More than 13,000 products are up to 70% off on Fab until June 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET. The sale includes a wide variety of assets, templates, materials, tools, and much more.
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You can claim them for free until they are replaced with a new batch on July 1, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you don't plan on using them — you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Stylized Village Fatpack by Meshingun Studio
- Advanced Portals System VFX by SERLO
- Train pack by Studio.LAO
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You can claim them for free until they are replaced with a new batch on June 17, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you don't plan on using them — you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Brushify - Desert Mountains Pack by JoeGarth
- Ultimate Spell System by Risecode
- Sci-Fi Troopers Collection by ProMaxx Studio - Characters
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You can download it on the Epic Games Launcher and GitHub. This version is focused on enabling 60-fps performance for large, open worlds, but it also brings a host of new features and quality-of-life enhancements, such as MetaHuman Creator running locally in the engine, a redesigned Content Browser and Viewport Toolbar, and a brand new suite of project templates.
If you are upgrading, brew a cup of coffee or tea and check out these resources while you wait:
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You can claim them for free until they are replaced with a new batch on June 3, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you don't plan on using them — you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Little Dragons Tiger by MalberS Animations
- Sci-Fi Bio Laboratory by Project Zima
- Downtown Alley by Emran Arts
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The preview build is available to download from the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. You may have to update or restart the launcher for the new build to appear.
⚠️ Preview builds are still under heavy and active development, and are therefore considered unstable. If you want to test an existing project, I highly recommend making a copy first.
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You can claim them for free until they are replaced with a new batch on May 20, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you don't plan on using them — you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Military Training Facility by Dekogon Studios
- Wood Monster by Polyphoria
- Modular Dungeon Collection by HowardCoates
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The change will come in June 2025 and will apply to any payments processed on Epic Games Store. Revenue beyond the first $1M will be subject to the standard 88%/12% revenue split.
Additionally, Epic will introduce web shops hosted by the Epic Games Store, allowing developers to offer players an alternative path for making in-app purchases. Purchases made in these web shops will also accrue 5% Epic Rewards. More details to come in the future.
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You can browse the agenda and filter by day, category, and format. This year's event will include sessions that dive into what's new in Unreal Engine 5.6 and beyond, the current state of the Epic Games Store, and a wide variety of tools & workflows. I also noticed eight "State of Unreal Tech Talks", the details of which will remain a mystery until June 3. These are likely covering whatever Epic plans to announce during the State of Unreal keynote.
Early bird pricing has ended, but you can still get tickets for $749. Epic is also offering a $100 discount for students and Fortnite creators. More information is available on the official website.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until April 22, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Mystery Cave by DmitriyDryzhak
- Carpenter's Workshop Environment by Leartes Studios
- Assassin by Dary Palasky
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Tickets are available at an early bird price of $699 — a $200 increase compared to last year's Unreal Fest Seattle, which took place just 6 months ago. Early bird pricing is available through April 15 or until early bird tickets run out — whichever comes first. After that, the price of admission will increase to $749.
This year, Epic is also offering a $100 discount for students and Fortnite creators. More information is available on the official website.
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Epic Games has introduced a new royalty reporting system to the Developer Portal. You can now notify Epic of your product release, automatically calculate royalties, and submit your reports right from the portal. The system also features quarterly reminders and a historical view of all past reports. Learn more in the official blog post — and be sure to read the FAQs at the end.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until April 8, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Magician's Library Environment and VFX Pack by Coreb Games
- Loot Set - Hand Painted Series by Bitgem
- Space Cruiser Defender by Dexsoft Games
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until March 25, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Gaea by KitBash3D
- Sci-Fi Modular Hover Vehicles by ThunderOwl Studios
- Western Desert Town w/Construction Tool by Befour Studios
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until March 11, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Scifi Jungle Biome by KK Design
- Elf Arden - Stylized Medieval Elven Warrior - Animated RPG Character Hero - #56 by Existence
- Wooden props environment pack by JessyStorm's Assets
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. This hotfix is small but critical if you are running Unreal Engine 5.5.2. According to Epic, it "resolves a critical bug where Blueprint-added Skeletal Mesh Components on Actors in the world could lose overridden Skeletal Mesh Asset property values when updating from 5.5.2."
