Katmai is a visually stunning platform.
A real 3D office, built for presence, immersion, and the feeling of actually being together - from anywhere.

But none of that matters if people can’t use it easily.

This has been one of the core tensions of building Katmai: How do we create a platform that feels futuristic, but is usable by everyone - even the people who “don’t do new tools”?

The reality is simple.
A team is only as strong as its least digital-native member.
If the platform isn’t obvious, nobody adopts it.
If it isn’t intuitive, the magic never shows up.
If it isn’t practical, nobody cares how innovative it is.

So we’ve been building Katmai around a very specific philosophy:

Make the extraordinary feel uncomplicated.

A 3D office that behaves like real life,
but is easier than a calendar link.
Easier than a Zoom room.
Easier than explaining directions to your grandparents.

Today, we’re rolling out the next piece in that commitment.

Introducing: Jump to User

Presence Without Navigation

Jump to User is exactly what it sounds like: Click a teammate’s name → appear right next to them.

Instantly.

No walking. No roaming. No “where are you?” moments. It solves one of the most consistent pieces of feedback we’ve heard: “Katmai feels amazing - I just want a way to get to people easier.” ... Now you can.

This is especially helpful for:
• People who dislike navigating a 3D space
• Executives who want zero learning curve
• Guests who need to join you right away
• Teams who need quick check-ins, not treasure hunts

Jump to User isn’t just a feature. It’s a signal about the kind of company we are: We want the immersive world to feel effortless.

Part of a Bigger Push: Practicality at Every Level

Jump to User joins a collection of features designed to remove friction from the moment someone steps inside Katmai. Because practicality is not an add-on - it’s the foundation.

Link-To-Me

A single link that drops someone directly into a meeting beside you.
No map. No navigation. No onboarding. One click → presence.

Perfect for guests, interviews, clients, and anyone new to Katmai.

Map

A clean, intuitive, real-time view of who’s in the office and where. Not a floorplan. Not a cluster of icons. Just visibility, at a glance.

Perfect for knowing who’s around - without wandering.

Jump to User (new)

Click any user’s name → appear next to them instantly. Perfect for people who want to “just get to the person.”

Together, these tools solve a core challenge: Making an advanced 3D platform feel as simple as opening a door.

Why We Build This Way

We believe digital work should mirror real life.

Being able to see people. Walk up to people. Pop across the hall. Read the room. Feel together.

Katmai delivers that. But immersion only works when the basics are effortless.

We’ve spent years refining both sides:
• The wow of presence and immersion
• The practicality that makes it stick

Jump to User is the next step - and there’s more to come.

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Dan Kosh
Chief Product Officer, Katmai