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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 29/09/2026

Some things were never meant to stay contained. Huge congratulations to our friends at Remedy Entertainment on the release of CONTROL Resonant!

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 28/09/2026

Automation doesn’t have to be hard. Today’s blog is about just a few lines of #Python code. A few lines that can optimize an entire folder of 3D assets using the Simplygon Python API. Less manual #gamedev work. More automation. simplygon.com/blog/d904602...

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How to optimize all 3D models in a folder — Simplygon

In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to use the Simplygon Python API to batch process all 3D models in a folder. In this example, we will reduce the…

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 21/09/2026

Hundreds of units. Huge maps. Zoomable cameras. And, inevitably, someone spends their entire population cap on workers. Our latest #gamedev blog covers Simplygon techniques for optimizing 3D assets in strategy games. simplygon.com/blog/1ffd13c...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 14/09/2026

How do you preserve a cozy art style while cutting memory usage for Switch and mobile? 5 Lives Studios used Simplygon to reduce mesh costs, remove hidden geometry, and scale optimization across a huge library of customizable assets in #cozycaravan. simplygon.com/blog/374e4a8...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 09/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Rebel Wolves on the launch of The Blood of #Dawnwalker! We're honored that Simplygon has contributed to the game's development by helping optimize content, supporting the team in bringing their world to players with maximum quality and performance.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 01/09/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for the #gamescom dev CTO Lunch in Cologne! It was fantastic to bring together CTOs and technical leaders from across the games industry for open conversations, shared experiences, and new connections.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 20/08/2026

We’re excited to co-host the gamescom dev CTO Lunch in Cologne. An invite-only chance to connect with CTOs and dev leaders across the games industry.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 17/08/2026

Tokyo skylines. Mountain roads. Dense forests. Massive vistas. See how Playground Games used Simplygon to help bring Horizon's vision of Japan to life in #forzahorizon6. simplygon.com/posts/f2a10d... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 14/08/2026

We're revving up the engines for #gamescom2026! Curious about automated 3D asset optimization, LOD generation, pipeline automation, or scaling content production? Let's meet and talk about how Simplygon can help streamline your workflow. See you in Cologne!

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 29/07/2026

During our trip to Develop:Brighton, it was great to catch up with our friends at @bigfarmerstudio.bsky.social

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 01/07/2026

We'll be at #DevelopBrighton in July 14–16. If you want to learn more about automated 3D content optimization, we’d be happy to meet you! #DevelopConf

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 25/05/2026

Getting good LODs is only half the job, knowing when to switch is just as important. In our latest blog, we show how to control LOD transitions in #UE5 with Simplygon. simplygon.com/posts/dd1091... #GameDev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 21/05/2026

Forza Horizon 6 sets a new bar for scale and visual richness. Huge congrats to Playground Games on an incredible achievement! Proud that Simplygon helped power the optimization behind the scenes. Now it’s time to hit the road at full speed forza.net/forzahorizon6

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XBOX Game Dev @xboxgamedev.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Looking to optimize your strategy game? Learn how @simplygon.com can help with triangle reduction, visibility culling for top-down cameras, and keeping meshes together at low poly counts. Details: developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 11/05/2026

This blog shows how to generate vertex weights from skinning data and drive reduction using bones - no vertex painting required. simplygon.com/posts/f58715... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 04/05/2026

In this blog, we will look at five different tools for automated vegetation asset optimization. We will go in order from those suitable for closer distances to those to be used when the vegetation is further away. simplygon.com/posts/aba6ae... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 27/04/2026

Ever tried baking materials behind glass? This post breaks down alpha‑blended compute shaders for diffuse, roughness, metallic & normals in Simplygon. simplygon.com/posts/bfd8ce... #gamedev #techart

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 23/04/2026

Level up your character LOD pipeline with Simplygon ⚙️ This post covers 3 advanced techniques: 🔨 Quad reduction 🔨 Modular seams 🔨 Simplified shaders via vertex color casting Read more 👇 simplygon.com/posts/2f2ae2... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 22/04/2026

Simplygon's part remover can be used in a reduction pipeline. It allows you to clean up any small disconnected part from your model. Perfect to use in combination with reduction for LOD generation. simplygon.com/posts/7f497e... #gamedev

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Introduction to Part Remover tool

In this blog post, we will look at how to use the part remover in Simplygon to remove small disconnected parts from a 3D model. We will also look at how to combine part removal with reduction to get b...

