Following the release of The Sandbox Game Maker and Game Client version 0.11, The Sandbox has introduced the March 2025 update to VoxEdit. This update focuses on offering more control and flexibility to creators by improving customization options and streamlining the user interface to support diverse artistic workflows.

The Sandbox VoxEdit Guide for March 2025

About The Sandbox

The Sandbox gained popularity through its two successful mobile games, The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), amassing a total of 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/Publisher Pixowl made the strategic decision to transition this thriving User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.

The objective was to innovate the gaming industry by empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and incentivizing their engagement in the ecosystem. The Sandbox is now described as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.

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Improvements to Workflow and Panel Customization

A significant focus of this update is enhancing the workspace environment within VoxEdit. The new optimized tab workflow allows users to tab multiple menus together, helping maintain a clean and efficient interface. This is supported by improved panel display options, where panels can be slotted together and adjusted based on the user’s preferences. These enhancements offer greater flexibility and better organization, contributing to a more effective design experience.

Users now have expanded control over the panel system, with the ability to show, hide, snap, collapse, and expand panels. These capabilities allow for a more tailored workspace layout that aligns with individual needs, making it easier to manage the design process from start to finish.

Updated Camera, Lighting, and Animation Tools

The update introduces adjustments to the camera and lighting panels, providing refined controls for users who want to configure their settings more precisely. These improvements support better visibility and lighting arrangement during asset creation, enhancing the overall visual quality of assets within VoxEdit.

Inverse Kinematics functionality has also been improved, offering a smoother experience and clearer guidance for users working on character and object movements. This supports more intuitive animation development and helps creators achieve their intended motion more effectively.

Interface and Visual Enhancements

To improve the visual environment, a new color theme has been introduced for the P3 profile display, offering a more vibrant interface for Mac users. Additionally, the new Highlight Colors feature is designed to help users better distinguish key elements in their designs, making it easier to focus on important details and improving overall navigation during the asset creation process.

The March 2025 update also brings a new versioning system, labeled 2025.1.0. This change simplifies the version identification process for users, making it clearer which version of the software they are currently using. It also sets the stage for more structured and consistent updates moving forward.

In terms of performance, the update includes several optimizations to both the system and the user interface. These changes result in faster load times and more responsive interactions throughout the application in The Sandbox. A full visual system refactor has also been implemented, contributing to the overall efficiency and usability of the tool.

Continued Focus on Creator Experience

This update to VoxEdit reflects The Sandbox’s continued commitment to supporting creators within the web3 ecosystem. By focusing on workflow efficiency, customization, and visual improvements, the March 2025 update aims to provide a more productive and accessible environment for artists and developers using the platform.

Users are encouraged to explore the new features and share their feedback on Discord, helping guide future developments and ensuring that the platform continues to evolve alongside the needs of its community.