place ores in the furnace, fuel the furnace then wait until the ore is smelted. However, the new version introduces a few changes to make your life easier: To place ores quickly, you can keep your mouse button pressed while moving your mouse over the individual slots. Once the ores are smelted, there is a radial menu available to take all ingots at once from the furnace.
There is also another detail when smelting ores: Ores now begin to glow before they turn into ingots. And while ingots are still hot (i.e. glowing), they cannot be taken from furnaces. This is a preparation for another feature we want to introduce in a future update.
By the way: You can now adjust the time it takes to smelt ores. Of course this works in both singleplayer and multiplayer.
Items: In order to make sure that the crafting menu isn't too empty, this update introduces a bunch of new items. We've migrated many tools from the Java version to the new version - and created new textures with much higher detail for them from scratch. This covers the axes, sledgehammers, rakes, hoes, scythe and sickle. We've also added a new steel scythe and steel sickle (these tools weren't available in the Java version before). These tools (except the hoes) are fully functional.
We've also added new flashlights, a penlight, a canteen and waterskin, some medical items (bandage, splint and medkit), compasses and other items. One special item we've added is a spear: It serves both a melee weapon, but can also be thrown.
Objects: There are also new objects available, including tents, a new workbench, anvil and various other objects. In addition to that, there are now also a few lamps available. One special features regarding lamps is that you can change the light color (we've added a new color picker for that) and brightness.
Luminous blocks are now also fully functional: Just like any construction element, they are fully resizable. Use them for neon signs, as LED strip lights etc. Like regular lamps, you can change their color, brightness and turn them on or off (just hold your interaction key while looking at them). Once electricity is implemented, it will give you full control over these elements.
Building: This update introduces a new "undo" command, which is quite handy. Use it to revert the last destructive actions. By default, it tracks the most recent 50 actions.
This update also fixes several bugs (especially regarding permissions in multiplayer) and introduces some useful changes. For instance, doors can be blocked by construction elements. In addition to that, the paint roller works much faster now (there is now also a new paint brush, which now behaves like the paint roller previously did). Please find the full changelog attached.
Stay tuned for the next update, which will introduce blueprints. Many parts of that update are already implemented, so it will take a lot less time until it's ready. After the next update, we will focus on finalizing the world generation.
Changelog 2021-01-12 (0.4):
[New] Added lots of new items:

Tools for cutting trees: axe and steel axe
Tools to deconstruct blocks: sledgehammer and steel sledgehammer
Tools to smooth the ground: rake and wooden rake
Tools for cultivation: hoe and steel hoe (not usable yet)
Tools for cutting grass: scythe, steel scythe, sickle and steel sickle
Receptacles: canteen and waterskin
Compasses: old and modern version
Light sources: torch, penlight, flashlight and spotlight
Medical items: bandage, leg splint and medkit
Weapon: primitive spear (which can also be thrown)
Primitive items: stone axe, stone knife
Other items: soccer ball, rubberduck, combat knife, pouch and various resources
[New] Added ore smelting:

Added primitive smelting furnace for now (more furnaces will follow)
Smelting mostly works like in the Java version
Smelting duration can be customized in the settings
Mouse button can be held while placing ores (faster placing)
Radial menu on furnace gives option to take all smelted ingots at once
Ores begin to glow before they turn into ingots
Ingots cannot be taken from furnaces while they're hot (i.e. while glowing)
[New] Updated engine to version 2021.2
[New] Luminous material (ID 800) is now fully functional
[New] Added new crafting stations: modern workbench and anvil
[New] Added two tents: one-person-tent and modern tent
[New] Added shelters: primitive shelter and two canopies
[New] Added other objects: woodenbarrels, trough, old bench, cabinet, crowdbarrier, meat dryer, mattress
[New] Added lights: two bulkhead lamps, street lamp and floodlight
[New] A radial menu can be accessed on luminous materials and lamps (hold interaction key) to change light color and brightness
[New] Added "undo" command to revert the last destructive actions (only in creative mode)
[New] Added option to select the active monitor (if more than one monitor is connected)
[New] Added animations for sitting (on chairs) or lying (on beds)
