IK System Overhaul in V2.0 – Modular, Extensible, and Future-Ready

Version 2.0 of the Modular Third-Person Framework introduces a major upgrade to the Inverse Kinematics (IK) system. Previously limited by a base-class inheritance model, the new architecture is now interface-driven, unlocking extensibility for humanoid and non-humanoid characters alike — with clean, modular code that’s easy to extend.  

🔄 From Base Class to InterfaceV1.1: IK systems inherited from a shared BaseIKSystem.

V2.0: Inheritance removed — both PlayerFootIKSystem and PlayerHandIKSystem now implement the new IIKSystem interface directly. 

• No unnecessary base logic
• Cleaner, lighter code structure
• Future IK systems (arms, tails, tentacles, mechanical rigs) can implement the same interface

 Want to add IK to animals, robots, or props? This system makes it easy. 

🧩 Unified Contract for IK The IIKSystem interface defines essential IK behaviors: 

• Enable/Disable IK – Full runtime control
• ResetAllIK – Cleanly reset targets
• Update Methods – Consistent hooks for per-frame or per-pass updates

 Need predictable IK behavior across systems? This interface keeps it consistent. 

🚀 Benefits for Buyers 

• Extensibility: Add new IK systems without touching core logic
• Modularity: Each IK system is self-contained and reusable
• Consistency: Hand and foot IK follow the same rules
• Future-Proofing: Decoupled design avoids bottlenecks as your project grows

 Want to build scalable IK systems for any character type? This upgrade gives you the freedom. 

🧠 Architecture Overview 

• Interface: IIKSystem – universal IK contract
• Systems:
  • PlayerFootIKSystem – foot placement and slope adaptation
  • PlayerHandIKSystem – hand alignment for interactions
• Removed: BaseIKSystem (still available as a helper script)

✅ Quick Setup Checklist 

• Attach Foot IK and/or Hand IK components to your player
• Configure targets and weights in the Inspector
• (Optional) Create your own IK script that implements IIKSystem
• Test in runtime — adjust placements, smoothing, or constraints

🎞️ Notes on Animations The IK System is code-only. Developers should: 

• Supply animations with clean bone transforms
• Use Animator IK Pass to blend IK logic naturally
• Sync IK enabling/disabling with state transitions

🧩 Final Notes With the shift from inheritance to interfaces, the IK System in V2.0 is no longer restricted to humanoid-only use. It’s now a modular, extensible, and future-ready solution for any project that demands natural, procedural movement. Want IK that adapts to your game’s needs — not the other way around? This system gives you full control.

👉 Get the Modular Third-Person Framework on the Unity Asset Store: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/templates/systems/versatile-third-person-controller-system-281833
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