{"id":1393,"date":"2015-06-29T14:41:29","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T21:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/?p=1393"},"modified":"2021-05-26T14:55:30","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T21:55:30","slug":"alpha-15-now-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universesandbox.com\/blog\/2015\/06\/alpha-15-now-available\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha 15 Now Available"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Universe Sandbox \u00b2 is now easier to use and explore, faster than ever before, and alive with the sound of music.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the biggest update yet for Universe Sandbox \u00b2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Run Steam to update or buy Universe Sandbox \u00b2<\/a> now for instant access to Alpha 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Redesigned User Interface<\/h2>\n

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We redesigned the user interface for a cleaner, more intuitive experience. There’s a new layout, a whole new set of icons, cursors, and fonts, a brand new Home menu with generated thumbnails for previewing simulations, and a lot more. The interface is constantly being improved, but we’re very happy with the direction it is now heading. <\/span><\/p>\n

Improved Performance<\/h2>\n

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We rewrote physics from the bottom-up for much better performance. Physics also now runs asynchronously from other components, which means that even if it is busy with a ton of calculations, the user interface and camera should still be completely responsive.<\/span><\/p>\n

New Dynamic Soundtrack<\/h2>\n

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Universe Sandbox \u00b2 now features a soundtrack which responds to actions and events in the simulation. Collide two planets and listen to the music swell. Music by Ryan Macoubrie.<\/span><\/p>\n

And A Lot More<\/h2>\n