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UModeler X Achievements and News - October 2024

· 5 min read
Jaesik Hwang

Hello everyone,

We're excited to share some thrilling updates about UModeler from October 2024 with our community.

Unite 2024 Participation​

UModeler participated as a sponsor at Unite 2024 (September 18-20, 2023), drawing significant attention from developers worldwide. Notably, we received exceptional interest not only from game developers but also from university educators and students, highlighting how in-Unity 3D modeling capabilities can significantly lower the barriers to education and learning.

UModeler X Plus Early Bird Reaches #1 in Popularity​

A remarkable achievement was the 'UModeler X Plus Early Bird' version reaching #1 in overall popularity on the Unity Asset Store just two days after its release on September 14th. This incredible success demonstrates developers' high expectations and trust in UModeler X Plus.

Continuous Evolution: 7 Significant Updates​

UModeler X Plus Early Bird has undergone remarkable development through seven updates, from 0.91.1 to 0.92.0. Let's look at the key updates.

Core New Features​

  • Align Tool: Precisely align model vertices according to various criteria

  • Normal Painting Tool: Advanced functionality for converting height maps to normal maps

Usability Improvements​

  • Enhanced Tablet Support: Automatic brush opacity and size adjustment based on pressure sensitivity
  • Clear Unused Assets: Efficient scene data cleanup
  • Primitive Shapes: Automatic object naming functionality
  • Vertex Position Editor: Precise position editing in local/world coordinate systems

Performance and Stability​

  • Improved compatibility with Unity 6.0+
  • Multi-material handling optimization
  • Enhanced UV and normal calculation accuracy
  • Various bug fixes and performance improvements

For more detailed information, please check the UModeler X Plus Release Notes.

UModeler X Plus 1.0​

UModeler X Plus 1.0's official release is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20th. As previewed in September, it will feature significantly upgraded capabilities.

Enhanced Modeling System​

  • Upgraded SketchUp Style Modeling: Continuous improvements for intuitive modeling workflow
  • Follow Tool: Enhanced power with progressive generation capabilities added to the existing robust Follow tool
  • Hotspot Texturing: Improved UI/UX and trim sheet support for enhanced texturing experience

System Improvements​

  • Enhanced Save System: Simultaneous .asset and .unity scene file saving for lighter project management
  • Humanoid Avatar Support: Complete Humanoid Avatar support in rigging mode for streamlined animation application

User-Centric License Policy Improvements​

After careful consideration of user feedback, UModeler has enhanced its licensing policy:

Basic Version​

  • Free for both commercial and non-commercial use
  • Updates focused on major bug fixes
  • Internet connection required
  • User data collection for service improvement
  • Current feature set maintained

Plus Version (After 1.0 Release)​

  • Premium license supporting both commercial and non-commercial use
  • Rapid updates and priority feedback implementation
  • Offline usage available
  • Optional user data collection
  • Advanced features including SketchUp-style modeling, Hotspot texturing, Array tool/modifier, Follow tool, Align tool, and Normal painting

Community Recognition​

UModeler's innovation and excellence are being recognized across various platforms:

Unity Awards 2024 Achievement​

  • Finalist in the Artistic Tool category at the 16th Unity Awards
  • Competed alongside prestigious nominees like RetargetPro and Foliage Renderer
  • COZY: Stylized Weather 3 won the final results announced on October 23rd
  • Congratulations to Distant Lands' COZY team, we'll return stronger next time

  • Selected for Systems and Tools - October 2024 recommended list

  • Highly recommended as essential tool for Unity developers

  • Special 10% discount with code 'CODEMONKEY10'

Notable Games Created with UModeler​

Here are the latest updates on games developed using UModeler products over the past month.

Cube of Light Resurrection - Well-made Mobile RPG​

  • Mobile-optimized roguelite shooting RPG
  • Procedurally generated maps and 100+ enemy types
  • Strategic combat with diverse weapons and skills
  • Optimized graphics and stunning visual effects created with UModeler

Cube of Light Resurrection

Google Store

Little Kitty Big City - 2024 Golden Joystick Awards Nominee​

  • Notable nominee for the prestigious Golden Joystick Awards
  • Charming open-world game featuring a cat's city adventure
  • Delightful city environment and rich interactions built with UModeler

2024 Golden Joystick Awards

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Wendigo Hunter - Anticipated Steam Release​

  • Highly anticipated Q1 2025 Steam release
  • Dark fantasy action set in ancient dungeons
  • Immersive dungeon environments created with UModeler

Wendigo Hunter

Steam

Impressive Student Developer FPS Project​

  • Strategic multiplayer map set in Provence
  • Professional-quality implementation using UModeler X and various assets
  • Balanced level design combining aesthetics and gameplay

Community Showcase: Stunning Level Design from Discord​

We're excited to showcase an extraordinary piece from our Discord community. User Daelon recently shared a high-quality level created with UModeler, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with our tool through its remarkable polish and attention to detail. This work, shared on our Discord server, represents perhaps the finest user-created content we've seen to date. It perfectly demonstrates the professional-grade results achievable with UModeler in the hands of a skilled artist. You can check out this impressive work in our Discord community

Discord Community

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These diverse projects demonstrate that UModeler is an outstanding game creation tool, regardless of genre or scale.

UModeler remains committed to listening to user feedback and continuously improving the 3D modeling experience. Your valuable opinions drive UModeler's evolution. Thank you for your continued support and interest.