# Announcements **URL:** https://forum.8thwall.com/c/announcements/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.8thwall.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.8thwall.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.8thwall.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Info + Ideation: Create and Play Developer Challenge](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/info-ideation-create-and-play-developer-challenge/2286)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/info-ideation-create-and-play-developer-challenge/2286 "2024-08-01T18:48:16Z")
Kick off your journey in the Create & Play Challenge with our Info + Ideation event! Join us for a reviewKick off your journey in the Create & Play Challenge with our Info + Ideation event! Join us for a review of all th… --- ## [Announcing the Create & Play Developer Challenge! 🎮](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-create-play-developer-challenge/2257)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-create-play-developer-challenge/2257 "2024-07-30T18:10:07Z")
Get ready to unleash your creativity in our latest challenge, “Create & Play Developer Challenge,” running from August 5th to September 30th. Dive into the world of WebXR and web gaming and build innovative experiences u… --- ## [8th Wall x STUDYXR: Jumpstart Your WebXR Games with Templates](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-x-studyxr-jumpstart-your-webxr-games-with-templates/2109)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-x-studyxr-jumpstart-your-webxr-games-with-templates/2109 "2024-07-16T19:58:49Z")
Join us for an immersive hands-on build-along session led by the talented team from Mousepack, as they guide you through kickstarting your WebXR game development using ready-made templates from 8th Wall. This webinar is … --- ## [Meet Niantic Studio: The Visual Editor You’ve Been Waiting For!](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/meet-niantic-studio-the-visual-editor-you-ve-been-waiting-for/1681)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/meet-niantic-studio-the-visual-editor-you-ve-been-waiting-for/1681 "2024-06-18T15:48:09Z")
:rotating\_light:We’re excited to introduce Niantic Studio, now in public beta! This new visual and intuitive interface for Niantic 8th Wall revolutionizes the way you build immersive XR and 3D experiences. Say goodbye to… --- ## [14 days left to submit- Explore Together challenge](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/14-days-left-to-submit-explore-together-challenge/1600)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/14-days-left-to-submit-explore-together-challenge/1600 "2024-06-10T18:02:50Z")
Happy Monday, just a friendly reminder that there are only 14 days left to submit your projects for the Explore Together: Location-Based AR Challenge! RSVP for 1:1 Tech Support Here Make sure to leverage the resource g… --- ## [May Themes Are Here](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/may-themes-are-here/1243)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/may-themes-are-here/1243 "2024-05-01T20:42:30Z")
Hi everyone, for the month of May we are focusing on three themes for the new Themes of the Month: Retro Rewind - Create AR experiences that bring a nostalgic touch to life by revisiting styles, games, and trends from… --- ## [Announcing the Explore Together: Location-Based AR Challenge! 🌍](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-explore-together-location-based-ar-challenge/1220)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-explore-together-location-based-ar-challenge/1220 "2024-04-29T20:23:00Z")
Get ready to unite and innovate with our first collaborative challenge with Lightship developers, “Explore Together: Location-Based AR Challenge”, running from May 6th to June 24th. We’re harnessing the power of VPS to c… --- ## [8th Wall Metaversal Deployment Now Supports Apple Vision Pro Is Here! 🌟](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-metaversal-deployment-now-supports-apple-vision-pro-is-here/1044)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-metaversal-deployment-now-supports-apple-vision-pro-is-here/1044 "2024-04-09T17:08:19Z")
We’re excited to announce Metaversal Deployment now supports deploying experiences to Apple Vision Pro. Now you can build immersive experiences once and deploy across devices. What does this mean for you? … --- ## [Coffee Chat: VPS Scanning 101](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/coffee-chat-vps-scanning-101/990)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/coffee-chat-vps-scanning-101/990 "2024-04-04T19:49:01Z")
Join us for a session on the best practices for scanning locations for VPS experiences, we will be joined by Thibault Mortier and Isabel Kraus-Liang. Agenda: :round\_pushpin: VPS Activation :calling: Top Tips for Scann… --- ## [WebAR 101 in Belgium 🇧🇪](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/webar-101-in-belgium/923)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/webar-101-in-belgium/923 "2024-03-29T17:04:18Z")
Get ready for an inspiring journey into the world of WebAR with the Niantic Developer roadshow’s next stop in Europe! We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s series with the incredibly talented Stijn Spanhove, renowned fo… --- ## [Coffee Chat: Time Capsule Challenge!](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/coffee-chat-time-capsule-challenge/688)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/coffee-chat-time-capsule-challenge/688 "2024-03-12T19:07:05Z")
We hear you loud and clear! After last week’s 1:1 Tech Support and Project Consultations it was clear that you all would like more time to chat through your experiences and have questions answered. Join us for a casual … --- ## [Calling 8th Wall community members: the Niantic team needs your feedback!](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/calling-8th-wall-community-members-the-niantic-team-needs-your-feedback/650)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/calling-8th-wall-community-members-the-niantic-team-needs-your-feedback/650 "2024-03-08T21:53:51Z")
We’d love to learn more about which of 8th Wall’s services are most important to you so that we can improve the platform to fit your needs. In order to participate and provide your feedback, please complete this 15-minut… --- ## [8th Wall Simulator now supports Sky Effects ☀](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-simulator-now-supports-sky-effects/537)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/8th-wall-simulator-now-supports-sky-effects/537 "2024-03-01T20:15:49Z")
Prototype, test, and deploy Sky Effects experiences directly from your desktop with Sky Effects now available in the 8th Wall Simulator. With this update: :sun\_with\_face: Alter the sky’s appearance for impactful AR expe… --- ## [UPCOMING EVENT: Cre8te: Mastering VPS Tools for Historical AR Experiences](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/upcoming-event-cre8te-mastering-vps-tools-for-historical-ar-experiences/288)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/upcoming-event-cre8te-mastering-vps-tools-for-historical-ar-experiences/288 "2024-02-14T18:33:13Z")
Learn to use 8th Wall’s VPS tools to craft immersive historical experiences. This hands-on session will guide developers through creating engaging AR content that bridges past and present. :rocket: Date: Tuesday, Feb… --- ## [Announcing the 8th Wall Time Capsule Developer Challenge!](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-8th-wall-time-capsule-developer-challenge/205)
**Author:** [@Pablo](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Pablo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/announcing-the-8th-wall-time-capsule-developer-challenge/205 "2024-02-07T22:22:44Z")
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our 8th Wall Time Capsule Developer Challenge, starting on February 6th and ending on March 25th allowing you more time than before to finalize your experiences. Challenge Brief: … --- ## [Wave Hello to Hand Tracking now available on 8th Wall! 👋](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/wave-hello-to-hand-tracking-now-available-on-8th-wall/16)
**Author:** [@Amanda-whitt](https://forum.8thwall.com/u/Amanda-whitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.8thwall.com/t/wave-hello-to-hand-tracking-now-available-on-8th-wall/16 "2024-01-18T19:58:17Z")
We’re excited to introduce Hand Tracking, the latest addition to 8th Wall’s suite of Human AR tools for WebAR. This new release arms you with the tools to create immersive and interactive WebAR experiences using the hand… [Previous page](https://forum.8thwall.com/c/announcements/4.md)