Footage of Firefly Online's 3D environmental engine was shown at NYCC

Last night at New York Comic Con, the Firefly Online team shared a video that showcased the 3D environmental engine of the game. It was stressed that the footage used was a live recording and not cinematic.

What you're seeing in this video is not a cinematic. It is a live recording of the Firefly Online 3D Environment Engine at work, which creates the encounter maps for the game.

This brief "walkthrough" of a procedurally-generated derelict ship should give a sense for the level of detail Firefly Online will offer in both encounter maps and player avatars.

The game will have many kinds of encounters for players to enjoy, from desert wildernesses to floating cities to giant automated ships you can freely explore. When it comes to derelicts, you never know what might have gotten to that tasty bit of salvage before you, and what might still be there, waiting for you to drop by.

Read more about the latest reveal over on the official site.

Ann "Cyliena" Hosler, Managing Editor