Check out the official forum thread for more details.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until February 25, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Valley of Guldur by GreenBugGames
- Ninja Input by Ninja Bear Studio
- Post-Apocalyptic Urban City by BAMESHI
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The program is transitioning to a new cycle-based schedule. Submissions will now be open twice per year with clear submission, review, and notice periods. The first cycle begins February 12 and ends June 20, while the second will run from July 14 to December 5. Read the official blog post and FAQ for timelines and more details about the new process.
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. Check out the official forum thread for more details about the fixes included.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until February 11, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- SICKA DYNASTY by SICKA
- Clay Pots (Nanite + Lowpoly) by Delzaar Studio
- Ultimate Interaction Manager by Tala Esenlikler
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until January 28, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Vista Modern House Environment by Hane Studios
- Parry Attack System by BP Systems
- Modular Bakery Shop by CropCraft Studios
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Visit this page and login to Fab to claim all the currently available Megascans assets for free. Epic has stated they are available "until the end of the year", so it is safe to assume the offer expires at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. The assets are still not automatically added to your Fab library, so you will have to download them individually for now.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until January 14, 2025 at 09:59 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Pirate Stilt Village Island Modular Pack by Scale Z
- Skeleton Guard (Modular) by SDKwarrior
- Comic Book Cutscene by DarkDreamStudio
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Your wallet isn't safe yet! Thousands of assets on Fab are up to 70% off until December 31, 2024 11:59 PM EST. As a reminder: Fab creators earn 100% of sales revenue until the end of the year, so now is a good time to support your favorite creators.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until December 31 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
Note: Remember to select the proper license – Personal or Professional – depending on your needs.
- Old Office (Modular) by Aleksandr Zhdanov
- Modular Japanese Architecture Pack by SwordsmanCity
- Newtonian Falling and Momentum Damage System by Dapper Raptor Development
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until December 17 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
- Engine Hall by Dave Berg
- Vegetation Vol 1 - Forest Automaterial by Six Sides Studios
- Military Mercenary Bandit by Abandoned World
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Originally created by over 4,000 artists and developers over the course of 10 weeks, Project Titan was an experimental "art jam" hosted by Epic Games and its partners. The result – a 64 square kilometer open world with 9 biomes – is now available to download as a new sample project. Check out the official blog post for more details, along with some Unreal Fest presentations that go behind the scenes.
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You can get up to 70% off on thousands of products across the marketplace. The sale ends December 2, 2024. As a reminder: Fab creators earn 100% of sales revenue until the end of the year, so now is a good time to support your favorite creators.
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They have acknowledged the poor reception and committed to addressing the community's key concerns. The official announcement summarizes their plans and gives us a glimpse at what's coming soon, including improvements to search, better navigation, drag-and-drop from My Library, wishlists, FAQs, reviews, and much more — including author names on product cards! Thank the stars. It seems the team is focused on addressing the top issues raised by us, the community, which is encouraging to see.
Read the announcement for full details, and check out the new public roadmap to get a complete look at the long-term future of Fab.
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That's right. Following Fab's dubious debut, our feedback has been heard! Starting today, if you have an Unreal Engine or Indie Quixel plan, you can resume downloading Megascans via the Bridge plugin or Quixel.com until December 31, 2024. After that, you will retain access to assets you already acquired, but the legacy Megascans library will become read-only as originally planned.
Quixel will also be offering a one-click "claim all" function, similar to the one found on Fab, sometime next week.
Read the official announcement for full details, limitations, and FAQs.
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Epic's next flagship conference is taking place June 2—5, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. As of this morning, you can apply to be a speaker at the conference. The deadline for speaker submissions is Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Check out the official blog post for more details, or jump straight to the Call for Proposals Guide if you are applying for a speaker slot.
Also announced: For the first time, next year's State of Unreal keynote will be hosted at Unreal Fest instead of GDC.
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until December 3 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
- Stylized Fantasy Creatures Bundle by N-Hance Studio
- Dragon Temple by Hivemind
- Ancient Constructions and Platforms by Enterables
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You can download it on the Epic Games Launcher and GitHub. This version is pretty packed with features, including a revamped Sequencer interface with better filtering and non-destructive animation layers, Control Rig deformers, the new experimental MegaLights, and much more. This release also sees a number of tools reaching Beta (Modular Control Rig, Substrate, Movie Render Graph) and Production Ready (Skeletal Editor, Choosers, Path Tracer, DMX) status.
