#Minetest multiplayer update
#Minetest multiplayer series

Irrlicht fork used, map compression using Zstd, formspec and Lua API features, many bug fixesįix for 'Connection timed out' error in singleplayer, online content menu tab fix, server-side anticheat fixesĪdded support for showing attached objects whilst in first person mode, improve online content menu tab, input binding and formspec, many bug fixesĪndroid support readded, formspec improvements, including a scrolling GUI element, many bug fixes, performance improvements, and small features These are the most important changes, summarized: Versionĭynamic shader-based shadows, nf format changes, improved formspec documentation, many bug fixes

#Minetest multiplayer series

The 0.4.x series was released in July 2012 to address shortcomings in the previous series. The 0.3.x series was released in November 2011. Content DB (games, mods, texture packs).

Supports game additions and modifications written in Lua.

Lots of options to customize the map generation.

8 unique map generators to create different types of worlds.

Give the game an unique appearance with texture packs.

Runs natively on Windows, GNU/Linux, macOS and FreeBSD.

#Minetest multiplayer update

Content DB allows you to download and update community-created games, mods and texture packs within Minetest.Server-side modding for unique gameplay mechanics.Singleplayer mode and multiplayer support for tens of players.Minetest with custom high-res texture pack Features Or you can download one of many community-created games from the Content DB. When you're a bit familiar with the game, you can either jump right into the action by joining a multiplayer server, which host their own games, and Minetest just does the rest for you (no extra installation required). There's also a tutorial (which must be downloaded as a game from the “Content” tab first). The learning curve can be steep for complete newcomers, the Minetest Community Wiki has a “ Getting Started” guide for that. See Category:Minetest games for a list of Free games in Minetest. The community has developed a vast library of mods and games over the years, but some of these games might be noteworthy enough for their own article in this wiki.

Minetest Game does not reflect the whole gaming experience of Minetest. But the main “selling point” of Minetest is the support for various other voxel games and modding. Most of them involve digging and placing blocks, but that isn't the only thing the games include.īy default, Minetest comes with a game called “ Minetest Game”. Most games for Minetest are open-ended sandbox games focusing on creativity.