[New] Added "chatnamesuffix" permission (info), to add a suffix to the player chat name
[New] Added "usealllights" and "useallobjects" permissions (general)
[New] When using the "item" console command to get a construction element, you can now append a color code (e.g. "item block #FF0000")
[New] Plain grass terrain texture is now available
[New] Added console command "bag" to spawn a pouch containing other items
[New] Added console command "shutdown" in multiplayer to shut down the server
[New] Added console command "serverinfo areas" to get a list of all areas (including all info)
[New] Added console commands "loadpreset" and "savepreset" to load/save a build size preset (similar to radial menu)
[New] Added option (graphics settings) to disable glass distortion and refraction
[New] Added option (misc settings) to toggle grid visibility on the preview element
[New] Added option to always show the grid on terrain (set "Game_AlwaysShowTerrainGrid" in config to "true")
[New] Mouse wheel scroll direction can now be changed in controls settings
[New] Double-clicking an item in inventory (or shift+click) moves it to the hotbar and vice versa
[New] Added "zoom toggle" key binding to controls settings
[New] Pressing the "Adapt to World Element" key while the paint roller is equipped now applies the color of the world element to the paint roller
[Change] Reworked many sound effects
[Change] Blocked doors and chests can no longer be opened (need feedback)
[Change] Player nametags can now be modified through permissions (prefix, suffix, color)
[Change] Fly mode and creative mode are now disabled when entering an area where they are not permitted
[Change] Improved performance when rendering lots of dense construction elements
[Change] Small improvements in terms of performance when having lots of lights in the scene
[Change] It's now possible to sit on benches
[Change] Paint roller now instantly paints elements (while the new paint brush now behaves like the paint roller previously did)
[Change] Server header image no longer gets stretched when using different aspect ratio than 2:1
[Change] Quickslots are now slightly bigger (size can be changed in config)
[Change] Color changes on construction elements (via "edit" command) work faster now (i.e. take less time to update the mesh)
[Change] Improved ingame time sync in multiplayer
[Change] Game window (when playing in windowed mode) is now resizable)
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong ingame time on multiplayer servers
[Bugfix] Fixed player permission group not working properly after reconnecting to a server
[Bugfix] Fixed default new player permission in multiplayer not being set correctly
[Bugfix] Fixed admin tag not being shown in player list for admins
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong UV scale on cone and pyramid block shapes
[Bugfix] Fixed item animations of other players sometimes not being properly reset in multiplayer
[Bugfix] Fixed missing localization in multiplayer menu and player list
[Bugfix] Fixed error on Mac when trying to join a multiplayer server
[Bugfix] Fixed issues regarding LAN mode on Mac
[Bugfix] Fixed UI issues while scrolling
[Bugfix] Alt key no longer gets stuck when tabbing to the desktop
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong message when using the "edit texture" console command
[Bugfix] Fixed construction elements as item having wrong texture
[Bugfix] Fixed issues with removing large scaled objects
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31 Aug 2021Developer post
Update 0.3: Multiplayer
Hey folks, A new update is ready which introduces Multiplayer. This includes support for Steam P2P (the "Play with friends" option), LAN support and actual dedicated servers. The dedicated server files are also available on Steam (as a separate beta branch on the "Rising World De
Hey folks,
A new update is ready which introduces Multiplayer. This includes support for Steam P2P (the "Play with friends" option), LAN support and actual dedicated servers. The dedicated server files are also available on Steam (as a separate beta branch on the "Rising World Dedicated Server" app).
It was important for us to get the multiplayer feature ready ASAP, because this makes bug tracking in this area a lot easier - the later we release multiplayer, the harder it would be to find and fix bugs. But please keep in mind that this is the first multiplayer release, so it may contain bugs. If you run into any issues, please let us know, so we can fix them ASAP.
The new version provides much better player sync compared to the Java version. The connection to servers should also be more stable now. There are also ragdoll physics available for dead player bodies (of course the same also will apply to npcs in the future). We've added better hit detection for firearms (which will make gunfights more fun) and implemented a basic foot IK system for players, which corrects their feet and legs depending on the ground.
