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Explore the Old West with these free Unreal Engine assets

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February 22

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Explore the Old West with these free Unreal Engine assets

Journey back to the Wild West and learn how to use Unreal Engine while you’re at it. We’re giving away seven free 3D asset packs with close to 400 meshes in them, together with a beginner-based tutorial with some ideas of how to use them. Check it out!

Real Virtual Beauty Training: diverse and authentic character design

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January 23

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Real Virtual Beauty Training: diverse and authentic character design

Learn how to create authentic characters for your game in this new course that focuses on self-expression, storytelling, and understanding character design principles.

Unreal Engine learning content for December

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December 28

Unreal Engine learning content for December

Digital puppeteering, connecting virtual cameras to the Live Link VCam app, and a tutorial on creating your own custom tool palette—this month’s free Unreal Engine courses will knock your socks off. Check it out!

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Unreal Engine learning content for December

Digital puppeteering, connecting virtual cameras to the Live Link VCam app, and a tutorial on creating your own custom tool palette—this month’s free Unreal Engine courses will knock your socks off. Check it out!

Online course: MetaHuman facial animation with Faceware Analyzer and Retargeter

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November 28

Online course: MetaHuman facial animation with Faceware Analyzer and Retargeter

Ready to unlock the secrets to animating realistic facial performances? Learn how to create real-time facial animation for your MetaHumans with Faceware Analyzer and Retargeter! Start these two partnered courses today.

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Online course: MetaHuman facial animation with Faceware Analyzer and Retargeter

Ready to unlock the secrets to animating realistic facial performances? Learn how to create real-time facial animation for your MetaHumans with Faceware Analyzer and Retargeter! Start these two partnered courses today.

New Unreal Engine tutorials for November

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November 22

New Unreal Engine tutorials for November

Ready to up your Unreal Engine game? We’ve got some fantastic online courses that will take your skills to the next level. Learn how to work more efficiently with Blueprints, create believable facial animations, and much more.

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New Unreal Engine tutorials for November

Ready to up your Unreal Engine game? We’ve got some fantastic online courses that will take your skills to the next level. Learn how to work more efficiently with Blueprints, create believable facial animations, and much more.

Make a game, animate in Unreal Engine, and more with these new courses

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July 20

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Make a game, animate in Unreal Engine, and more with these new courses

AI animation, Control Rig, cinematic lighting, game optimization—there’s a lot to learn about in this month’s new Epic Developer Community courses. We’ve got more specifics inside. Have a look and see if anything feels right for you!

Real-time character animation training roundup: free resources

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June 30

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Real-time character animation training roundup: free resources

Check out our 3D animation resources! Since our last post, we’ve added a ton of new animation tutorials, guides, and samples. Dive into the new Animation Field Guide, explore the Slay sample project, and brush up on your animation techniques with our latest online courses.

Learn Unreal Engine 5 fast with these new courses

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May 12

Learn Unreal Engine 5 fast with these new courses

This month, we are exploring Unreal Engine 5's many facets through seven guided courses. Learn about Lumen, Nanite, even explore that massive City Sample from The Matrix Awakens as you learn how to make use of this powerful platform.

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Learn Unreal Engine 5 fast with these new courses

This month, we are exploring Unreal Engine 5's many facets through seven guided courses. Learn about Lumen, Nanite, even explore that massive City Sample from The Matrix Awakens as you learn how to make use of this powerful platform.

Master the art of video game music with this month's new learning path

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March 14

Master the art of video game music with this month's new learning path

This month, learn how to bring music into your video games with a dedicated learning path on Unreal Engine's Quartz system. Discover how to create background playlists, implement one-shots, and then time it all to perfection.

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Master the art of video game music with this month's new learning path

This month, learn how to bring music into your video games with a dedicated learning path on Unreal Engine's Quartz system. Discover how to create background playlists, implement one-shots, and then time it all to perfection.

New training videos explore <em>Slay </em>Virtual Art Department pipeline

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February 23

New training videos explore Slay Virtual Art Department pipeline

To create the animated short Slay, Mold3D Studio used Unreal Engine as the foundation of their real-time pipeline. Now they’ve created a six-part video series detailing the real-time animation process with an emphasis on insights into Virtual Art Department (VAD) workflows.

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New training videos explore Slay Virtual Art Department pipeline

To create the animated short Slay, Mold3D Studio used Unreal Engine as the foundation of their real-time pipeline. Now they’ve created a six-part video series detailing the real-time animation process with an emphasis on insights into Virtual Art Department (VAD) workflows.

Explore in-camera VFX and real-time cinematics with free Unreal Online Learning courses

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February 21

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Explore in-camera VFX and real-time cinematics with free Unreal Online Learning courses

In this month’s free Unreal Online Learning courses, you’ll explore the basics of in-camera VFX, learn how to bring a cinematic quality to your work, discover tips for building advanced environments, and much more.

Blueprint for artists

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January 5

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Blueprint for artists

Blueprint isn’t just for programmers, and with just a little know-how, artists can up their game with dynamic actors and simple tools made for their own bespoke needs. Come find out how to get started!

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December 28

C++ for Blueprinters

Have you mastered Blueprints and want to take the next step into C++ to leverage more from the engine? It's easier than you think! In this tutorial, you'll learn the basics of exposing C++ to Blueprints, migrating Blueprints, and more.

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C++ for Blueprinters

Have you mastered Blueprints and want to take the next step into C++ to leverage more from the engine? It's easier than you think! In this tutorial, you'll learn the basics of exposing C++ to Blueprints, migrating Blueprints, and more.

Go from movies to mixed reality with free Unreal Online Learning courses

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December 15

Go from movies to mixed reality with free Unreal Online Learning courses

Learn how to make high-quality cinematics; design block-block games; and even design a HoloLens 2 experience using this month’s free Unreal Online Learning courses.

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Go from movies to mixed reality with free Unreal Online Learning courses

Learn how to make high-quality cinematics; design block-block games; and even design a HoloLens 2 experience using this month’s free Unreal Online Learning courses.

Learn Unreal Engine for Microsoft HoloLens 2

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November 12

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, incorporate sound, and prepare your experience for distribution. Loads of tips and tricks, too.

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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, incorporate sound, and prepare your experience for distribution. Loads of tips and tricks, too.

Make a MetaHuman and more with new Unreal Online Learning courses

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November 9

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Make a MetaHuman and more with new Unreal Online Learning courses

Create rapid characters for virtual production; design an aim trainer for first-person gamers; and learn how to apply Blueprint to level designs with this month’s free Unreal Online Learning courses.

Something old, something new at Unreal Online Learning

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October 7

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Something old, something new at Unreal Online Learning

This month at Unreal Online Learning the focus is on virtual production, with courses on both character animation and ray-traced lighting. On the flip side of high-tech, we’ve also got a course on how to make your game look like a 2D classic. Check out the courses and bring your skills to the next level for free!

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

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September 28

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.

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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.

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September 10

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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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.

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

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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.

Full Body IK: Procedural Dragon Animations

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August 24

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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.

Unreal Online Learning offers new courses for better user experiences

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August 18

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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

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.

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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.

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August 10

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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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 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.

New courses for game developers at Unreal Online Learning

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July 19

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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.

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!

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

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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.

New courses on optimization and Blueprint

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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

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.

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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.

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

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October 16

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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.

Webinar: Creating Visual Effects With Unreal Engine

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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.

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

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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

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.

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