Work in progress. These docs are new and are likely missing a lot of info. If you notice something wrong or missing, open an issue. PRs are welcome as well.

Overview

How to build the engine from source and get started making your first Hyperion game

Grassy hills, pine trees and distant mountains at dusk, rendered in Hyperion

Where to start

To try the editor, download a prebuilt build for Windows, macOS or Linux.

Get started covers getting the code, building the engine, and the basic terms.

Sections

  • Get startedGetting the code, building the engine, and the basics.
  • EditorUsing the Hyperion Engine editor on Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Scene managementThe scene management layer of Hyperion
  • ScriptingGameplay scripts in Strata or C#, and exposing C++ to them.
  • Rendering & lightingMaterials, lights, baked lighting, GI, shaders and post-processing.
  • PhysicsRigid bodies and character controllers, using Jolt.
  • MultiplayerDedicated servers, replication and prediction.
  • PlatformsSupported platforms, packaging and platform notes.
  • ContributingContributing to Hyperion

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