Subsystems provide and extend engine functionality that might not be needed all the time.
A subsystem can provide an API to be implemented by other subsystems (API subsystem). Such an API subsystem does not provide any functionality on its own.
Typical examples for subsystems are:
- platform integration (e.g., Discord)
- native libraries usage
- network activity
⚠️ Subsystems should not extend or provide gameplay features! Use Modules instead.It is planned to allow combinations of modules with subsystems for new functionality in the future.
| Module | Subsystem | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot | at game start | at game launch |
| Sandbox | Yes | No |
| Installing | Yes, in-game download from server or repository | No, with facade or engine only |
| Dependencies | only another Modules | any, except Modules |
| Build Script | engine-driven | free-style |