How can I mimic Subsurface Scattering (SSS) in PlayCanvas materials?

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Hi all,

I’m trying to achieve a subsurface scattering (SSS) effect in PlayCanvas for a material that simulates silicone shader.

PlayCanvas’s StandardMaterial does not natively support SSS, but I would like to mimic SSS or achieve a “fake” SSS look.

  • Is there a recommended way to inject SSS-like shading via material shader chunks?
  • Are there any sample projects or best practices for “artist-friendly” SSS in PlayCanvas?

My material so far :

const glossyRedMat = new pc.StandardMaterial();

glossyRedMat.blendType = pc.BLEND_NORMAL;
glossyRedMat.diffuse = new pc.Color(0.9, 0.05, 0.05);   
glossyRedMat.specular = new pc.Color(0.01, 0.01, 0.01); 
glossyRedMat.shininess = 90;                             
glossyRedMat.glossy = 1;
glossyRedMat.metalness = 0.0;                            
glossyRedMat.useMetalness = false;                       

glossyRedMat.update();
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