July Mega Update Is Live – Master of Realms

Hello everyone!

We know that June was a little quiet, but that’s because we were busy working on something really big behind the scenes. Now, we’re super excited to finally show you what we’ve been building.

This is more than just a regular update. We’ve added new tools, fresh content, amazing sounds, and a whole new look to make it easier for you to build your worlds with more fun than ever.

Master of Realms is Now a Suite of Tools

Until now, Master of Realms has been known as a tile-based mapmaker. But with this update, we’re evolving the project into a full creation suite with multiple tools under one roof. That means more flexibility, more creativity, and more ways to bring your worlds to life. This includes:

• Hex Crafter – Our classic tile-based editor.

• STL Tile Forge (Coming Soon) – For crafting printable tiles in STL format.

• Realm Builder (Coming Soon) – A new mode for freeform, large-scale world design.

  
  

More creation modes are planned as the project grows. This is just the beginning.

New Content & Features

We’ve added some exciting new assets and features to help you build richer, more immersive worlds.

Castles Are Here

Various castle tiles and objects have been added to the core theme toolbox. These include city castle tiles, green ground castle tiles, and water castle tiles. Whether your world needs a peaceful village castle or a mighty stronghold by the water, these new castle tiles are perfect to bring it to life. Just drag, drop, and start building!

Better Organization

We’ve moved Swamp Tiles and Boulder Valleys from the “Man-Made” category to Wild Terrains, where they belong. This small change makes things organized and easier to find. When you're building large maps, it's important to keep everything in order.

Audio Comes to the Realms

For the first time, Master of Realms now includes sound:

• Placement sounds when adding tiles and objects.

• Click and hover sounds in the UI.

• Background ambience to set the mood.

  
  

You can control or mute each sound type under Settings → Audio.

A Whole New Interface

We’ve completely overhauled the user interface for a cleaner, faster, and more intuitive experience.

New Home Screen

Choose your creation mode (Hex Crafter, STL Tile Forge, Realm Builder) right from the home screen. You can also now Download All Available STLs with just one click.

Improved Save Screen

The Steam Workshop upload button has also been added to the Save screen. Now you can jump directly to the Steam Workshop to share creations right from the save screen.

Smart Info Bar

A new bar at the bottom of the screen provides context-aware controls and shortcuts based on the tool you’re using.

Object Manipulation Just Got Smarter

Editing your maps and creations is now smoother than ever with updated manipulation tools. The new Object Manipulator makes it much easier to move, adjust, and edit objects in your scene. With the Rotation and Scale widget, you can simply click and drag the handles to rotate or resize any object exactly how you want.

This gives you more precision and control while working with individual objects. You also have Free Movement, which lets you click and drag objects freely across the surface. This feature makes positioning objects quick and precise, giving you full creative control without snapping restrictions holding you back.

Now, you’ll find two clear modes in the toolbar: one for selecting tiles and another for selecting objects. Previously, it was a common switch, but now this separation helps you stay organized. It ensures you’re only editing what you intend to. Switching between these modes is now quick and makes your workflow smoother.

For larger projects, Group Selection allows you to select and move multiple objects at once. Simply select all objects you want to group and choose the group option. This will enable you to select and move multiple objects at once, saving time and effort. This is perfect for making large-scale changes or organizing multiple elements together.

This update was shaped by your suggestions. Your feedback continues to power every decision we make. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this new version. What do you love the most? Is there anything confusing? Any feedback is appreciated.

Leave a comment, jump into our Discord community, or tag us on social media. Let’s keep building the realms together.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this update marks a significant evolution in the Master of Realms experience. With new tools, improved organization, and enhanced audio features, you can create more immersive worlds than ever before. We encourage you to explore these new features and share your creations with the community. Your creativity is what makes this platform thrive.

— The Master of Realms Team