We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Mattercraft, a groundbreaking creative tool designed to empower developers and creators in building captivating 3D experiences for the web. With support for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and WebXR, Mattercraft opens up a world of possibilities for immersive storytelling, interactive design, and engaging user experiences.

This document serves as a starting point, providing essential information and guidance for users interested in exploring and engaging with Mattercraft during its beta phase.

The current state of Mattercraft

As of now, Mattercraft is in a “open beta” phase, and we are excited to invite you to join us on this new journey. The functionality Mattercraft offers is inline with Zapworks Studio - so if you’re familiar with Studio, then you should feel at home in Mattercraft. That being said, Mattercraft has a whole suite of new and improved features that we can’t wait for you to try!

Features

• Browser based
• Non-AR mode (perspective camera) - with orbit controls
• AR - Image, Face, Instant world
• 360 Images / videos
• WebXR
• Full animation support - layers (controllers), timelines and states.
• Behaviors
• 3D text
• HTML / CSS
• 3D model support (glb) - with 3D model viewer + animations, with blend shapes
• Live preview client
• Multi user collaboration
• Particle systems
• Snapshot controls / social share
• Improved debug menu / live preview logs
• External NPM package support
• Full scripting environment
• Trigger regions / collision objects
• Project / global colours and colour picker
• Asset importer (Polyhaven)
• Dark mode!

Roadmap

• Touch input controls exposed as an easy to use behavior
• Physics engine (coming very soon!)
• Multiplayer / Networking (coming very soon!)

Technical Documentation

Check out the extensive Mattercraft documentation here: https://docs.zap.works/mattercraft/

Giving feedback

Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of this tool, making it even more powerful and user-friendly. We kindly request and eagerly anticipate your input through our dedicated Discord channel. Share your thoughts, suggest features, and report any bugs you encounter. Your participation will contribute to the refinement and growth of Mattercraft.

Join the Mattercraft Discord here**:** https://discord.gg/DhFGBVXqkp

Sharing Mattercraft

In the spirit of fostering excitement and anticipation, we invite you to spread the word about Mattercraft across social media platforms. Let the world know about this groundbreaking tool that pushes the boundaries of 3D web experiences. Share your experiences, showcase your creations, and help us build a community that is as passionate about Mattercraft as we are.

Thank you!

We really appreciate your time during this phase of Mattercraft. Together, we are hoping to shape the future of 3D web experiences and unleash the full potential of Mattercraft. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey. Let's create something extraordinary!