If you are upgrading, brew a cup of coffee or tea and check out these resources while you wait:
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The free asset drops everyone remembers from the Unreal Engine Marketplace are back. As we reported previously, a new batch will now release every two weeks – twice as frequently as previous drops. The assets below are free on Fab until November 19 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Claim them now, even if you don't plan on using them; you might need them someday.
- Military Airport (Military Base, Military Props) by FreshCan
- Hyper Outliner and Symbol System V2 by Games By Hyper
- FOREST ANIMALS PACK by PROTOFACTOR INC
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New batches of free assets will be released every two weeks instead of every month. That also means each batch will only be available for two weeks, so don't forget to claim them. Additionally, each batch will contain assets in multiple formats, not just Unreal Engine. Unless they increase the number of free assets per batch, this could mean a significant reduction in Unreal-specific assets.
Epic has also announced that they will pay out up to $5,000 USD for participating assets, depending on the product’s complexity, level of detail, quantity of file formats on offer, and product category.
Interested sellers can submit a listing here for consideration.
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You can visit the website right now and buy assets for Unity, Unreal Engine, UEFN, and several DCC tools. The website looks pretty good, with better search, new licensing options, and the ability to hide products created with AI. However, there are several issues and missing features.
The UEFN integration is down for maintenance and the UE5 integration is "coming soon". Wishlists are nowhere to be found. New seller applications are delayed, as well. And yes – those of us who use the launcher are still stuck with the same old vault that requires us to go on a treasure hunt when assets are updated.
Epic has created a thread on the official forums to track all the launch issues. If you're having an issue that isn't listed, let them know.
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The preview build is available to download from the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. You may have to update or restart the launcher for the new build to appear.
⚠️ Preview builds are still under heavy and active development, and are therefore considered unstable. If you want to test an existing project, I highly recommend making a copy first.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until November 5, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Stylized Paris Street by StylArts
- Rocket Thruster Exhaust FX by SHOGUN GAMES
- [VP] Temples of Cambodia - Ruins exterior and interior by Scans Factory
- Fantasy Characters (Pack) by Bugrimov Maksim
- Cave Ruins / 47 Assets by Pack Dev
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This transition will come with many changes, so I recommend reading the full announcement from Epic. For those short on time, here are the highlights:
- Fab will launch in mid-October with a wide variety of assets for Unreal Engine, Unity, and dozens of DCC tools, as well as UE5 and UEFN integrations, a real-time 3D viewer for inspecting assets, multiple license types, tiered pricing, and AI transparency. Sellers will earn 100% revenue share on products using Fab's Standard License until the end of 2024. After that, Fab will offer the 88/12 revenue share Epic has become known for.
- Unreal Engine Marketplace will no longer be available when Fab launches. Current sellers can begin migrating their products today. New sellers can sign up and begin uploading their products to Fab in early October. Product ratings will be migrated, but reviews and questions will not.
- Sketchfab Store will be replaced by Fab when it launches. Sketchfab.com will otherwise remain intact for now. Sellers can begin migrating their eligible models to Fab in early October. Product ratings will be migrated, but reviews and comments will not.
- Quixel Megascans content will move from Quixel.com and Bridge to Fab when it launches. Content will remain free for everyone under Fab's Standard License until the end of 2024. In 2025, Fab will begin charging for Megascans, though some content will remain free. You will retain access to any content previously acquired through Quixel.com and Bridge.
- ArtStation Marketplace will move to Fab in 2025, and sellers will be able to migrate their assets ahead of launch. All other parts of ArtStation will remain where they are.
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It's called the Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate, and it's designed for beginners who want to learn the skills necessary to become a game developer. With 90+ hours of content and 10+ hours of hands-on learning, the course covers a wide array of topics from game design, level , and Blueprint scripting, to visual development, audio design, and UI.
