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Preface: Undiscovered World
Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, see the power of machine learning agents creating a planet in real-time, directly on your GPU.
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Languages:
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English ✔

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“In order to finish our product we need feedback from our users. Because it is packed with newly developed technology, we need data generated while users explore the planet for further development.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“This product will stay in Early Access until it is ready. We expect it to take at least 1 year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan for the full version of Preface to build upon its mission to showcase Melba's capabilities for planet-scale environments and seamless exploration.

Here’s what we're planning to add in the final release:
  • More Biomes: We plan to introduce a broader range of biomes, allowing users to explore and immerse themselves in diverse landscapes.
  • User Agency: In alignment with Preface's guiding principle that features serve the technology, we plan on adding interactive elements that highlight Melba's capabilities. Based on community feedback, we plan to add features that give users greater control over the world, making exploration more impactful and engaging.
  • Performance and Stability: We plan to use data gathered during Early Access to drive performance optimizations and stability improvements for a smoother experience.
  • Online Features: We plan to introduce online capabilities, expanding exploration and interaction possibilities with asynchronous multiplayer elements, allowing users to share experiences in Preface's world.
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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The product in it's current state is quite basic.
For full information about the features, please go to "About this game" section of the store page.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price may increase once Preface leaves EA.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Community is everything to us. We won't be able to make this product without you. Join our Discord, share your thoughts and feelings, learn from us and with us about the newest tech and how it's applied in games. We're eager to hear from every one of you.”
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About This Game

Preface: Undiscovered World - A Tech Demo from PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions

Explore a World in the Making

Preface is an immersive tech demo showcasing Melba, PLAYERUNKNOWN Productions' groundbreaking technology generating an Earth-scale world. In this project still in development, witness the power of Machine Learning agents creating a dynamic planet in real-time, all processed directly on your GPU - no cloud required.

A Development Journey

Join us on a journey into the future of world-building. Preface gives you the unique opportunity to explore an Earth-scale world spanning 510 million km² (200 million square miles). This is not just tech demo; it’s a glimpse into the future of world generation. As we continue to build and refine Melba, your experiences and feedback will play a crucial role shaping our journey.


Your Feedback, Our Path Forward

We believe in community-driven development. That's why we invite you to join us on Discord, where you can engage directly with our dev team, share ideas, provide feedback, and stay up to date on the latest updates. Your input will play a vital role in shaping Melba and the future of our technology.


Constant Updates, Evolving World

Please note, Preface is a tech demo - not a finished product. We’re in an ongoing development phase, so check back regularly to see new features, enhancements, and expansions as we continue to push the boundaries of ML-driven world generation. Together, we’ll explore new digital frontiers.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Terrain textures, elevations and biomes in game are ML generated. Most of the work on the terrain also uses machine learning techniques both offline (pre rendered) and at runtime.

We train our own models with our own sourced data, and it is rigorously vetted for legal concerns.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: windows 10
    • Processor: 6-core/12-thread CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel i5 10500
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GPU with Sampler Feedback and Mesh Shaders - AMD RX 6600 / NVIDIA RTX 2060
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: windows 10
    • Processor: 8-core/16-thread CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel i7 10700F
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GPU with 8GB VRAM - AMD RX 6800 XT / NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
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