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Sep 22, 2026
New in PlayCanvas Editor: Joints, Parallax Occlusion and Splat LOD
Editor 2.32 is out, and it leads with something that has been a long time coming: the Joint component. Hinges, sliders, ball joints, springs...
Sep 9, 2026
New in SuperSplat: Editor 3.0 Rebuilt on WebGPU
Last month we shipped the Publishing API, opening superspl.at up to the wider splat ecosystem. Today is a bigger day. SuperSplat Editor 3.0...
Aug 17, 2026
New in SuperSplat: Introducing the New Publishing API
Last month we shipped Vibe Code Splat Apps, 360° Video and splat-transform 3.0 — everything you need to turn a splat into a real, shippable...
Jul 20, 2026
Building the Grace Cathedral Experience
A look at how we built the Grace Cathedral experience using streamed SOG, WebGPU-first rendering and custom shader effects.
WebGPU Ready
PlayCanvas is one of the first production 3D engines with full WebGPU support, including compute shaders, while maintaining WebGL2 compatibility.
3D Gaussian Splatting
Industry-leading support for 3D Gaussian Splats with editing, optimization and rendering tools built right into the platform.
Build It Your Way
Use the visual Editor, code with the Engine via npm, build declaratively with React, or use HTML Web Components. Your workflow, your choice.
Open Source
The entire PlayCanvas platform is open sourced on GitHub under the MIT license.
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PlayCanvas is used by studios large and small to make lightweight messenger games, online multiplayer games, extraordinary product configurators, architectural visualizations and more.
PlayCanvas in your industry
PlayCanvas is incredibly diverse and not only for games, see how it works in your industry
Games
PlayCanvas powers some of the web's hottest browser games, delivering lightning fast load times, 60 frames a second gameplay and console-quality visuals
Augmented Reality
Build immersive web-based AR experiences with built-in WebXR support or with 8th Wall and Zappar integrations
Virtual Reality
PlayCanvas is the easiest way to build WebXR VR experiences. And with built-in VR specific optimizations, you can successfully target a wide range of devices and headsets
Configurators
PlayCanvas brings products to life in near-photorealistic 3D. Build interactive configurators quickly and easily with the PlayCanvas Editor
Gambling
Giants of the gaming industry like IGT and Aristocrat trust PlayCanvas for building the next generation of browser-based casino games
Interactive Ads
The advertising industry relies on HTML5 and WebGL for engaging, cross-platform ad experiences. PlayCanvas provides the perfect environment for building fast-loading, engaging advertisements that work great on any device
Education
The ideal platform for teaching interactive 3D, game development and creative coding — browser-based, collaborative and free
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