I would like to share a serious proposal for the future of IMVU — a modern rebuild or premium version of the platform in Unreal Engine 5.
IMVU already has a strong community, but I truly believe the platform could become something much bigger, more immersive, and more attractive for both old and new users if it was visually and technically refreshed. A version built with UE5 could transform the experience into something far more realistic, modern, and emotionally engaging. It would not just be an update — it would be a major evolution of the IMVU brand.
Such a project could include:
more realistic avatars and animations,
modern 3D rooms and social spaces,
a premium shop experience,
improved fashion, furniture, and creator tools,
a stronger mobile/desktop visual identity,
and a world that feels truly alive and next-generation.
I also believe this would be especially exciting for many Polish players and creators, as well as the wider international community. A major visual and technical upgrade like this would make many users feel proud to be part of IMVU and could attract a completely new generation of players.
This kind of change would show that IMVU is not only keeping up with modern standards, but leading the way in social virtual worlds. If done carefully, it could preserve the heart of IMVU while giving it a bold, premium, and realistic future.
I have to disagree with this idea 100% and here are my reasons.
I think one of the greatest things that IMVU has going for it in its current state is that it can run on virtually any kind of machine. It's very PC friendly. UE5 is not a very PC friendly engine on lower end makes and models and what was once a easily accessible platform now almost requires a user to get a gaming machine to have that same experience.
Then for the creators. With the current catalog vs. UE5 catalog. It's not a friendly experience if creators have to learn a whole new style to compete with the current market. It would be like hand drawn vs computer generated graphics. That doesn't sound very friendly to the users or the creators.
With IMVU working on their mobile platform. Sure UE5 can work on a mobile device. If that device is higher end or a user must have a way to strip off features so their phone can use the platform. This is where things like Unity are a much better choice.
I don't think that going with realistic graphics is going to attract a new generation of users. At the end of the day, a user is going to come and stay because of the overall experience, not if their avatar looks photorealistic.
Hello IMVU Team,
I would like to share a serious proposal for the future of IMVU — a modern rebuild or premium version of the platform in Unreal Engine 5.
IMVU already has a strong community, but I truly believe the platform could become something much bigger, more immersive, and more attractive for both old and new users if it was visually and technically refreshed. A version built with UE5 could transform the experience into something far more realistic, modern, and emotionally engaging. It would not just be an update — it would be a major evolution of the IMVU brand.
Such a project could include:
more realistic avatars and animations,
modern 3D rooms and social spaces,
a premium shop experience,
improved fashion, furniture, and creator tools,
a stronger mobile/desktop visual identity,
and a world that feels truly alive and next-generation.
I also believe this would be especially exciting for many Polish players and creators, as well as the wider international community. A major visual and technical upgrade like this would make many users feel proud to be part of IMVU and could attract a completely new generation of players.
This kind of change would show that IMVU is not only keeping up with modern standards, but leading the way in social virtual worlds. If done carefully, it could preserve the heart of IMVU while giving it a bold, premium, and realistic future.
Thank you for considering this idea.
Best regards,
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Sarirea posted 1 day ago
I have to disagree with this idea 100% and here are my reasons.
I think one of the greatest things that IMVU has going for it in its current state is that it can run on virtually any kind of machine. It's very PC friendly. UE5 is not a very PC friendly engine on lower end makes and models and what was once a easily accessible platform now almost requires a user to get a gaming machine to have that same experience.
Then for the creators. With the current catalog vs. UE5 catalog. It's not a friendly experience if creators have to learn a whole new style to compete with the current market. It would be like hand drawn vs computer generated graphics. That doesn't sound very friendly to the users or the creators.
With IMVU working on their mobile platform. Sure UE5 can work on a mobile device. If that device is higher end or a user must have a way to strip off features so their phone can use the platform. This is where things like Unity are a much better choice.
I don't think that going with realistic graphics is going to attract a new generation of users. At the end of the day, a user is going to come and stay because of the overall experience, not if their avatar looks photorealistic.
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Kuvi posted 1 day ago
Not a good idea
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Petrazzenka posted 2 days ago
Why would anyone whom already owns an AP give it up just to pay a monthly subscription fee of $ 9.99 for an AP membership?
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