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XBOX Game Dev @xboxgamedev.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Need to batch optimize a library of 3D assets? @simplygon.com's Python API lets you process entire folders of models to reduce triangle count while maintaining visual fidelity for real time use. 🌟 Tutorial: developer.microsoft.com/games/articl...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 09/04/2026

How do you ship a visually rich game at 60 FPS with a small team? Learn how Simplygon was used in Compulsion Games’ masterpiece South of Midnight. simplygon.com/posts/915430... #gamedev #unrealengine

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 08/04/2026

Are you developing a racing game? Then these 5 #gamedev tips on how to improve your vehicle optimization pipeline are for you! simplygon.com/posts/3816de...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 30/03/2026

In this blog post, we show how to use Simplygon to optimize a #Unity scene with visibility culling. This allows us to remove geometry that is never visible from the player’s point of view, reducing both overdraw and the number of triangles. simplygon.com/posts/bf1c69... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 25/03/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Pearl Abyss on launching #CrimsonDesert! We are honored that our technology helped to optimize the seamless open world of Pywel. Reclaim power. Reach beyond. crimsondesert.pearlabyss.com

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 20/03/2026

Why introduce new materials when remeshing? In this blog, we show how to bake proxy textures back into the original atlas. This allows you to reuse the same material for your distant proxy models. simplygon.com/posts/453ceb... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 16/03/2026

The Part Remover is a great addition to any reduction pipeline. It removes small, disconnected parts that can otherwise interfere with clean reductions. simplygon.com/posts/7f497e... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 12/03/2026

Optimizing thin, perforated structures (bridges, scaffolding, trusses) breaks traditional reduction due to too many holes and poor connectivity. This post shows how Billboard Cloud Outer Shell impostors preserve silhouette and density. ➜ simplygon.com/posts/a2ea9a... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 10/03/2026

Take your #gamedev character LOD pipeline to the next level with Simplygon 💥 In this post we dive into: 🔨 Quad reduction 🔨 Modular seams 🔨 Simplified shaders via vertex color casting simplygon.com/posts/2f2ae2...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 06/03/2026

Different meshes. Different topology. Same LOD. In this post, we show how to reuse a single proxy model across multiple assets using Simplygon’s Surface Mapper. simplygon.com/posts/10e928... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 02/03/2026

In the latest Simplygon #3dsmax blog, we showcase how to influence geometric quality and UV scaling in a combined quad‑reduction and material‑merging pipeline. This allows your artists to guide the optimization using vertex colors. simplygon.com/posts/ae19d9... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 23/02/2026

If you’ve ever clipped out of bounds in a game, you know it’s not uncommon for the backsides of objects to be missing. This is a common #gamedev optimization technique. Here’s how to do it in #Unity using the Simplygon plugin: youtu.be/GXa_WDMJSw4

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Getting started with Visibility culling in Unity

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 19/02/2026

Next month we will visit #GDC2026 and showcase the latest tech we been working on for automated 3d content optimization. If you are interested in seeing how this can help your #gamedev project, reach out to book at meeting.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 13/02/2026

Can you spot the difference of 156k triangles and 62 triangles? In this #gamedev blog we look at how to use Billboard clouds in combination with compute casters. Especially useful if you have custom shaders with alpha clipping. simplygon.com/posts/91f895...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 09/02/2026

Mobile games often rely on a free-to-play model where monetization comes from microtransactions. 👉Asset creation cost is directly correlated to how profitable the video game is. 👍How to reduce the cost of mobile art optimization simplygon.com/posts/9bdd27... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 05/02/2026

