【VirtualCast】
October 2019
■Improved voice chat
Greatly reduces the jumpiness of the voice chat.
■Improved full-body tracking precision
Improves the precision of the motion capture when multiple trackers are used.
■Video capture feature
If you have a video capture device connected to your PC, you can see the video within VR.
■Quickly start VirtualCast from within HMD
You can start VirtualCast without complicated settings on the desktop screen. Just select Quick Start within VR and you are ready.
November 2019
■Addition of SHOWROOM gifts
You will be able to receive gifts thrown in SHOWROOM in VR as well.
■Limited time niconico live Vgift "School Fest(tentative)"
November exclusive Vgifts.
December 2019
■Major update "VirtualCast 2.0"
Addition of the following features and renewal of logo and design.
■My Room feature
Each user can have their own room.
My Room can be publicized so that users can open a long term exhibition and events.
■Improved UI
The Ring UI will be re-arranged based on current usage stats to improve usability.
Title UI will also be re-adjusted so you can start VirtualCast more smoothly.
■Increased concurrent connection in a single room
Use polygon reduction feature of THE SEED ONLINE to lessen the graphical load when many users are connected in a single room.
■VR Time-shift feature
You can record the events happening in the VR space.
The recordings can be overlayed, providing a new way of enjoying VR.
Winter ~ Spring 2020
■Standalone HMD support
You will be able to play VirtualCast on VR devices that don't require a PC
■Spectate feature for PC
You will be able to spectate VirtualCast without using VR devices.
■Access THE SEED ONLINE from within the app
You will be able to access THE SEED ONLINE from within VR without using a Web browser and import or purchase items and avatars posted on THE SEED ONLINE directly.
【THE SEED ONLINE】
October 2019
■VRM polygon reduction feature
The number of polygons can be reduced depending on where the model is being exported.
This feature enables performance optimization based on the target platform, allowing for a larger number of attendees in a single VR space, optimization for smartphone apps, etc. Making THE SEED ONLINE integration much easier.
■VRM data encryption
Apply an encryption process to prevent unauthorized editing of models. Providing a safe environment for utilizing models in various applications.
December 2019
■SDK2 release
We will be releasing a new version of SDK incorporating the new features added in the October update, making implementation into application easier.
■Friend feature
You will be able to communicate and share among friends more easily.
Winter ~ Spring 2020
■Improved search
Finding what you want from loads of posted items becomes easier.
■Improved inventory organization system
Organize imported items more easily.
■In service currency
Introducing in service currency which can be used for trading items.
■User store feature
You can open up your own store and publish the items you created.
Read the article on PANORA for an in-depth interview with our officers explaining the future of VirtualCast (Japanese article).
https://panora.tokyo/archives/653