You can evaluate the course with a 7-day free trial, but completing it and earning the certification requires a Coursera Plus subscription.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until October 1, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Slavic Village by GeorgeShachnev
- Modular Old Town by CropCraftStudios
- Turn-Based Strategy RPG Template by PhoenixMarket
- Low Poly Nature: Lush and Diverse Environments by Vertex Rage Studio
- Customizable Interaction Plugin by Vinipi
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. Check out the official forum thread for more details about the fixes included.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until September 3, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Stylized - Nanite Dungeon Pack by Studio Kobo
- Modular Asian Medieval City by Scale X
- Moore's RPG Template by Moore Game Dev
- Skeleton Knight Modular by buxoided
- UnderCity + Wonderland Bundle by SnowyTrain Market
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Tickets are available at an early bird price of $499 until August 15, then the price will go up to $549. Epic has also negotiated special rates for local hotels in the area. Details available at the link above.
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. Check out the official forum thread for more details about the fixes included.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until August 6, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Mediterranean Coast by MYTHRA TECH
- Ultimate Character by Vahid
- Mega Magic VFX Bundle by VRhinoFX
- Stylized Landscape 5 Biomes + Stylized + Low Poly Forest: Orasot Bundle by Orasot
- World Director NPC - PRO by Craft Assets Studio (CAS)
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First announced at GDC, the sample project contains over 500 "AAA-quality" animations along with a fully functional character and animation Blueprint.
Read the announcement to learn more, or skip straight to downloading the project and reading the documentation.
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. Check out the official forum thread for more details about the fixes included.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until July 2, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Low Poly Viking Top-Down Interiors by PolyArt3D
- Lookout Tower by QuadArt
- Adventurer's Inventory Kit by Tala Esenlikler
- Science Fiction Valley Town by Scale Y
- Ultimate Weapon Customization System + Stylized Futuristic Set by dunpix
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Over 2,000 products are 70% off until May 23, 2024 at 9:59 EDT.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free to download until June 4, 2024. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
- Modular Sci-Fi Indoor/Outdoor Environment Pack - Rocky Swampy Planet by JessyStorm's Assets
- Tokyo Stylized Environment by ShuaLlorente
- Advanced Flock System by Craft Assets Studio (CAS)
- Replicated Grab System by Atlas Studio
- Environments Bundle (6 Maps) by SnowyTrain Market
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The sale lasts until May 15, 2024. The asset pack by Leartes Studios includes over 650 unique meshes and eight drivable vehicles, all optimized for game projects.
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The update is available now on the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. Check out the official forum thread for more details about the fixes included.
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Submit your proposal here before 11:59 PM PDT on May 22, 2024. Speakers will receive free hotel accommodation and a free pass for the event, which is scheduled to take place September 30—October 3, 2024. Venue and other info to be announced.
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Get your tickets here. The early bird discount is over, so passes are now $350. Additionally, the full session schedule is now available, so you can see all the topics that will be covered. I think the most compelling talk listed is "The Unfeatured Features of Unreal Engine in 2024" by Chris Murphy. That one is bound to be full of useful tips and tools you didn't know existed!
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You can download it now on the Epic Games Launcher and GitHub. This is a pretty significant release featuring many new features, including modular control rigs, adaptive tessellation for Nanite, a new motion design mode, and much more.
Perhaps more importantly, this also means the new licensing model is now in effect. The new pricing only applies once you upgrade to Unreal Engine 5.4. You can continue using Unreal Engine 5.3 or older under the previous terms, so choose carefully!
If you are upgrading, brew a cup of coffee or tea and check out these resources while you wait:
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Early bird tickets for Unreal Fest Prague 2024 will be available until April 23 at a discounted rate of $298. After that, tickets will cost $350. The ticket is valid for the full two-day conference and covers access to all sessions, mixers, meals, and the Unreal Fest Party. Get your tickets here.
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Another month, another batch of free assets on the Unreal Marketplace. Everything linked below is free for the month of April. I recommend claiming all of them, even if you do not need it right now — you might someday.
Stylized - Clay Forest Village Pack by Studio Kobo
Clouds Lighting System by Lukerr
UCreate - Gothic Cathedral Asset Pack by MichalSornat
Ancient Golem by StanislavGeivah
Watermills / Nature Environment + ULAT by Leartes Studios
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The seller spotlight sale lasts until March 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM ET. Velarion's products include a variety of otherworldly matte painting skyboxes, landscapes, and environments.
