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Large worlds in UE5: A whole new (open) world

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September 28

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Large worlds in UE5: A whole new (open) world

Check out the new features and tools that make it easier to work on large open worlds in Unreal Engine 5. With a bird’s-eye overview of World Partition, One File Per Actor, and more, you’ll have everything you need to start creating your own open world games.

Getting started with digital twins

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September 10

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Getting started with digital twins

One of the most common questions we hear about digital twins is, “How do I get started?” While a digital twin is usually a large-scale project, there are many steps you can take right away to start producing a prototype.

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September 3

Modular Game Features in UE5: plug ‘n play, the Unreal Way

In this feature video, we’ll take a look at Modular Game Features, a system that lets you inject new content and experiences into your game via a plugin architecture. This allows you to add features without having to create new dependencies within the core game.

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Modular Game Features in UE5: plug ‘n play, the Unreal Way

In this feature video, we’ll take a look at Modular Game Features, a system that lets you inject new content and experiences into your game via a plugin architecture. This allows you to add features without having to create new dependencies within the core game.

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August 24

Full Body IK: Procedural Dragon Animations

The Full Body Inverse Kinematic (FBIK) feature in Unreal Engine 5 allows you to construct IK in Control Rig with a high degree of control and flexibility. In this feature video, we show you how to create a 100% procedural animated character with a highly modular setup.

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Full Body IK: Procedural Dragon Animations

The Full Body Inverse Kinematic (FBIK) feature in Unreal Engine 5 allows you to construct IK in Control Rig with a high degree of control and flexibility. In this feature video, we show you how to create a 100% procedural animated character with a highly modular setup.

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August 18

Unreal Online Learning offers new courses for better user experiences

This month’s new courses at the Unreal Online Learning portal show you how to make compelling soundscapes through audio mixing and effects. You can also learn to use Unreal Engine’s accessibility features to make your game friendlier to users with disabilities.

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Unreal Online Learning offers new courses for better user experiences

This month’s new courses at the Unreal Online Learning portal show you how to make compelling soundscapes through audio mixing and effects. You can also learn to use Unreal Engine’s accessibility features to make your game friendlier to users with disabilities.

MetaSounds in UE5: From Miniguns to Music

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August 17

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MetaSounds in UE5: From Miniguns to Music

This explosive 30 minute development demonstration walks newcomers through some of the cool features of MetaSounds and how to go about implementing them in their own projects.

Lumen in UE5: Let there be light!

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August 10

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Lumen in UE5: Let there be light!

Lumen is the result of years of research at Epic to bring real-time Global Illumination and reflections to Unreal Engine. In this video, we'll show what it is, talk about its features, and walk you through a high-level overview of how it works.

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August 4

Animating and rigging the robot in Valley of the Ancient

Jeremiah Grant, Technical Product Manager at Epic Games, explains the mentality, implementation, and tools used to rig and animate ‘The Ancient One,’ the massive robot encountered at the end of UE5 Early Access project, Valley of the Ancient.

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Animating and rigging the robot in Valley of the Ancient

Jeremiah Grant, Technical Product Manager at Epic Games, explains the mentality, implementation, and tools used to rig and animate ‘The Ancient One,’ the massive robot encountered at the end of UE5 Early Access project, Valley of the Ancient.

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August 3

Nanite in UE5: The End of Polycounts?

Nanite allows for millions of poly models to be rendered effortlessly in real time. But how does it work? In this feature video, we show you everything you need to know about working with high-res assets in real-time projects.

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Nanite in UE5: The End of Polycounts?

Nanite allows for millions of poly models to be rendered effortlessly in real time. But how does it work? In this feature video, we show you everything you need to know about working with high-res assets in real-time projects.

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July 19

New courses for game developers at Unreal Online Learning

This month’s new courses at the Unreal Online Learning portal cover Blueprints, environments, gameplay. While these courses are designed with game developers in mind, they’re great for anyone who wants to make an engaging experience with Unreal Engine.

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New courses for game developers at Unreal Online Learning

This month’s new courses at the Unreal Online Learning portal cover Blueprints, environments, gameplay. While these courses are designed with game developers in mind, they’re great for anyone who wants to make an engaging experience with Unreal Engine.

Learn Unreal Engine for Microsoft HoloLens 2

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June 25

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Learn Unreal Engine for Microsoft HoloLens 2

Did you know you can create mixed reality experiences for the HoloLens 2 with Unreal Engine? Learn to configure the engine for the HoloLens 2, create an engaging user interface, and utilize eye, head, and hand movements for a natural-feeling experience.

New courses on blocking for game development, level design, and optimization

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May 11

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New courses on blocking for game development, level design, and optimization

This month’s courses introduce some of the most fundamental layers of Unreal Engine knowledge: laying out your game with blockout methods, and optimization of scenes to improve playback speed and improve user experience. Both can be used for non-game applications, too!

