๐ Bug Fixes & Visual Polish - Oceanology Pro 2.0
We've been listening closely to community feedback, and Oceanology Pro 2.0 will bring meaningful fixes to some of the most frequently reported visual issues.
We've been listening closely to community feedback, and Oceanology Pro 2.0 will bring meaningful fixes to some of the most frequently reported visual issues.
Beyond the headline features (Spectral Waves, Breaking Waves, Wave Forge), Oceanology Pro 2.0 includes dozens of additional improvements across every system. Here's the complete feature roundup.
For years, the #1 feature request from our community has been realistic breaking waves. With Oceanology Pro 2.0, we're delivering a complete Coastal Wave System that simulates the entire lifecycle of waves as they approach and break on your shores.
Oceanology Pro 2.0 introduces a completely overhauled buoyancy system with async physics, river-specific forces, and downstream rotation. Perfect for boats, debris, characters, and any floating objects.
NextGen 2.0 provides an extensive set of debug tools and console variables for troubleshooting, optimization, and visualization. This comprehensive reference covers every command available for mastering your water simulation.
Ready to upgrade? This guide covers everything you need to know about migrating your project from Oceanology Pro 1.2.5 (NextGen, or earlier) to the new Oceanology Pro 2.0.
After months of intensive development, we're thrilled to announce Oceanology Pro 2.0 (formerly NextGen) - the most significant update in the history of our water simulation plugin. This isn't just an update; it's a complete reimagining of what's possible with real-time ocean rendering in Unreal Engine 5.
Oceanology NextGen is being renamed to Oceanology Pro with the 2.0 release. No re-purchase needed โ all existing NextGen customers receive this update for free. Read the full announcement โ
For developers who want to understand the engineering behind Oceanology Pro 2.0, this article explores the GPU data architecture, shader organization, and rendering pipeline changes that make the new features possible.
One of the most challenging aspects of realistic water simulation is handling the boundaries between different water body types. Oceanology Pro 2.0 introduces a sophisticated transition system that makes these boundaries seamless and visually stunning.
Oceanology Pro 2.0 ships with three complete wave systems โ FFT, Gerstner, and Spectral Gerstner โ all usable in the same project. Each wave body can independently select its wave system via the WaveSystemSelector, so you can combine cinematic FFT oceans with performant Gerstner lakes in a single level.