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The preview build is available to download from the Epic Games launcher and GitHub. You may have to update or restart the launcher for the new build to appear.
⚠️ Preview builds are still under heavy and active development, and are therefore considered unstable. If you want to test an existing project, I highly recommend making a copy first.
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Going beyond a fresh coat of paint, the new site is part of a long-term effort to unify all the products and resources in their ecosystem so they are easier to use and discover.
The Unreal Engine landing page has been significantly reworked and features a lot more useful links and information than before. Unreal documentation has all been migrated to the Epic Developer Community, which means you can now search the docs, tutorials, and forums all in one place.
Read the official announcement to learn more.
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Epic has announced that the launcher will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 32-bit starting in June 2024. Users on these operating systems can continue to use the launcher after this date, but will no longer receive updates.
In order to continue receiving updates, you will need to be running Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, or macOS 10.13 or higher.
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Over 2,000 products are on sale for up to 50% off until March 21, 2024 at 9:59 AM EDT.
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Epic Games has revealed the details of the new pricing model for non-game industries that was first announced at Unreal Fest 2023. The new pricing will roll out in late April alongside Unreal Engine 5.4.
I highly recommend reading the official blog post for all the details, nuances, and FAQs, but here are the key points you need to know:
- Nothing is changing for game developers
- Starting with Unreal Engine 5.4, eligible companies* who are not creating games will need to pay a new subscription priced at $1,850 per seat annually. This subscription includes Unreal Engine 5.4+, Twinmotion, and RealityCapture.
- The subscription does not include Epic Direct Support via UDN, which will be available to studios purchasing more than ten seats for an additional $1,500 per seat annually.
- If you're not ready to upgrade and pay the subscription, you can continue to use previous versions under the existing licensing terms.
- You will be able to subscribe to Twinmotion or RealityCapture individually at $445 per seat annually and $1,250 per seat annually, respectively.
- Unreal Engine 5.4, Twinmotion, and RealityCapture will remain free to use if you're a student, educator, hobbyist, or if your company earns less than $1 million in annual gross revenue.
*You are required to pay for seats if your company generates over $1 million in annual gross revenue, does not create games, and does not create applications that are licensed to third-party end users and rely on Unreal Engine code at runtime.
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Created in partnership with Amazon Web Services, Project Titan will give artists the opportunity to collaborate on a large open world game over the course of 10 weeks. The challenge is open to everyone, so students and experienced veterans alike are encouraged to join.
This is a rather unique challenge, and there are a lot of moving parts. Here are the key points you should know if you are interested:
- Epic has created a base open world landscape. It is up to artists to fill it with characters, props, structures, etc.
- Artists will collaborate via a Perforce server hosted by Epic on AWS. Participants will receive login credentials when the challenge begins.
- Epic staff and "other games industry experts" will be offering support along the way.
- You cannot use purchased assets.
- You cannot use any AI image or model generation tools.
- You cannot use other artists' existing concepts as a basis for your 3D work.
- The final result will be released as a free open world sample project.
The project will kick off with an Inside Unreal livestream on March 28. This will be followed by weekly progress update livestreams starting on April 5 and concluding June 7 when the challenge ends.
You can register on ArtStation under one (or all) of five disciplines. Read each challenge page for full details and FAQs.
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of March. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
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There is a lot to look forward to if you are planning to attend the conference:
- The State of Unreal keynote kicks things off on March 20 at 9:30 AM PDT
- 3 days of tech talks and sponsored sessions
- A booth packed with swag, snacks, demos, and more
You can view all the details and tech talk schedules here.
Additionally, Epic Games is collaborating with ArtStation to host a community showcase at their booth. If you want your work to be included, head to ArtStation and fill out the submission form by February 25, 2024.
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Over 2,000 products are on sale for up to 50% off until February 22, 2024 at 9:59 AM EST.
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of February. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
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Starting in May, the conference is coming to the Gold Coast, Prague, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Preliminary details for the lineup, including opportunities to speak at the Gold Coast and Prague conferences, can be found here.
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I almost missed this one! The January Marketplace sale is currently under way. Over 2,000 products on sale for up to 50% off until January 24, 2024 at 9:59 AM EST.
