XANA Weekly Development Update | 10 June — 16 June
With a clear goal in sight, XANA pushes forward.
This week we have big updates for you. XANA NFT has added new and exciting functionalities. NFTDuel has become even more visceral and entertaining. XANA App has new animations for you to try. XANA Web has become more user-friendly. There’s way more to explore.
Let’s begin.
XANA NFT
The premier NFT marketplace, made for maximum efficiency, is adding new functionalities and being updated for a satisfying user experience.
In Progress
LAND Thumbnails
A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve added thumbnails on LAND Map for each LAND NFT. This allows for easy recognition and more interest by visitors.
Discord Role
NFT owners will be awarded roles in the Discord server — based on the number of NFTs they own and other factors.
Fixed Reflection Time
Reflection time for the following has been reduced to a minimum.
- Owned Tab after Creating NFTs.
- Owned Tab after Purchasing NFTs
- Transferring or purchasing NFTs.
- Meta Image reflection time and price editing time are also reduced.
Data Correction
Wallets that faced issues like transactions not getting reflected or other data issues have been investigated.
Game — NFTDuel
If you like card games and want to play an action-packed, NFT-based card game with popular IPs, NFTDuel is the game for you. We’re constantly updating.
In Progress
The following updates will soon be added to the game.
Timer
Once the attack flow starts, the timer will stop and will remain stopped until the flow is completed.
On-chain League
You’ll need NFTs (cards) in your Owned tab to participate.
$Fuel
Fuel Distribution and Burn are optimized for a user-friendly experience.
Game Optimization
Fewer lags, better performance, and more impact after each hit.
League Implementation
LP Restoration
Each player is given a certain LP at the beginning of a league. Once the league ends, the base LP will be automatically restored.
League Changes
Once you’ve entered a league, you cannot change. You need to finish it first.
NFT Projects
We’re working on a bunch of NFT projects simultaneously. Let us share how each NFT project has fared in the last week.
XANA: Genesis
Personalize XANA: Genesis
XANA: Genesis is your AI partner. And now you can personalize different traits like Age, Personality, Occupation, etc., for an overall better experience.
Voice Selection
You’ll choose the voice of your AI partner. Select from a set of available voices –4 English, 1 Japanese.
XANA LAND
A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve added thumbnails on LAND Map for each LAND NFT. This allows for easy recognition and more interest by visitors.
Rooster Fighterz
Rooster NFTs have been bridged from all chains to XANAChain 721, allowing owners to participate in the XANA ecosystem and the Rooster Fighterz game.
XANA App
XANA App takes center stage in our ecosystem. We add regular updates to it and improve the user experience with each step we take.
Implemented Updates
This week, the following updates have been implemented.
New Animations
A total of 9 new animations, like Crouching and Lying Down, have been added. Lag time has also been eliminated for these animations for a seamless experience.
Hair Color
When you and another user with the same hairstyle enter the metaverse simultaneously, you two will have different hair to ensure individuality.
Mini-Map
For a clutter-free experience, the mini-map will be off by default.
In Progress
The XANA development team is working on many updates in parallel. These will be implemented soon.
NFT Upload
Enable the host to upload NFTs at the NFT Exhibition Event.
Avatar Type
Allow the host to select the avatar type when creating an event.
Color Fixes
Different NFT image and avatar color fixes.
Owned Assets
Transferred NFTs list in Owned Assets.
Game Components
Sync game components to the XANA app.
XANA Lobby
Ability to create a XANA Lobby.
New Flow
New flow for Registration and Guest login.
UI Improvements
Improved UI of world detail screen.
XANA Web
Delivering a user experience that’s not only simple but effective. XANA Web is rapidly adding various modules that cover the XANA journey comprehensively.
Joining Worlds
We’ve specified how you can join worlds from your PC or Mobile.
Play Videos
Added 6 venues with dedicated screens to play pre-recorded and YouTube videos.
Updating Display
The icons and events’ display order has been updated.
Genesis Chat
The UI and icons for Genesis Chat have been updated
Event Length
Now events will last for 24 hours.
LAND Section
A dedicated LAND section has been installed.
XANA Builder
XANA Builder allows our users to express their creativity. That’s why we update it regularly to meet their expectations.
Gamification Modules
A total of 9 Gamification Modules have been updated and added to XANA Builder.
Transform Function
Scale an object based on user preferences and return it to its original size.
Rotate the components of an object.
Move an object back and forth using two offsets and then return it to its original position.
Hyperlink Popup
You can set hyperlinks to components, which will pop up when triggered.
Adding Force
Apply forward force to an object.
Info Popup
Press the button to display a help window with information about the operation method and rules.
Quiz
Create a function to judge answers in a quiz. Enter the correct answer, clear it, and indicate a mistake.
Warp
Move the warp points installed in the World.
Throw
Demonstrate the same effect as touching by throwing things. When a collectible item is set, it disappears.
Appearance Change
When obtaining a specific object, the avatar’s appearance changes for a certain period of time.
Audio
Set music and background music (BGM) in the game. Get a sound effect when touching an avatar or object.
LAND Identification
If you want to publish your World to XANA App, you must have your LAND NFT locked and staked.
Bug Fixes
Fixed several bugs to enhance the overall creative experience.
1st Person Viewpoint Shortcut
Resolved an issue with the 1st person viewpoint shortcut in the test play mode. Users can now easily switch between different viewpoints.
Non-Functional Game Components
Fixed game components that were not functioning properly with specific assets.
Minor Bugs
Fixed approximately 30 other minor bugs.
Artificial Intelligence
Text to XANA Builder
Use AI to generate Worlds in XANA.
Currently, we’re collecting relevant data, which we’ll use to train AI and get multiple assets from a single prompt.
Real-time Video Capture
Real footage will be recreated in XANA.
From facial expressions to movements, AI will mimic what you provide in real video and project it on XANA avatars.
Conclusion
XANA is operating like a well-oiled machine and delivering projects with finesse. We hope to continue this pace and keep up the quality.
We appreciate every XANA DAO member who supports us and encourages us to do more.
See you next week with more dev updates.
