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Pocket Worlds has launched Highrise Studio and Highrise 4.0 to empower creators to easily build and monetize virtual experiences.
With over 40 million users already, Highrise enables players to create their own shared immersive virtual worlds and games.
Austin, Texas-based Pocket Worlds mentioned that the latest updates continue Highrise’s commitment to empower creators to unleash their creativity while earning an income from their creations.
Highrise, with 680,000 weekly users spending an average of 90 minutes in-game, has become a hub for engaging user-generated content aligned with pop culture trends.
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The new Highrise Studio offers development tools for creators to build in Unity, allowing them to create 3D game modes, environments, assets, and more with ease.
Highrise Studio is supported by Highrise 4.0, a full rewrite of Highrise in Unity, providing quality-of-life updates to players, including enhanced character and profile customization.
Creators can earn from their content through the Creator Exchange program, compensating based on sales and engagement time. In 2023, almost half a million was paid to creators by over 5,000 designers for their unique items.
Anton Bernstein, CEO at Pocket Worlds, expressed, “At Pocket Worlds, we are building cutting-edge technology to empower creators in crafting immersive experiences. Through Highrise, we aim to connect individuals through virtual worlds and foster human connection.”
Pocket Worlds, established in 2013 with 103 employees, introduced Highrise on mobile in 2019 and has grown rapidly with over 50 million users and 10,000 creators.
Highrise 4 is now live, and Highrise Studio is available for creators to start deploying their creations. The game is also in development for Windows and Mac.