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In response to an X post by UEFN developer Warforge, Tim Sweeney stated that Verse is not coming to Unreal Engine 5 in 2024. Perhaps more intriguing, Tim also offered a rare glimpse into his vision for Unreal Engine 6.
For now, it seems, Tim will be ready to increase the version number when UE5 supports not only Verse, but the ability to more readily contribute to an ecosystem of Fortnite-like experiences, ushered in by new standards and technologies as yet seen.
Not in 2024, but it’s coming. UE6 = UE5 + Verse + rough deployment parity into Fortnite and into standalone products + metaverse economy + standards + ?? magic TBD.
— Tim Sweeney (@TimSweeneyEpic) January 7, 2024
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of January. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
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The announcements were made during an Inside Unreal livestream on November 30 – VOD available here. Since the list was not published elsewhere following the stream, and Epic is on holiday break until January 7, 2024, here is a list of all the winners along with links (or UEFN island codes) to their projects.
Best Overall - UE
- 1st place - Rolling Back
- 2nd place - Neo-Siege
- 3rd place - The Lost Slipper
Best Overall - UEFN
- 1st place - Time Heist (Island Code: 9430-2471-5714)
- 2nd place - The Oregon Trek (Island Code: 7356-5730-2460)
- 3rd place - Rail Riders (Can someone help me find the island code for this one?)
Best Overall - Student
- 1st place - Solaris
- 2nd place - Dawn at Sea: A Tale of Time (Island Code: 9017-6800-0913)
- 3rd place - Galactic Pizza Run
Modifiers
- Army of One - Lamp Lighter
- Edge of Reality - Photochronogrammetry
- Audio Experience - Solaris
- Make Us Go Wow! (Photoreal) - Format Wars
- Make Us Go Wow! (Stylized) - Railroad Roony
- Use It or Lose It - Plasma Lance
- Character Animation (Puppeteer) - Fat Elvis
- Make Your Move - The Yellow Robot
- Double Trouble - Timoria
- Left to Your Own Devices - MegaSenet (Island Code: 1126-7559-9109)
- Speed of Light - Light Signal
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Your wallet isn't safe yet: Epic is closing out 2023 with the Marketplace Holiday Sale. Over 24,000 assets are up to 70% off until December 31, 2023 11:59 PM EST.
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Microsoft has reported four vulnerabilities in Perforce Helix Server, a popular version control system in the game industry – and one many of you probably use at work.
It's worth reading the article if you're interested in the nature of the vulnerabilities, their severity, and how they were discovered. Otherwise, just make sure your Perforce admin updates Perforce Server to version 2023.1/2513900 as soon as possible to patch the vulnerabilities. You can download the latest version here.
Hat tip to @mastercoms over on our Discord server.
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of December. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
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The sale spans three platforms: Unreal Engine Marketplace, ArtStation, and Sketchfab.
Thousands of assets across all three stores are up to 70% off until December 3, 2023 11:59 PM EST. Browse the sale at each store below.
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of November. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
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The trial started this morning, and The Verge is liveblogging it right here if you want to follow the proceedings.
In 2020, Epic Games filed civil antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google, arguing that their respective iOS and Android app stores were unlawful monopolies. Epic v. Apple already had its day in court, and now, more than 3 years later, Epic v. Google has finally gone to trial.
The outcome of this trial may have significant implications for the future of Android. If Epic has their way, Google will make it easier to use third-party app stores, sideload apps, and use non-Google payment processors, which would open the door to many new options for Unreal developers who publish on Android.
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The seller spotlight sale lasts until October 21, 2023 at 9:00 AM ET.
My favorite is Medieval Fantasy Ruins - Dark Forest Environment. It's a perfect setting for a horror game, complete with a dark swamp and a ruined crypt.
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Today, Epic Games is launching the Epic First Run program they announced back in August. At the same time, they announced another, similar program – Now On Epic – that incentivizes developers to bring their back catalogs to the Epic Games Store. Both programs are opt-in and offer ways to temporarily boost your revenue share from 88% to 100%. Here's a brief rundown of how they both work.
