Team Dakota's sandbox Project Spark will get its biggest overhaul yet with a major update as it transitions to a free and open platform on October 5.

The maximum terrain limit in creations has been doubled (on top of Massive World Builder)



The maximum prop limit in creations has been increased by 500 (on top of Massive World Builder)



200+ new assets will be added in game, including a dragon, goblin warlord, bog biome and a set of new primitive building blocks



Each creator will now have a total of 100 Upload Slots for their creations



UGC ranking will be based on downloads and favorites, instead of upvote/downvote ratings



The Project Spark Marketplace has been removed



The Project Spark Tour and Treasure Trove have been removed



Achievements have been revamped for players and creators

Project Spark will drop microtransactions as it moves from a free-to-play model to a fully free platform, unlocking all paid downloadable content.According to a forum post by the developer, players who previously purchased DLC or bought the the retail disc edition on or after July 28, 2015 are entitled to Microsoft Store credit. This also applies to remaining in-game tokens. The credits will be awarded automatically to players roughly 30-60 days after October’s update.Microsoft will stop producing DLC and future feature development to encourage players to generate more content. Official development on Conker's Big Reunion , the episodic series created in the Project Spark engine, will also cease.Project Spark’s title update will hit on October 5 and will include the following features:Project Spark officially launched last October with IGN’s review stating that it’s “rich with possibility, primed for your creativity, and capable of bringing your imagination to life.” It currently offers between 300 and 400 user generated games uploaded to platform, including a parody of horror teaser P.T. Before you dive into the sandbox, be sure to check out IGN’s extensive Project Spark Wiki for tips and guides.

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