What's New for 8.1.0?

The 8.1.0 Blocksmith update is here! Bringing with it usability improvements, new event systems, and enhancements to the Builder UI. These additions are aimed at giving users more accurate and accessible tools to create with.

Most of the fixes and improvements featured in this patch are aimed at overall quality of life. You can find the full patch notes here: full release notes

Major Features in 8.1.0

Multiplayer Updates

There are several improvements to the way that Multiplayer event systems are processed and synced across instances. These changes are reflected in the updated UI with the ability to control the where and how these events are called. For more information, use this link : Multiplayer Updates

Play Animation Button

Animations can now be viewed within the builder using the Play Animation Button.

Users can now preview animations outside of playing the game.

New Event Systems

The Rotate By Axis event enables shapes to be rotated by their global axis, allowing easier control and accuracy for rotational event systems. This new event is similar to the existing Rotate By event but does not use local rotation positioning.

The Set Reflection event changes the reflection value of the applied texture on an object. This event can be set to alter how reflective the material becomes over time or instantly.

New 3rd Person Features

The 3rd person camera has been improved with more accurate player tracking that can better follow falling or fast moving players. The camera distance to players can also be controlled in the inspector panel.

Key Improvements

Player slotted objects with physics enabled will now interact correctly with the player. This aims to reduce clipping and improve how interactive equipped items can be.