June 23, 2026

Unreal Engine 5.8 is now available

Build bigger, better, more differentiated worlds in less time; easily populate them with high-fidelity animated characters and custom vegetation; and light and render them at the speed and quality your audiences demand.

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June 17, 2026

State of Unreal 2026: Top news from the show

At State of Unreal 2026, we shared our vision for Unreal Engine 6, released Unreal Engine 5.8, open-sourced the next-generation version control system Lore, highlighted UEFN’s growing developer ecosystem, and previewed improvements to the Epic Games Store. Learn more here.
October 15, 2026

Introducing bundles and UEFN source assets on Fab

There are now more ways to shop on Fab—and even more product options. Pick up themed collections of assets with bundles, and complete, editable systems for creating Fortnite experiences with UEFN source assets.
3D assets in the Fab October Flash Sale.
October 13, 2026

Fab October Flash Sale is now on!

Get up to 70% off a variety of assets in the Fab October Flash Sale! The Sale lasts until 5 PM ET on October 17. Take a look at some of our sale highlights here. 
September 7, 2026

Fab September Flash Sale is now on!

Get up to 70% off thousands of assets in the Fab September Flash Sale! You’ve got until 5 PM ET on September 11 to grab some bargains. Take a look at some of our sale highlights here.
August 27, 2026

City Sample gets a major update with PCG and Unreal MCP workflows

The City Sample project has been updated for Unreal Engine 5.8 with completely new levels that leverage recent advances in the engine, as well as a collection of additional toolsets, content, and examples for procedural worldbuilding.
June 15, 2026

Free professional Unreal Engine courses now available on the Epic Developer Community

More than 20 professional Unreal Engine courses are now free on the Epic Developer Community. Created by expert trainers, these on-demand courses span UE foundations, animation, game development, and C++ programming. Check them out!
April 2, 2026

Productivity Software Group uses UE5 to transform construction and manufacturing

Europe’s construction and manufacturing industries face labor shortages, low productivity, and housing pressure. See how Productivity Software Group uses Unreal Engine to power a real-time configurator that transforms how products are designed and delivered.
February 11, 2026

Long live the decision engine: How UE is powering the future of home building

Discover why 3D visualization is no longer just about wow-factor marketing—it’s becoming a decision-making tool for automation, valuation, and de-risking projects before ground is broken.
February 3, 2026

Epic MegaGrants 2025 recap: First submissions are now open

Now in its seventh year, the Epic MegaGrants program has supported some incredible work since it began. Apply for the first MegaGrant submissions cycle of 2026 here and check out some of the inspirational MegaGrant projects of the past few years.
January 28, 2026

Career Connections: Part Two—career advice for roles outside games

Watch this video series to gain the practical knowledge you need to pursue roles in interactive 3D outside of games, including in film and TV, live events, interactive experiences, architecture, automotive, and beyond.
January 22, 2026

Fab 2025 Year in Review

Discover how 2025 saw Fab triple its library, double its publishers, and become a go-to marketplace for real-time 3D creators across gaming, entertainment, and beyond.
January 20, 2026

Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

Tickets for Unreal Fest Chicago are now available! Get yours today and join fellow devs in the Windy City, June 16–18, as we celebrate the Epic community, showcase innovative projects, and dive into new features and technology.
December 15, 2025

Apply to present at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

We’re looking for speakers to present at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026. Got a compelling project built with Epic tools to showcase, or technical insights to share? We can’t wait to hear from you. Submit your session proposal today!
November 12, 2025

Unreal Engine 5.7 is now available

The latest release empowers you to build and render expansive, lifelike worlds filled with rich, beautiful details in real time. Plus, we’re bringing even more workflows right to the Unreal Editor, not to mention a little help from our AI Assistant. Check out the details.
October 28, 2025

AFRY uses UE5 to visualize heavy datasets for large-scale infrastructure projects

Visualizing infrastructure projects requires the processing of an enormous amount of data. Find out why AFRY turns to UE5 to handle vast geometric detail—and how its real-time visualizations help project stakeholders make better informed decisions.
October 2, 2025

Highlights from the Unreal Fest Stockholm opening session

We hit the ground running at Unreal Fest Stockholm with a peek at UE 5.7, new features for Fortnite developers, and an expansion of the Epic Developer Assistant.
September 15, 2025

Fab in Launcher is now available!

Fab in Launcher is here. Access Fab’s entire library of diverse assets without having to leave the Epic Games Launcher, send assets directly into your favorite DCC tools with one click, and easily batch download content. Find out more.
July 31, 2025

July’s free learning content: non-human digital characters, motion capture, and more

Learn how to create non-human characters powered by MetaHuman, achieve realistic muscle simulation using Chaos Flesh, build procedural urban environments in Unreal Engine, and much more.
July 22, 2025

Fab Summer Creator Sale happening now!

Get up to 70% off more than 89,000 assets in the Fab Summer Creator Sale! The sale goes only until 5 PM ET on July 29, so don’t delay. Check out some of our favorites here.
July 16, 2025

Smart Spatial: digital twins for the Ethiopian railway system

Smart Spatial brings “X-ray vision” to infrastructure—the ability to see where and why issues arise—leading to faster and smarter decisions. Read about their advanced approach to digital twins, including recent work on the vital railways of Ethiopia.
July 16, 2025

Unreal Fest Stockholm 2025

The countdown to Unreal Fest Stockholm 2025 has started! Tickets have now sold out—strap in for around 80 fascinating sessions spread across eight industry tracks.