Shiba Inu Metaverse Upgrade Reduces GPU Usage by 15-25%

The team behind the Shiba Inu ecosystem has announced a significant upgrade to its metaverse project, SHIB: The Metaverse. The team emphasized that this upgrade is not just hype but a real step forward, stating, “We’re deploying, not dreaming.”

The upgrade focuses on enhancing three core areas within the metaverse: Bark Park, Tech Trench, and Shib Station. These areas have been optimized to reduce lag, fix crashes, and improve load times. The development team conducted a thorough analysis of GPU usage and addressed several issues to achieve this. Over 200 texture files were resized to balance performance and quality, redundant texture maps were merged, shaders were standardized, and smarter mip-streaming was applied. As a result, GPU memory usage was reduced by 15–25%, making the metaverse run smoother even on mid-range or lower-end PCs.

The SHIB team highlighted that users will now experience a cleaner and more stable environment. There will be no more crashes mid-walkthrough or stuttering at spawn points, ensuring smooth and optimized exploration. Load times for the metaverse’s hubs have also been significantly reduced, making it easier and faster to access the SHIB world. Despite these performance improvements, the visual quality remains sharp and vibrant.

Looking ahead, the team has more updates in the pipeline. Currently, SHIB: The Metaverse is accessible via Windows PCs and web browsers like Chrome. A mobile version is under development, along with a fishing mini-game that will eventually be part of a larger in-game economy. The early access version was launched in December 2024, and while there is no set date for the mobile app or fishing game, the project is progressing steadily.

Shiba Inu is aiming to demonstrate that it is more than just a meme coin. With technical updates like this, the project is showcasing its ability to develop real, functional products, particularly in the metaverse space. While it remains to be seen whether these upgrades will attract more users and traction, it is clear that the developers are actively building and improving the platform.