Garry’s Mod 2: The Evolution of Creativity

Welcome to the World of S&box: A Revolutionary Game Development Platform

Discover the future of game development with S&box, an innovative open-source platform created using a customized Source 2 engine. Scheduled for release on April 28th, this groundbreaking project is the brainchild of Garry Newman, the mastermind behind the iconic Garry’s Mod. Newman and his team at Facepunch Studios, renowned for their work on Rust, have been diligently crafting a spiritual successor to Garry’s Mod since 2015.

S&box promises to be a comprehensive tool for game creators, boasting features such as visual scripting, open-world terrain creation, and shader development. While the platform also supports VR, the developers are constantly striving for perfection. The most recent exciting development is Facepunch’s partnership with Valve, enabling users to export their S&box creations as standalone Steam games without any additional fees.

“We have finalized a new licensing agreement with Valve, allowing users to export games from the S&box editor and release them as independent titles on Steam without any financial obligations to Facepunch,” Newman announced on the project’s blog. This achievement signifies a major milestone in the platform’s evolution, offering creators unprecedented freedom and flexibility.

Although there are still some final steps to complete on Facepunch’s end, including establishing a licensing framework for game developers, the collaboration with Valve marks a significant leap forward. Newman reassures the community that they are committed to ensuring a seamless and legitimate process before the official launch.

As the project progresses, selected individuals will have the opportunity to pilot the platform, with “My Summer Cottage” poised to be one of the first showcased games. This intriguing title appears to be a house-themed counterpart to the popular “My Summer Car,” offering players a unique Finnish life simulation experience complete with fishing, hunting, sauna visits, and other engaging activities.

“MY SUMMER COTTAGE is powered by the s&box engine, a cutting-edge game development tool based on Source 2,” affirm the developers Small Fish on their Steam page. With the official confirmation of the engine’s usage, players can expect a seamless and immersive gaming experience unlike any other.

For more insights into the S&box development roadmap and upcoming projects like “My Summer Cottage,” visit the official Steam page. With its strong ties to Garry’s Mod and the convenience of publishing on Steam, S&box is poised to capture the hearts of gaming enthusiasts worldwide. Dive into the world of S&box today and witness the future of game creation unfold before your eyes.