Vegetation optimization is a tricky #gamedev topic. Here is how to tackle it in #unity3d with a combination of triangle reduction and billboard clouds. youtu.be/MNR-fmlLYh4

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Vegetation optimization with reduction and billboard clouds in Unity

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 02/02/2026

Why does a 30% triangle reduction look great on one asset… and completely destroy another? Because triangle ratio doesn’t understand introduced error. Use On Screen Size or Max deviation instead 👇 simplygon.com/posts/b83478... #gamedev #techart

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 27/01/2026

🌿 Vegetation is everywhere in modern games — but it’s also one of the hardest things to optimize. Dense foliage, complex alpha cards, hundreds thousands of verts… without the right tools, it quickly becomes a performance bottleneck. developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 08/01/2026

We will be at #PGCLondon! If you want to discuss how automated 3D content optimization can improve your game development pipeline get in contact. #PGConnects

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 19/12/2025

May your holidays be fully baked, your assets perfectly LODed, and your new year ship at a solid framerate! God Jul from the Simplygon team!

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XBOX Game Dev @xboxgamedev.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

High-quality Level of Detail (LOD) models for vehicles can make or break the performance and visual fidelity in racing games. 🏎️💨 Want to hit top speed? Check out our latest blog for (5) expert tips using @simplygon.com : msft.it/63326tc40o

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How to Create AAA Quality Vehicle LODs for Racing Games with Simplygon

Five expert tips for optimizing high-quality Level of Detail (LOD) models for vehicles using Simplygon.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 08/12/2025

Today, we’ll look at how to add additional texture channels to a Simplygon scene. This is useful if your game uses extra material channels beyond what is supported by standard file formats. simplygon.com/posts/1c9203... #gamedev

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 01/12/2025

Vegetation optimization can be a tricky #gamedev area. Here is how to tackle it in #unity3d with a combination of triangle reduction and billboard clouds. youtu.be/MNR-fmlLYh4

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 28/11/2025

Today we will look at taking your character LOD pipeline to the next level! 🗿 Keep topology with quad reduction 🧩 Reduce modular characters with modular seams 🫟 Simplified shaders for distant LODs with vertex color casters developer.microsoft.com/en-us/games/... #gamedev

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3 Advanced Simplygon Tools to Improve Your Automated Character LOD Pipeline

An automated LOD pipeline can save time and ensure consistency. Here’s how to use Simplygon to take yours to the next level.

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 26/11/2025

Congratulations to Ubisoft Mainz on launching Anno 117: Pax Romana! 🏛️ A stunning city builder optimized with Simplygon technology. Start shaping your legacy as Governor today. www.anno-union.com/games/anno-1...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 25/11/2025

#gtmfjp2025 で素晴らしい時間を過ごせました。ブースや講演にお越しいただいた皆さま、本当にありがとうございました！

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 24/11/2025

Today's #gamedev topic is handling alpha clipping when using Compute Casters. Perfect for creating proxy models for vegetation or fences. simplygon.com/posts/91f895...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 17/11/2025

Characters can be tricky to optimize and require different tools for different situations: 🔨 Triangle reduction 🪛 Vertex weights ⛏️ Bone reduction 🖌️ Material merging In this #gamedev blog, we give an overview of when to apply them: simplygon.com/posts/912bdf...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 11/11/2025

When deciding on LOD transitions, it's crucial to view the asset in context, especially animation. Does animation make LOD transitions easier or harder to spot? Find out in our latest #gamedev blog: simplygon.com/posts/11f004...

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 07/11/2025

We are packing our bags for #migs25. What should we definitely not forget to bring along?

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Simplygon Studios @simplygon.com · 06/11/2025

The reviews are in, and Outer Worlds 2 looks fabulous! Amazing work @obsidian.net ! Before launch, our developer team took a trip to Arcadia and helped optimize the new frontier with Simplygon technology. The universe needs a hero, but you’ll have to do. outerworlds2.obsidian.net

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