Customize and interact with your own 3D desktop companion! Load any VRM characte - anime or realistic - chat with AI-powered personalities, move and resize them across monitors, and enjoy a unique animated friend right on your screen.
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re releasing in Early Access to gather player feedback and build community while continuing development, community members will be actively helping us improve the application.

This approach helps us create a more polished, user-focused product that benefits both developers and users.

Approximately how long will this software be in Early Access?

“We anticipate that Pal Engine will remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 18 months, depending on the feedback we receive from our community and the complexity of the features we plan to implement. This timeframe allows us to refine existing functionalities, introduce new features, and ensure a polished experience for our users. We are committed to maintaining transparency throughout this process and will provide regular updates on our progress.

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of Pal Engine aims to expand upon its current features by introducing:

- A scriptable behavior system (JSON-based).
- Mood-based facial expression system.
- Optional free movement on desktop during idle mode.
- Voice interaction support.
- Multi-language interface (currently English-only).
- Performance presets (Low, Balanced, Ultra).
- Improved VRM support & compatibility.
- Chat UI improvements: image uploads, copy/export, dark mode.

Please note that while these enhancements are planned, we cannot guarantee their exact implementation or timeline. Development is ongoing, and features may evolve based on user feedback and technical considerations.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Pal Engine is actively evolving with regular updates. The current version includes core features such as VRM avatar integration, AI chat functionality, and customizable UI. Upcoming updates aim to enhance performance, expand VRM support, and introduce new AI models. We are committed to refining the user experience based on community feedback.”

Will this software be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes - we’ll start with a lower Early Access price and increase it gradually as we add meaningful content and polish. This is a fair way to reward early supporters and reflects the growing value of the application.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback from users is key. We’ll gather input through Discord, Contact Forms, Social Media, and quick-feature polls. Every month we’ll review suggestions and share what’s next—making sure the community shapes Pal Engine together.”
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About This Software

🧿 Pal Engine — Your Interactive 3D Desktop Companion

Pal Engine brings a fully animated 3D character to your desktop — floating, interactive, customizable, and optionally AI-powered.
Use built-in avatars or upload your own VRM model (anime-style, realistic, or anything in between). Define their personality, control their behavior, and make them uniquely yours.

🤝 Community-Driven Development

Built with the community, for the community.
Share feedback, suggest features, contribute VRM models, animations, and ideas — help shape the future of Pal Engine together.

🔑 Key Features

Load and personalize VRM characters
Import your own avatar or use one of the built-in Alenia models. Customize name, appearance, traits, and personality.

Drag, resize, and rotate freely across screens
Move your character with the right mouse button, rotate using scroll, and place them on any monitor. Scale them via the tray menu.

Optional AI chat
Each character responds according to its own memory, tone, and chat style.

Mouse passthrough toggle
Prevent the character from blocking your clicks when working or gaming. Easily toggle passthrough from the tray menu.

Independent UI windows
Chat and Settings are fully modular. Drag them anywhere, resize, or close them.

Idle animations and expressive reactions (Work in Progress)
Characters react when idle or during chat sessions, with early-stage animations and planned mood systems coming soon.

🛠️ What’s Coming Next

  • Facial expressions (smile, frown, react with emotion)

  • Snap character to screen borders (sit when docked at bottom, lean when touching sides)

  • Vroid SDK integration for effortless custom model import

  • Desktop assistant utilities like notes, timers, and alarms — built based on your feedback

Your desktop, but with personality!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Pal Engine offers an optional AI chat powered by Google Gemini, letting your 3D desktop companion respond with personalized, real-time conversations. Each character has its own personality and memory, creating unique interactions. Built-in content filters block harmful or copyrighted outputs.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 730 / Radeon VEGA 8
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: A GPU or a CPU with integrated GPU is required for operation. SSD Recommended
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64bit / Windows 11 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-11400 2.6GHz / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon RX550 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics / Radeon VEGA 11
    • Storage: 1000 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: A GPU or a CPU with integrated GPU is required for operation. SSD Recommended
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