Planned Release Date: November 2026

About This Software

N2 Bevy Editor is an editor for making 2D and 3D games with Bevy. You can build scenes, put together gameplay with visual tools, try things out, and export a Windows game. You can also add Rust code and compatible Bevy plugins when the visual tools do not cover what you need.

It is still in Alpha. The main tools are there, but there are bugs, rough edges, and unfinished workflows. It is best approached as a tool for learning, trying ideas, and building small projects while development continues. If you already use Bevy, it gives you another way to work with its entities, components, and systems. If you are just getting started, the included examples give you projects to open and change.

Put a project together

Arrange objects in 2D and 3D scenes, change their components in the Inspector, and reuse them with prefabs and variants. Work with models, materials, animation, particles, audio, and UI in the same project.

Give it some gameplay

Connect operations in visual Systems, Functions, Conditions, and Observers to put your game logic together. Define your own data, find entities and components, and respond to input and messages. You can also choose which systems run and in what order through Applications and Schedules.

Try it out

Press Play to run your project. Inspect entities and their data while it runs, check diagnostics, and make supported changes live. Some edits need a rebuild or restart, so live editing does not cover every change yet.

Export your game

Create Development builds for testing and Shipping builds to share or sell. Standalone Windows exports run without the editor. For visual-only projects using the included prebuilt runtime, you do not need to install Rust or Microsoft C++ build tools separately. Adding native Rust code or using ahead-of-time compilation requires the Microsoft build tools listed below.

Features in the current Alpha

• 2D and 3D scene editing, entity/component inspection, prefabs, and variants.
  
• Visual gameplay programming with Systems, Functions, Conditions, and Observers.
  
• Custom data, Applications, Worlds, and Schedules.
  
• Models, materials, animation clips, pose graphs, controllers, and retargeting tools.
  
• Camera2d, sprites, Mesh2d, texture atlases, and native 2D material authoring.
  
• Particle effects, physics/collision, navigation, input actions, and spatial audio.
  
• UI editing with layouts, bindings, and events.
  
• Play, supported live editing, runtime inspection, and build diagnostics.
  
• Standalone Windows Development and Shipping exports.
  
• Native Rust extensions and compatible Bevy plugin integration.
  
• Starter 3D, First Steps, Content Examples, Arena, and built-in documentation.

Alpha limitations

Expect bugs and changes as development continues. Keep backups or use source control, and try the current build on a small project before relying on it for production work.

• The editor and supported standalone distribution target Windows 10/11, 64-bit. The interface is English.
  
• Older, pre-alpha projects may not open. Keep a copy before updating.
  
• Live updates apply to supported changes; some changes require a rebuild or restart.
  
• Native Rust and ahead-of-time compilation require Microsoft Visual Studio Build Tools with Desktop development with C++ and a Windows SDK.
  
• Exported executables are unsigned unless you configure signing.
  
• Networking examples include local simulation and a limited single-peer UDP provider. There is no complete online multiplayer service included.
  
• Remote deployment, collaborative editing, and non-Windows exports are not supported in this Alpha.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use N2 Bevy Editor for commercial projects?

Yes. You can sell the games you make. There are no N2 royalties or revenue limits. You still need the right licenses for any third-party assets or code you include.

Who owns my projects and exported games?

Your original project source and content stay yours. Using N2 does not transfer ownership to Polysiens. Bevy, the N2 runtime, and other included components keep their own owners and licenses.

Do my games need N2 branding or credits?

No N2 splash screen, logo, or credit is required. Some third-party libraries and assets do require notices or credits, so keep those where their licenses require them.

Do players need to buy or install the editor?

No. Give players the executable and the other files included in your export. They do not need the editor. Your game's hardware requirements will depend on what you build.

Do I need to install Rust?

Not for visual-only projects using the included prebuilt runtime. Native Rust code and ahead-of-time builds use N2's bundled Rust toolchain, but you will need the Microsoft build tools described above.

How is the editor licensed?

The editor comes with an End User License Agreement. Your purchase lets you make and export commercial projects under the terms above. Included open-source code and third-party assets have their own licenses.

Where can I get help or report an issue?

Start with the built-in Help and examples. For a bug or suggestion, use Help > Report a Problem or Help > Make a Suggestion, or the support contact on Steam. The editor version and steps to reproduce a problem help a lot.

Does the editor automatically upload my projects or collect telemetry?

No. The editor sends feedback only when you choose to send it. You can see the message, optional reply address, and any files or diagnostics you have selected before sending.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

AI tools were used during development of N2 Bevy Editor to help write code, documentation, and store-page text.