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May 10

How to set up automotive studio lighting in Unreal Engine

This guide will show users how to improve their lighting, ray tracing, and environments to elegantly show off cars.

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How to set up automotive studio lighting in Unreal Engine

This guide will show users how to improve their lighting, ray tracing, and environments to elegantly show off cars.

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April 13

Googly eyes and other topics: new courses at Unreal Online Learning

We’re always glad to announce new courses at Unreal Online Learning, and this month is no exception. Explore the basics of materials, the steps for dataprep, and the use of Control Rig with Sequencer and physics.

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Googly eyes and other topics: new courses at Unreal Online Learning

We’re always glad to announce new courses at Unreal Online Learning, and this month is no exception. Explore the basics of materials, the steps for dataprep, and the use of Control Rig with Sequencer and physics.

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March 9

New courses on optimization and Blueprint

Check out the latest Unreal Online Learning courses! Learn how to prepare your 3D models for import, and how to use the Blueprint visual scripting system for data manipulation and rapid game prototyping.

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New courses on optimization and Blueprint

Check out the latest Unreal Online Learning courses! Learn how to prepare your 3D models for import, and how to use the Blueprint visual scripting system for data manipulation and rapid game prototyping.

New courses on compositing, virtual production, and more

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January 18

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New courses on compositing, virtual production, and more

Whether you're an indie filmmaker looking to incorporate virtual production into your workflow, or a compositor or environment artist wanting to expand your skill set, Unreal Online Learning has courses for you.

Learn virtual production and animation with Unreal Engine

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December 23

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Learn virtual production and animation with Unreal Engine

We’re always looking to provide you with tasty new learning content, and this month is no exception. Whether it’s virtual production, VR, animation, Twinmotion, or tips on Blueprints, we’ve got you covered.

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October 16

From Pixel Streaming to sound design: new Unreal Online Learning courses available now

Looking to gain some new skills with Unreal Engine? Check out the new course on animation fundamentals, or kick it up a notch and create your own scatter tool, get into Pixel Streaming, or design your own in-game sound.

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From Pixel Streaming to sound design: new Unreal Online Learning courses available now

Looking to gain some new skills with Unreal Engine? Check out the new course on animation fundamentals, or kick it up a notch and create your own scatter tool, get into Pixel Streaming, or design your own in-game sound.

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September 24

Webinar: Creating Visual Effects With Unreal Engine

Want to know how the VFX in our Unreal for all Creators video were achieved? Watch the replay of our recent webinar to find out! We’ll explore the tricks behind a number of the effects, from vertex shaders to Blueprints.

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Webinar: Creating Visual Effects With Unreal Engine

Want to know how the VFX in our Unreal for all Creators video were achieved? Watch the replay of our recent webinar to find out! We’ll explore the tricks behind a number of the effects, from vertex shaders to Blueprints.

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August 25

New Unreal Engine online courses for Editor fundamentals, archviz, and more

Learn Unreal Engine skills and workflows in these new online courses that cover everything from architectural visualization VR walkthroughs to teaching with Fortnite Creative.

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New Unreal Engine online courses for Editor fundamentals, archviz, and more

Learn Unreal Engine skills and workflows in these new online courses that cover everything from architectural visualization VR walkthroughs to teaching with Fortnite Creative.

Webinar: Top Tips for Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine

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August 20

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Webinar: Top Tips for Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine

Our webinar Top Tips for Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine is now available to watch on demand. Learn how to optimize workflows to reach the best visual quality for both real-time and offline automotive rendering.

Unreal Fest Online 2020 presentations now available

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August 7

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Unreal Fest Online 2020 presentations now available

Last month, Unreal Fest Online 2020 offered a free one-day virtual event that brought together Unreal Fest and Unreal Academy to offer an exciting and informative program of sessions spanning architecture, automotive, games, film, TV & live events, and cross-industry. Now, the presentations are available online for all!

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July 30

Webinar: Using Unreal Engine’s Real-Time Ray Tracing for Archviz

Missed our webinar on real-time ray tracing for architecture? Now you can watch it on demand! Learn best practices and optimization techniques for ray tracing on archviz projects in Unreal Engine.

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Webinar: Using Unreal Engine’s Real-Time Ray Tracing for Archviz

Missed our webinar on real-time ray tracing for architecture? Now you can watch it on demand! Learn best practices and optimization techniques for ray tracing on archviz projects in Unreal Engine.

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July 6

Improved shading models in Unreal Engine 4.25 and beyond

Get a look at some of the exciting new and improved features to our shading models in Unreal Engine 4.25 that can impact the look of your project. Learn about the new features, workflows and more.

