Fewnity recently announced the release of Xenity Engine , a new open-source game engine designed for those looking to develop titles for platforms such as PSP, PS Vita, PS3, and Windows PC.

Xenity Engine: The new open-source game engine for PSP, PS Vita, PS3 and Windows PC - Chép Game Uy Tín tại ChepGame.net

This engine is inspired by the architecture of Unity 3D, offering a simple and powerful system based on GameObjects and Components, which allows you to create and manage game elements in a modular and intuitive way.

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The goal is to offer a tool accessible to both beginners and more experienced developers, encouraging the development of games on historic consoles with a modern and flexible interface.

Developed in C++17 after three years of development, Xenity Engine offers a wide range of tools for 2D and 3D game development. Its key features include:

Advanced Rendering: Supports 2D and 3D graphics with lighting, leveraging libraries such as SDL3, OpenGL, VitaGL (for PS Vita), RSX (for PS3) and GU (for PSP).
Physics Engine: Integrates a modified version of Bullet 2.82 for realistic physics simulations.
Audio: Manages audio playback at 44100Hz (48000Hz for PS3).
Scripting: Allows writing scripts in C++17, with support for Visual Studio Code.
Integrated Editor: Offers a Unity-like interface, with debugging capabilities, live compilation, and a basic, customizable UI system (default color: pink).
Networking and Pathfinding: Includes support for networking and 2D pathfinding, ideal for complex games.

The engine is accompanied by three demonstration projects – Dungeon Platformer , Nano Machines , and Cooking Game – that illustrate its potential in genres such as platformers, driving simulations, and time management games.

Requirements and configuration

To use Xenity Engine , developers must set up a development environment that includes:

Required software: Visual Studio 2022 (default path: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\2022\Community\VC\Auxiliary\Build) and Docker Desktop for building on PlayStation consoles.
Dependencies: The engine uses libraries like stb, dr_libs, GLM, Assimp, FreeType and ImGui (docking branch).
Build Procedure: You need to set it Xenity_Engine_Executableas a startup project in Visual Studio and generate the required DLL files.

The full documentation, available at fewnity.github.io/Xenity-Engine , guides users through installing and using the engine.

Technical limitations

Despite its qualities, Xenity Engine has some limitations:

Monothreading: The engine runs on a single thread (PPU only on PS3), although a future multithreaded version is planned.
Meta File Management: Removing or duplicating Meta files can cause errors, making regular backups essential.
Compatibility: The editor is currently only supported on Windows.
Performance: Compiling for consoles may be slow on older hardware.