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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.
Featured PlayCanvas Projects
PlayCanvas is used by studios large and small to make lightweight messenger games, online multiplayer games, extraordinary product configurators, architectural visualizations and more.
Robostorm
Robostorm is an online multiplayer robot battle game featuring an impressive array of weaponry to take out your opponents. Amazing particle effects, superb sound and frenetic action add up to a breathtaking game.
Shells and bullets fly in this robotic battle royale!
Polaris Vehicle Configurator
The Polaris vehicle configurator is the world's first to use real-time 3D graphics. It makes full use of the PlayCanvas physically based rendering engine to achieve stunningly realistic visuals which is critical for the automotive sector.
The world's first vehicle configurator to use real-time 3D graphics
Venge.io
Become champion of the arena in this objective-based multiplayer third-person shooter.
Objective-based multiplayer third-person shooter.
Aritelia
Aritelia is a procedurally generated persistent online Metaverse where you can explore trillions of islands. Features day and cycle with real-time lighting, animated avatars, building with physics and so much more. A fantastic example of experiences that can be shared in the browser.
Aritelia is a procedurally generated persistent online world.
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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