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Improved shading models in Unreal Engine 4.25 and beyond

Get a look at some of the exciting new and improved features to our shading models in Unreal Engine 4.25 that can impact the look of your project. Learn about the new features, workflows and more.

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July 2

New example project and plugin for mod support released

Released today, the UGC Example project and Simple UGC Unreal Engine plugin aim to help you easily bring mod support to your Unreal-powered games.

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New example project and plugin for mod support released

Released today, the UGC Example project and Simple UGC Unreal Engine plugin aim to help you easily bring mod support to your Unreal-powered games.

Five Unreal Engine learning topics unpacked

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June 25

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Five Unreal Engine learning topics unpacked

Explore a series of useful explainer video guides that dive into key Unreal Engine features and workflows, as we round up a selection of learning content for those looking to get started with Unreal Engine.

Webinar: Photoreal Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine

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June 24

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Webinar: Photoreal Automotive Rendering in Unreal Engine

Want to learn about rendering for automotive? Watch our webinar on demand! Find out how to balance visual fidelity and performance when rendering automotive visualizations.

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April 30

Ore Creative explains how to leverage Editor Utility Widgets to stylize your game

Ira Act 1: Pilgrimage creator Zachary Downer shares his stylization pipeline to create the atmospheric visuals for the upcoming adventure game.

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Ore Creative explains how to leverage Editor Utility Widgets to stylize your game

Ira Act 1: Pilgrimage creator Zachary Downer shares his stylization pipeline to create the atmospheric visuals for the upcoming adventure game.

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April 24

Skydance Interactive goes deep on visual haptics and VR physicality in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Skydance Interactive Co-Founder and Chief Technologist Peter T. Akemann provides an overview for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ combat system and details of some of the tricks, techniques, and key insights that the VR developer employed.

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Skydance Interactive goes deep on visual haptics and VR physicality in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners

Skydance Interactive Co-Founder and Chief Technologist Peter T. Akemann provides an overview for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ combat system and details of some of the tricks, techniques, and key insights that the VR developer employed.

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April 22

AstroNaughty Games shows how to implement ray tracing with space game Grimmstar

Technical Artist Alex Bailey talks about the unique challenges of implementing RTX ray tracing in space and showcases how AstroNaughty Games overcame these hurdles to enhance the look of Grimmstar.

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AstroNaughty Games shows how to implement ray tracing with space game Grimmstar

Technical Artist Alex Bailey talks about the unique challenges of implementing RTX ray tracing in space and showcases how AstroNaughty Games overcame these hurdles to enhance the look of Grimmstar.

Bulkhead Interactive showcases how to port a PC/console game to Nintendo Switch

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April 10

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Bulkhead Interactive showcases how to port a PC/console game to Nintendo Switch

Bulkhead Interactive programmers walk readers through the process of porting a high fidelity first-person experience to Nintendo Switch using Unreal Engine.

Join the Unreal Fast Track student challenge and learn Unreal Engine online this spring

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April 9

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Join the Unreal Fast Track student challenge and learn Unreal Engine online this spring

Unreal Fast Track is a five-week online challenge for students around the world to learn Unreal Engine, gain industry-relevant soft skills, and attend Q&As with game development professionals.

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March 17

Split-screen audio in Unreal Engine explained

In this developer blog, Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran discusses how split screen best works from an audio perspective using Unreal Engine.

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Split-screen audio in Unreal Engine explained

In this developer blog, Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran discusses how split screen best works from an audio perspective using Unreal Engine.

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March 3

How Epic Games is handling auto exposure in 4.25

An update from the Epic Games rendering team on the exciting changes coming to auto exposure (eye adaptation) in Unreal Engine 4.25 that can impact the look of your project. Learn about the new workflows, features, and more in this preview.

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How Epic Games is handling auto exposure in 4.25

An update from the Epic Games rendering team on the exciting changes coming to auto exposure (eye adaptation) in Unreal Engine 4.25 that can impact the look of your project. Learn about the new workflows, features, and more in this preview.

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February 6

A comprehensive guide to creating 360-degree game trailers using Unreal

Archiact Marketing Manager Renee Klint and Technical Art Director John Cruz walk users through how to create 360-degree game trailers that effectively portray the immersiveness of VR on 2D screens.

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A comprehensive guide to creating 360-degree game trailers using Unreal

Archiact Marketing Manager Renee Klint and Technical Art Director John Cruz walk users through how to create 360-degree game trailers that effectively portray the immersiveness of VR on 2D screens.

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Enter the Unreal Online Learning New Year’s Challenge

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Enter the Unreal Online Learning New Year’s Challenge

Ready to skill up on Unreal Engine in 2020? Complete an Unreal Online Learning course and share your achievement badge on social media for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card. Read on to learn more about the challenge.