This update already includes built-in "Area Protection" functionality. You can create areas in creative mode, assign custom names to them (which will be shown to players who enter the area) and specify custom permissions per player. You can find more information about this feature here: Area Protection
The dedicated server also provides a lot more functionality compared to the Java version - this includes a new, powerful scheduler, restart functionality, ability to set up custom server descriptions and header images, extensive logging of world events and more. We were also working on a new RCON tool (which will be web-based), but unfortunately it wasn't ready in time. But it will become available soon.
If you want to play with your friends, just go to the singleplayer menu, select a world and hit the green "Play with friends" button. This starts a P2P session and friends can join your game through the friends list. It doesn't require any port forwarding or additional setup.
If you want to join a public multiplayer server, go to the multiplayer menu to bring up the server browser. Please bear in mind that there may be almost no servers available right now, considering this is the first multiplayer release for the new version. This will likely change in the next few days.
If you want to host your own dedicated server, you find more information about that here: Dedicated Server Setup
But hosting a dedicated server requires some additional steps, so it's usually easier to rent a game server, or if you just want to play with your friends, use the "Play with friends" option mentioned above.
It's now our intention to focus on more survival- and gameplay-related features. The next big updates will introduce a fully working world generation, water and npcs. In the meantime, we also want to get crafting and blueprints ready. It's now also about time to introduce more content in general, like new items, plants etc. Stay tuned for the next updates!
Changelog 2021-08-31 (0.3):
[New] Multiplayer
[New] Added support for Steam P2P ("Play with Friends")
[New] Added LAN mode
[New] Added kick, ban and other multiplayer-related commands
[New] Added dedicated server (Multiplayer)
Restart functionality
Whitelist and Blacklist functionality
Ability to set reserved names
Input listener (for direct server commands)
Custom server console
Logging (with optional auto-removal of old logs)
Custom header images (for server browser)
Custom description (for server browser)
[New] Added areas and area protection
Areas can be created and modified in creative mode (F9)
Radial-Menu to setup area (name, priority, permissions)
Areas can have an arbitrary name which is optionally shown to players
Areas can have a default permission and individual permissions per player
Ability to prevent players from entering/leaving an area (like an invisible wall)
[New] Added extensive scheduler (multiplayer)
Three different timer tasks (interval, fixed time, time offset)
Event-based tasks
Built-in variables and access to server options
[New] Serverbrowser with various filters and sort modes
[New] Serverbrowser can also discover LAN servers (in local network)
[New] Keeping track of server history and favorites
[New] Added player list / scoreboard (i)
[New] Added extensive logging of world modification events (multiplayer)
[New] Added permissions (multiplayer)
[New] Added UI to show the current permissions
[New] Added hit marker for firearms (when hitting a target/player)
[New] Added ragdoll physics for dead player bodies
[New] Added player foot IK (adapt player foot and leg position to the ground)
[New] Added private chat messages (chat messages beginning with '@' followed by the player name)
[New] Added supersonic crack for fast projectiles flying by
[New] Added basic voice chat (WIP)
[New] Current world snowiness and wetness is now saved persistently
[New] Command "edit" which allows you to change transform, color or texture of a construction element (like "editc" in the Java version)
[New] Added "fake-color" to paint roller as placeholder which can be used to decolor objects
[New] Added singleplayer world list (full functionality will be available with the future world generation update)
[New] New Main Theme
[Change] Improved visibility of building grid on distorted or frosted glass
[Change] Latest world changes now get properly saved when shutting down the game
[Change] Reduced grid line thickness on construction elements
[Change] Updated chat font size and emojis
[Change] Equipping an item from inventory now closes the inventory automatically
[Bugfix] Fixed rare crash after placing or removing construction elements
[Bugfix] Fixed rare error showing up when hitting a tree or object
[Bugfix] Fixed broken block id label (in texture selection window) under certain resolutions
[Bugfix] It's no longer possible to shoot through walls if you stand right in front of them
[Bugfix] Fixed rare issue which caused plants to become unremovable
[Bugfix] Fixed changes to no-clipping in flymode not being saved correctly
[Bugfix] Fixed input dialogs (e.g. when saving a building preset) sometimes closing instantly
[Bugfix] Fixed "No fall damage" setting not being applied after restarting the game
[Bugfix] Other changes and fixes
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21 Jun 2021Developer post
Update 0.2.1: Glass, creative mode tools and more
Hey folks, This update introduces various glass panes and a total of 19 glass textures, as well as lots of bugfixes and Quality-of-Life changes. Construction elements now spawn debris when destroying them (this can be disabled), and we've also reworked the grid (G) for the buildi
Hey folks,
This update introduces various glass panes and a total of 19 glass textures, as well as lots of bugfixes and Quality-of-Life changes.
