Single Player vs Multiplayer

mtion lets you choose between two modes for your published Experiences—Single Player or Multiplayer—with just a flip of a switch.

When to Use Each Mode

• Single Player Ideal for linear, solo-driven content:

  • Visual novels and branching storylines

  • Interactive films or guided tours

  • Puzzle rooms, escape games, or timed challenges

• Multiplayer Perfect for shared, community-driven worlds:

  • MMOs and social hangouts

  • Co-op puzzles or team-based mini-games

  • Live events, buildathons, or virtual meetups

Configuring Your Mode

1. Locate the Spawn Point Beacon

   • Open the Asset Browser and expand the Node Graph category.

   • Drag one or more Spawn Point assets into your world—these act as player spawn points.

   
2. Set the Mode in the Inspector

   • Select a Beacon in your scene.

   • Under Multiplayer Settings, toggle Multiplayer Avatars on or off:

     • Off: The Experience runs in Single Player mode.

     • On: The Experience becomes Multiplayer—no manual server setup required.

     
3. Manage Spawn Order

   • If you have multiple Beacons, set them up on the node graph to control which point players appear at first.

With mtion’s built-in First Person Beacon, switching between Single Player and Multiplayer is as simple as toggling a checkbox—keeping the focus on your creativity, not your network infrastructure.

First- vs Third-Person in Single Player Mode

By default, Single Player uses a first-person camera tied to the Beacon. To offer a third-person perspective:

1. Add an Avatar

   • Drag any avatar asset from the Asset Browser into your world.

2. Start Player Control

   • Switch to the Interactions tab.

   • Open the newly added avatar’s context menu and select Start Player Control.

   • Drag the Start Player Control node onto the graph.

3. Trigger the Perspective Switch

   • On Start: Connect an On Start Event node to Start Player Control so players begin in third person.

   • On Demand: Link Start Player Control to any trigger (e.g., a button press or zone entry) for context-based switches.

With the First Person Beacon and Start Player Control node, you can seamlessly toggle between first- and third-person views in Single Player—while Multiplayer remains purely first-person for all participants.