The Top 10 Popular VR Game Development Tools

What is a Process Without the Tools? 

A process is a series of steps to achieve a result, and tools are objects or frameworks designed to serve a specific function. Processes can exist without tools, but tools can help processes work more efficiently. 

Similarly, in a game development setup, various virtual reality tools have become easily accessible to both creators and consumers to create and encounter immersive experiences.

10 Popular VR Game Development Tools

There are a range of tools and frameworks that are being used for VR game development projects. Some work individually quite well, and others are used in combinations making VR all the more experiential. Such VR tools breathe life into the video game mechanics, allowing players to interact with the characters and environment of the game very well. Here are some of the best VR software that we think are essentially created to empower VR developers around the world.

Blender

Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics software tool. Its capabilities for VR content creation include comprehensive 3D modeling tools, advanced texturing and shading, animation and rigging, and integration with VR Devices. It allows you to create detailed and complex models, apply realistic textures and materials, add movement and interaction to your VR projects, and also supports VR hardware, allowing you to test and experience your work in real time.

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Maya by Autodesk

Maya is Autodesk’s virtual reality software which allows you to create 3D computer animation and VFX graphics. This powerful software allows developers to build their 3D assets and sciences with tools for 3D animation, modeling, rendering, shading, simulation, and more. Autodesk also offers 3ds Max, a similar 3D modeling and rendering software for design visualization, games, and animation. Maya is also compatible with multiple operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux increasing the flexibility of a VR development process.

Visual Studio Code - IDE

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a lightweight, free, open-source code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. It is highly extensible, and is available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux, providing a common ground for developers working on multiple platforms. It provides an intuitive coding environment with intelligent code completion, debugging features, and syntax highlighting, whether you prefer C++, C#, or a combination of both.

Unreal - Game Engine 

Unreal Engine is a powerful and production-proven RT3D (Real-Time 3D) computer graphics game engine developed by Epic Games. The latest releases of Unreal Engine have allowed many developers to use Unreal Engine to create award-winning VR experiences for Oculus headsets. The game engine offers several advantages for Unreal game development companies, that include real-time rendering, high-end graphics, and support for multiple VR platforms, making it ideal for developers looking to create stunning and immersive VR experiences. 

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Photoshop - UI Designing

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor for Windows and macOS created and published by Adobe. It is a key tool for creating virtual reality (VR) games because it allows artists to create concept art for characters, environments, and game assets. Photoshop's digital imaging features can help artists create visually stunning and immersive experiences for players. 

Adobe Substance 3D Painter - Texturing of models

Adobe Substance 3D Painter is a 3D painting software and a reference texturing app used by 3D professionals and enthusiasts to add materials and textures to 3D meshes in real time. Popularly used in many AAA games, Adobe Substance 3D also has a VR modeling app called Substance 3D Modeler, which allows users to model 3D assets using motions that mimic real-life sculpting. 

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Audacity - Audio editing and processing

Audacity is the world's most popular audio editing and recording application software for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems. The software is free and open-source packed with features that allow you to do it all - sound manipulation, volume compression and mixing, video audio enhancement, etc. Its new real-time tools and bar-beat grid amp up the software’s music recording capabilities. It also offers many editing options for dialogue, sound effects, and trimming music tracks.

Draco 3D - 3D Optimization and Compression Tools

Draco 3D is an open-source library by Google that is used to compress and decompress 3D geometric meshes and point clouds. It is intended to improve the storage and transmission of 3D graphics. It includes command-line tools that allow the user to encode an OBJ file while setting quantization levels. It is fast with a large JavaScript library. Draco also appears to have a more active developer community that helps with learning, collaboration, and networking. 

Mixamo - Animation and Motion Capture 

Mixamo is a 3D computer graphics technology company that develops and sells web-based services for 3D character animation. It offers a library of thousands of full-body character animations and high-quality 3D characters, captured and created by professional motion actors and artists. You can upload your custom character, customize your rigging options, and export characters and animations in multiple formats.

GitHub - Version Control and Collaboration Tools

GitHub is the world’s leading platform for developers with over 100 million users. It can be integrated with platforms like Google Cloud and Amazon. It can also highlight syntax in over 200 different programming languages. The platform also hosts a significant percentage of the world’s open-source projects. GitHub Apps are first-class actors within GitHub and allow actions to be performed on your user’s repositories.

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