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- Review score60% positive
- Total reviews96
- Release dateMay 23, 2025
- DeveloperFurkan Tokkan
- PublisherFurkan Tokkan
Genres: Casual, Indie, Design & Illustration, Utilities
Company pages: Developer: Furkan TokkanPublisher: Furkan Tokkan
Desktop Engine Steam news
Desktop Engine news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.
Latest Steam announcements
- Major Update - 15 July 2026
CREATE. RIG. ANIMATE. A major Desktop Engine update is here! This update expands the characters you can bring to life, introduces a built-in humanoid rigging workflow, and gets you into Desktop Engine faster than before. MESHY MODEL SUPPORT Desktop Engine now offers improved support for character models created with Meshy. Import your Meshy characters with improved model and skeleton detection, then bring them directly into your Desktop Engine animation workflow. Improved compatibility with Meshy character models Better automatic model and skeleton detection A smoother workflow from import to animation BUILT-IN HUMANOID RIGGING Models without a ready-to-use skeleton can now be rigged directly inside Desktop Engine. Use visual markers to define the character's body, choose an A-pose or T-pose, review the detected bone map, and generate a humanoid rig. Once the rig is ready, you can conti…
- BIG UPDATE 2.0 - 13 May 2026
BIG UPDATE 2.0 is now available!This major update brings new characters, a redesigned launcher experience, better visual controls, improved performance, and more customization options.Main changes:• Outfit changingYou can now change character outfits directly from the launcher.• 2 new charactersTwo new characters have been added to Desktop Engine.• Responsive launcherThe launcher now adapts better to different screen sizes and resolutions, making it easier to use on more setups.• One-click model setupModels can now be prepared much faster with a new one-click setup option.• Resolution controlYou can now change the resolution directly from the launcher.• New shader systemA new shader has been added to improve the visual quality of models.• FPS controlNew FPS options have been added, giving users more control over performance.• Anti-aliasing controlAnti-aliasing settings can now be change…
- Bug Fix - 3 October 2025
VRM import issues fixed Workshop Inspector white image bug fixed Animation selection bug fixed
- Bug Fix - 17 July 2025
Bug Fixes: Better looking FBX models Blender to vrm bug solutions
- Hotfix - 8 July 2025
Save issues has fixed A pose avatar arm bug has fixed
- NEW COMMUNITY GUIDE: How to Properly Rig Any Character - 1 July 2025
📖 What's Covered:Identifying bone mapping problemsUsing Mixamo's free auto-rigging serviceConverting GLB/GLTF/VRM files for compatibilityComplete re-import workflow with perfect results🎯 Perfect For:VRChat model imports with failed auto-findCharacters with broken or non-standard bone namingUsers getting "missing humanoid bones" errors⚡ Key Benefits:No advanced rigging skills neededWorks with any humanoid character10-minute solution to complex problemsDetailed screenshots for every stepThis guide transforms problematic character imports into fully functional Desktop Engine avatars using proven techniques.👉 Read the full guide here:
- FBX Support - 1 July 2025
Some bugs fixed and fbx support added
- New Character - 25 June 2025
A new character has joined us! Meet Shinano, our latest desktop companion. Shinano is now available and ready to keep you company on your desktop. Welcome Shinano to the family!
- Regular Update - 17 June 2025
Regular Update New Features:Added FPS limiter dropdown menu for better performance controlImplemented brightness adjustment slider for improved visual customizationBug Fixes & Improvements:Fixed various animation-related bugs and glitchesGeneral animation performance optimizations and updatesStability improvementsNotes:Players can now easily adjust FPS limits through the new dropdown menu in settingsBrightness can be fine-tuned using the new slider control for optimal viewing experience
- New Guide & Video: Importing Humanoid VRM Files into Desktop Engine! - 28 May 2025
📢 New Guide & Video: Importing Humanoid VRM Files into Desktop Engine! Hey everyone! 👋 I've just released a comprehensive Steam guide and an English tutorial video on how to effortlessly import your humanoid VRM characters into Desktop Engine. Whether you're a streamer, gamer, or just want to personalize your desktop, this guide will walk you through: Importing VRM files directly from tools like VRoid Studio Adjusting character orientation and size Configuring avatar types and bone assignments Setting up animations and physics Publishing and accessing your models 📖 Read the full Steam guide: Steam Guide Link Feel free to check them out and let me know if you have any questions or feedback. Let's bring our desktops to life! 🚀
- Hotfix - 27 May 2025
Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements Implemented micro-optimizations to enhance VRM file loading speed. These adjustments reduce load times and improve overall performance when handling VRM
- Desktop Engine - Launched: Reimagine Your Desktop! - 23 May 2025
Hello everyone, We are thrilled to announce that Desktop Engine is launching today on Steam! We've poured our hearts into creating a truly unique application that transforms your static desktop into a vibrant, interactive, and fully customizable space. What is Desktop Engine? Desktop Engine is an innovative software that brings 2D and 3D characters, chat boxes, avatar systems, and more directly to your desktop. Whether you're a streamer looking to liven up your broadcasts, a gamer wanting immersive animated scenes in the background while playing, or simply someone who loves personalizing their workspace; Desktop Engine offers an unparalleled, lively, and completely controllable experience. Bring your characters to life with viewer interactions during your streams, create captivating animated scenes in the background while gaming, or simply build your own unique world right on your deskt…
Patch notes and updates
| S.no | Release date | Patch name | GID number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 October 2025 | Bug Fix | 1811772772499826 |
| 2 | 17 July 2025 | Bug Fix | 1805431065349226 |
| 3 | 8 July 2025 | Hotfix | 1803527891884371 |
| 4 | 1 July 2025 | FBX Support | 1803527891656338 |
| 5 | 27 May 2025 | Hotfix | 1800357164552568 |
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