Construction elements now spawn debris when destroying them (this can be disabled), and we've also reworked the grid (G) for the building tools (it's now similar to the grid in the Java version). Speaking of building tools, when placing multiple blocks on a row, you can now change the gap between elements. It's also possible to assign names to your size presets, and we've changed the pivot size for very small elements.
We've also added removal tools for the creative mode (F7) - this helps you to remove trees, objects or construction elements in no time. You can also enable the good ol' creative mode light (L). If desired, you can change the light intensity in the settings.
If you want to create an equirectangular image (360° image), try out the "panorama" command - it works properly now.
Apart from these things, we've also made some changes when it comes to the graphics: We've fixed a few issues with certain construction textures, the ambient occlusion effect is now improved, shadows get properly updated whenever the environment is modified, and the game can now handle direct specular reflections, which improves the visual appearance of reflective and wet surfaces (e.g. after rain).
Last but not least there are some other, smaller changes and several bugfixes. Find the full changelog below. We're currently working on Multiplayer, which includes P2P support ("Play with friends" option) and dedicated servers. We'll provide more information about that soon, so stay tuned!
Changelog 2021-06-21 (0.2.1):
[New] Added 19 glass textures
[New] Added 6 different glass panes (construction shapes)
[New] Construction elements now spawn proper debris when destroying them
[New] Added new grid for building tools (similar to the grid in the Java version)
[New] When placing multiple blocks in a row, you can now change the gap between them
[New] Added specular reflections to items and the environment
[New] Block texture selection categories are now collapsible (default state can be set in options)
[New] Added creative mode light (L) (intensity can be changed in settings)
[New] Added creative mode removal tools (F7)
[New] You can now assign names to your building size presets (see building menu)
[New] Added quality settings for ambient occlusion effect
[New] Screenshots now optionally include the HUD and UI (can be changed in settings)
[New] Panini projection can now be changed in graphics settings ("view adjustment")
[Change] "panorama" command (to create panorama screenshots) no longer includes player arms
[Change] Disabling building marker no longer hides block count numbers
[Change] Reduced pivot size for small elements
[Change] Changed alignment of some building textures
[Change] Creative mode terrain flatten tool (return key) level no longer resets if distance is too great
[Change] Projectiles now deal damage to construction elements (depending on material)
[Change] You no longer get kicked from a singleplayer game for using an invalid player name
[Change] It's no longer possible to shoot with a firearm while sprinting
[Change] Updated Unity version (2021.1.11f1)
[Bugfix] Fixed certain construction textures appearing pixelated if directly lit
[Bugfix] Fixed seams between cylinders and hollow cylinders
[Bugfix] Fixed wrong surface offset on flipped/mirrored construction elements
[Bugfix] Fixed underground blocks not loading properly in certain situations
[Bugfix] Fixed motion blur causing issues on screenshots and panorama screenshots
[Bugfix] Fixed issues with object gravity (objects breaking for no apparent reason etc)
[Bugfix] Fixed sporadically missing collide sounds of felled trees
[Bugfix] Changing visibility of creative mode toolbar works properly now
[Bugfix] Changing the shadow view distance in the settings work properly now
[Bugfix] Placing or removing construction elements now properly updates shadows of nearby lights
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