Introduction to 3D in Godot
Presented by Erin Uptegrove at GodotCon Boston 2026
Intimidated by the move from 2D to 3D in Godot? Learn enough 3D basics to get you started. This workshop will cover:
Prototyping simple environment assets like platforms with StaticBody3Ds and MeshInstance3Ds
Setting up 3D collision
Creating a placeholder player with CharacterBody3D
Making a simple environment with instances of the prototypes
Adding basic lighting, a World Environment & Camera3D
Setting up your player to move in your 3D location using the built-in movement script