In the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual worlds, one company is taking a unique approach by putting creators and social connectivity at the forefront. Highrise, which describes itself as “Your virtual home on the internet”, is carving out a niche by enabling creators to build their own rich, multiplayer experiences where people can genuinely connect through shared activities.
What sets Highrise apart is its focus on accessibility and social features that foster meaningful relationships, rather than just providing a game engine."If you look at Roblox and Epic Games, their DNA is very much gaming. The social is almost kind of tacked on" Bernstein notes."We're very much focused on the social - how do people connect with each other?"
At the heart of Highrise's creator ecosystem is the recently launched Highrise Studio, a Unity-based tool that allows creators to build and deploy 3D multiplayer worlds into the Highrise platform with just one click.