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🚀 Major Client Upgrade: WebGL2 Graphics Engine Released

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new WebGL2 rendering engine for the client — a complete alternative to the original graphics system designed to bring modern graphical capabilities while preserving the classic experience.

This new renderer has been built from the ground up using WebGL2, unlocking improved visual control, advanced rendering techniques, and flexible customization options. Best of all, performance remains on par with — and in many cases even better than — the original engine.

✨ Key Features

🎮 Modern WebGL2 Renderer
A full graphical engine rewrite allowing the game to run through the browser’s GPU pipeline, providing smoother rendering and greater visual flexibility.

🎛 Real-Time Shader Controls
Players can now adjust visual effects directly from the webclient page, including:

• Lighting intensity
• Rim lighting
• Shadows
• Fog effects
• Contrast and color grading
• Saturation and brightness

All shader settings are automatically saved, so your preferred visual setup persists between sessions.

🖥 Enhanced Display Options

The new renderer also introduces additional display controls:

• Fullscreen gameplay mode
• Options to hide interface elements such as:
  • Chat
  • Minimap
  • Inventory
  • Entire UI

This allows for a clean, immersive gameplay view when desired.

⚙ Technical Improvements

Alongside the new rendering system, several graphical improvements and fixes were implemented:

• Correct handling of partial transparency across models and textures
• Color banding reduction for smoother gradients
• Improved tile overlay rendering when WebGL mode is active
• Support for control-click interaction in WebGL mode
• Adjusted near-face clipping behavior to avoid issues when playing in fullscreen
• Automatic focus handling when WebGL rendering is enabled

📈 Performance

Despite the expanded graphical capabilities, the WebGL2 engine has been optimized to maintain performance equivalent to the original renderer — and in many situations it can perform even better thanks to GPU acceleration.

🔧 How to Use It

The WebGL2 renderer can be enabled directly from the client interface. Once enabled, the 3D Options panel allows you to toggle effects and tune visual settings to your liking.

🌟 Looking Ahead

This new engine opens the door for future graphical improvements and experimentation, while keeping the original aesthetic intact. More visual enhancements and customization options may arrive in future updates.

We hope you enjoy the new renderer and the flexibility it brings to the client!