Features
Sphene was forked from Mare Synchronos in August 2025 after the original author stopped development.
This document highlights Sphene's new features and improvements, along with the core Mare features that form the foundation.
Sphene New Features
These are the major new features and improvements added by the Sphene team:
Privacy & Control
- Incognito Mode - Hide your character data while staying connected (excludes group members)
- Pair Requests UI - Dedicated UI for managing individual pair requests
Location-Based Syncing
- Area-Bound Syncshells - Automatically join syncshells based on location
- City Syncshells - Auto-join syncshells in major cities
- Housing Integration - Precise housing plot survey and interior mapping
Reliability & Performance
- Acknowledgment System - Verify data was received and applied correctly
- Active Mismatch Tracker - Track mod mismatches and improve sync reliability
UI & Customization
- Theme System - Customize colors, icons, and visual effects
- Icon Customization - Per-event icon effects and badge notifications
- Sound System - Customizable notification sounds
- Icon Drag Operation - Visual feedback for icon positioning
- Hide Icon in GPose - Option to hide Sphene icon during GPose
Penumbra Integration
- Mod Sharing - Share Penumbra mods directly with other players
- Global Disable Redraws - Option to globally disable Penumbra redraws
Data Transfer
- CDN Support - Use CDN for faster file downloads
- Fallback Downloads - Automatic fallback if primary download fails
Plugin Integrations
- BypassEmote Integration - Fast emote synchronization
ShrinkU Integration
- One-Click Texture Conversion - Quick texture optimization with one click
- Mod Exclusion - Exclude mods from conversion
- Backup Before Conversion - Automatic backup before texture conversion
Advanced Features
- Transient Disconnect Grace Period - Grace period for transient disconnections
Mare Core Features
These are the original Mare Synchronos features that Sphene builds upon and maintains:
- Penumbra Synchronization - Share Penumbra mods and collections
- MCDO (Multi-Character Data Overlay) - View character data for multiple players
- GPose Together - Coordinate GPose sessions with other players
- Performance Monitoring - Track sync performance and identify bottlenecks
Next Steps
- Configuration - Configure Sphene to your needs
- Installation - Install Sphene