Dev:Ref/Release Notes/2.70/Game Development

Blender 2.70: Game Development

PSD files

Photoshop PSD files can now be loaded in Blender. Files must be saved with the Maximum Compatibility option, and Blender will read a flattened version of the image where all layers are composited together. (r60621)

Supported:

• 8bit images (with or without alpha)
• 16bits images (alpha discarded)
• Photoshop files saved with 'Maximum Compatibility'

Limitations:

• Packed images are not supported
• Saving PSD files is not supported

View Navigation

Navigation system revamped with a new walk mode, similar to first person navigation systems available in 3d games.

Read more about this mode in our manual page Walk mode

Level of Detail

A discrete level of detail system with viewport preview has been added to the Game Engine.

Documentation for this new feature can be found here