For those who use the official (aka Linden) Viewer, some good news. On Monday June 10, Linden Lab announced the much anticipated mirrors feature, as well as the Physical Based Rendering or PBR and 2K Textures features, were now ready and operational, and part of their latest viewer now available to download.
Mirrors: Step into a more immersive world with real-time reflections. Our new mirror functionality uses reflection probes, providing stunning and dynamic reflections. Perfect for adding realism to your virtual environments, whether it's for a sleek modern home or a bustling cityscape. You will find the options to make a reflection probe on the Build window, under Features.
PBR Terrain: Prepare to be amazed by the next level of terrain detail. With Physically Based Rendering (PBR), you can now apply advanced GLTF materials to your landscapes. This means your terrains can have intricate normal maps and metallic-roughness maps, bringing a new depth and realism to the ground beneath your feet.
2K Textures: Say hello to high-definition details. We have increased the maximum texture size from 1024x1024 to 2048x2048 pixels, allowing for more detailed and efficient textures. This upgrade is perfect for creators looking to enhance the visual richness of their builds, clothing, and objects.
These updates are designed to help you create more realistic and visually stunning environments in Second Life. Whether you're a seasoned builder or just starting, these tools offer new possibilities for creativity and innovation.
As a reminder, this update doesn't affect third-party viewers such as Firestorm, which more residents use than the official viewer. But in a May 28 post on the Firestorm blog, the team leader did say to expect a PBR-capable Firestorm viewer "soon."
For more information, check the Linden blog here.
Bixyl Shuftan
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