Epic First Run
- Earn 100% revenue share for 6 months in exchange for Epic Games Store exclusivity
- Open to developers and publishers with eligible products launching on or after October 16, 2023
- Participating developers must launch exclusively on Epic Games Store and remain exclusive for 6 months
- Revenue share returns to 88%/12% when the exclusivity period ends
Now On Epic
- Earn 100% revenue share for 6 months in exchange for bringing your back catalog to Epic Games Store
- Open to developers and publishers with eligible products launched on another third-party PC storefront or subscription service before October 31, 2023
- Eligible products will receive 100% revenue share for their first 6 months on the Epic Games Store
- Revenue share returns to 88%/12% after 6 months
- If you have three or more eligible products, you must bring at least three of them to Epic Games Store
- If you have less than three, you must bring all of them
- You must enroll before December 31, 2024
- All eligible products must be released on the Epic Games Store before June 30, 2025
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Over 2,000 assets on the Unreal Marketplace are available at 50% off until October 15, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
There are some great environments for horror games, like an abandoned school and a spooky medieval town, plus a lot of useful tool kits, characters, and more.
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You can watch the opening session along with livestream recordings from all 3 days of the conference. For now, the livestreams are only grouped by day. So, for example, if you want to watch a session that was streamed on day 1, you have to find which of the 3 livestreams it was part of and seek to the session you want in the video.
Epic will eventually release separate recordings of nearly all the sessions from the event, including the ones that were not livestreamed.
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Narrated by Erik Peterson from the Steam business team, the video walks through all the different ways Steam chooses what games to show to players, including a break down of which sections of the store are curated vs. algorithmic/personalized.
Highly recommended for anyone who has published or wants to publish a game on Steam; especially independent developers who are working on publishing their first game.
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of October. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
Dreamscape Nature : Tower - Stylized Open World Environment
Polyart Studio
NPC Optimizator - Automatic optimize NPC for your game
Space Raccoon Game Studio
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The tab looks to be a way for them to share tentative plans for features they are working on without committing to a specific version or ship date. The tab features a prominent disclaimer:
This board reflects some of our current Unreal Engine development paths and we intend to update it regularly. This is not a commitment on which release or date any features could ship. All plans are tentative and subject to change without notice.
There's a lot of interesting stuff here, like a next-generation terrain solution, UMG style sheets, and a design overhaul for the conten browser.
Take a look for yourself. Worth bookmarking!
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The hotfix comes with dozens of fixes. Check out [their forum thread](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/5-3-1-hotfix-released/1314082) for all the details.
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Update: Unfortunately, this event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Once we confirm a new date and time, we will let you all know. Apologies for the late notice.
We're collaborating with Epic Games to bring you another Community Q&A! This time our guests will be Snowcastle Games, an independent game studio from Oslo, Norway. They will be talking about their experience in the industry, working in art and design, and how they transitioned to Unreal Engine in their day-to-day workflows.
Bring your questions tomorrow at 9:00 AM Pacific Time in our Discord server.
See you there!
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Reminders:
- Register for the jam right here
- Hang out with other participants on our Discord server (join the #challenges channel and look for the pinned Epic MegaJam 2023 thread)
- Have fun, and good luck!
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Come join us for a surprise Epic Office Hours on our Discord server!
To help you prepare for the Epic MegaJam, some UE evangelists will be hanging out with us here, talking about how to get started with Unreal, and doing Q&A for you all. All you have to do is join the server and click the green Join Now button at the top of the app. It should take you straight to the event.
Hope to see you there!
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It's that time of month again! All of the assets below are free to download from the Unreal Marketplace for the month of September. I recommend grabbing everything, even if you don't need it — you might someday.
- Quest Editor Plugin by Alf
- Archviz Interior vol.3 by Next Level 3D
- Safe House by Emran Arts
- PalaceHall by Dave Berg
- Basic Multiplayer Melee Combat System by RodrigoMello
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You can download it now on the Epic Games Launcher and GitHub. As usual, this release contains a laundry list of new features and improvements. Some highlights:
- Multi-process cooking
- Virtual Shadow Maps are now production ready
- Cinematic-quality volumetric rendering (experimental)
- Orthographic rendering (experimental)
- In-engine skeletal editor (experimental)
- Enhancements to Nanite, Lumen, Temporal Super Resolution, and much more
Here are some useful links while you wait for it to download.
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Damn. Can you believe it's been around for that long? Anyway, the sale ends September 4, 2023 8:59 PM Pacific Time, so don't miss out on the deals.