Hello everyone,
We are thrilled to announce that Desktop Engine is launching today on Steam! We've poured our hearts into creating a truly unique application that transforms your static desktop into a vibrant, interactive, and fully customizable space.
What is Desktop Engine?
Desktop Engine is an innovative software that brings 2D and 3D characters, chat boxes, avatar systems, and more directly to your desktop. Whether you're a streamer looking to liven up your broadcasts, a gamer wanting immersive animated scenes in the background while playing, or simply someone who loves personalizing their workspace; Desktop Engine offers an unparalleled, lively, and completely controllable experience.
Bring your characters to life with viewer interactions during your streams, create captivating animated scenes in the background while gaming, or simply build your own unique world right on your desktop. Desktop Engine combines advanced background capabilities with powerful character and interaction-focused tools.
Key Features:
We've packed Desktop Engine with a wealth of tools to ignite your creativity:
Ready-to-Use Content & Easy Import: Dive in instantly with our ready-made content packs, or effortlessly import your own 3D models, animations, and assets using our comprehensive content management menu.
Powerful Built-in Editor: Everything you need to craft your dream desktop, all in one place:
Model Configuration: Easily move, resize, rotate, and even align your models to windows. Protect your settings with a lock feature.
Avatar System: Create your own avatars or customize existing ones.
Animation Library & Control: Access hundreds of ready-made animations for humanoid characters or assign your custom animations.
Dynamic Physics Engine: Add realistic physics to your characters and objects, breaking free from static poses to create dynamic interactions.
Precise Placement & Sizing Control: Place your characters exactly where you want them, adjust their sizes, and snap them to windows. Once you find the perfect arrangement, simply use the Lock button to keep your settings secure.
Integrated Physics System: Utilize our built-in physics engine to add realistic reactions and movements to your models. Easily configure through the editor and transition from a static look to dynamic interaction.
Snap to Window & Taskbar: Drag your characters onto a window and watch them seamlessly align. Want them to blend perfectly with your desktop? Now it's possible!
Performance-Oriented Design: Don't compromise on performance! Desktop Engine is designed with low CPU and GPU usage in mind. Enjoy animating your desktop freely while the application runs smoothly in the background without sacrificing performance.
Extensive Format Support:
Supported Formats: Seamlessly use common 3D model formats like .vrm, .glb, and .gltf.
VRM Convenience: Directly import .vrm characters created with tools like VRoid Studio, without requiring additional conversion.
Interactive Experience:
Mouse & Eye Tracking: Make your characters' gaze and head movements follow your mouse cursor, creating a more lively and realistic interaction.
Why Desktop Engine?
Desktop Engine offers much more than a standard desktop application. Its powerful built-in editor, support for both 2D and 3D models, physics engine, optimized performance, and interactive features like mouse/eye tracking give you the freedom to create a truly unique and vibrant desktop experience.
Development Roadmap:
We're always looking to enhance your Desktop Engine experience! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming in future updates:
UI Updates: Expect updated visuals, improved responsiveness, and performance enhancements, along with new avatar image generation features.
Characters: More characters are coming for official use.
Interactive Puppets: We're working on touch feedback, more drag interaction options, and new interactions to make your puppets even more dynamic.
Custom Content Generation Window: Look forward to a separate window with more customization, better animation set windows and states, improved cloth physics, better jiggle physics, and more interactive snap point editing.
Free DLC: Exciting free DLC is coming soon!
Bring your desktop to life with Desktop Engine, add your characters and dreams, and enjoy the fun!
Thank you for your support. We can't wait to see what you create!
Sincerely,
The Desktop Engine Team