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Unreal Engine 5 is now available in Early Access!

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May 26

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Unreal Engine 5 is now available in Early Access!

This Early Access build of UE5 is intended for game developers who like to live on the bleeding edge to start testing features and prototyping their next games. This is your first chance to get your hands on Lumen, Nanite, and much more.

Early Access to MetaHuman Creator is now available!

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April 14

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Early Access to MetaHuman Creator is now available!

Have you been waiting to get your hands on MetaHuman Creator? Now’s your opportunity to join the Early Access program and start creating your own unique MetaHumans.

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September 16

Rock surfers, cactus parties—The ‘Summer of Unreal’ sizzle reel is here!

We asked 1,000 artists if they wanted to learn Unreal Engine in four weeks, and boy, did they ever! Feast your eyes on some of the incredible projects that came out of Escape’s most ambitious bootcamp to date.

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Rock surfers, cactus parties—The ‘Summer of Unreal’ sizzle reel is here!

We asked 1,000 artists if they wanted to learn Unreal Engine in four weeks, and boy, did they ever! Feast your eyes on some of the incredible projects that came out of Escape’s most ambitious bootcamp to date.

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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.

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September 7

Featured free Marketplace content—September 2021

Download this month’s free content to animate eye-catching action, build the tavern of your medieval dreams, or even design a vintage home your grandmother would adore.

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Featured free Marketplace content—September 2021

Download this month’s free content to animate eye-catching action, build the tavern of your medieval dreams, or even design a vintage home your grandmother would adore.

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

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September 3

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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.

Webinar: Developing Twinmotion projects further in Unreal Engine

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September 2

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Webinar: Developing Twinmotion projects further in Unreal Engine

Want to do more with your Twinmotion project? Watch the replay of our recent webinar and find out how to bring Twinmotion projects into Unreal Engine for further development and customization.

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August 26

Webinar: The Next Step in Virtual Production

Want to explore the cutting-edge virtual production features in UE 4.27? Watch the replay of our recent webinar and discover the new in-camera VFX innovations that are pushing next-gen filmmaking forward.

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Webinar: The Next Step in Virtual Production

Want to explore the cutting-edge virtual production features in UE 4.27? Watch the replay of our recent webinar and discover the new in-camera VFX innovations that are pushing next-gen filmmaking forward.

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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 24

August Marketplace Sale: Over 1,000 assets—now up to 70% off

It’s modular mayhem with this month’s deals! Apocalyptic cities, epic menu systems, stylized characters—build unique projects faster than ever before with these customizable asset packs.

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August Marketplace Sale: Over 1,000 assets—now up to 70% off

It’s modular mayhem with this month’s deals! Apocalyptic cities, epic menu systems, stylized characters—build unique projects faster than ever before with these customizable asset packs.

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

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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 12

Register now for the 2021 Epic MegaJam

In celebration of the game development industry, and the spirit of collaboration, the 2021 Epic MegaJam is here. Get your team together and get jamming on a brand-new game—we have no doubt the community will enjoy the fruits of your labors as much as you will!

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Register now for the 2021 Epic MegaJam

In celebration of the game development industry, and the spirit of collaboration, the 2021 Epic MegaJam is here. Get your team together and get jamming on a brand-new game—we have no doubt the community will enjoy the fruits of your labors as much as you will!

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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 6

Over 80 Unreal Engine games highlighted during recent summer events

With titles like Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei V and Gearbox Software’s Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, over 20 new Unreal Engine-powered games were revealed during recent gaming events like E3 and Summer Games Fest.

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Over 80 Unreal Engine games highlighted during recent summer events

With titles like Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei V and Gearbox Software’s Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, over 20 new Unreal Engine-powered games were revealed during recent gaming events like E3 and Summer Games Fest.

Explore four new Fortnite Creative lesson plans for teachers

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August 6

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Explore four new Fortnite Creative lesson plans for teachers

Hold students’ attention using one of the most popular games in the world. With our free Fortnite Creative lesson plans, you can explore science, design, and history concepts using a dynamic game environment.

Nanite in UE5: The End of Polycounts?

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August 3

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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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August 3

Featured free Marketplace content - August 2021

Build 10,000 unique characters, RPG-ready fire effects, awesome procedural environments, and more into your next game or interactive experience —without spending a dime.

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Featured free Marketplace content - August 2021

Build 10,000 unique characters, RPG-ready fire effects, awesome procedural environments, and more into your next game or interactive experience —without spending a dime.

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July 30

Exploring modular game features in Unreal Engine 5

Join us as we discuss the plugins that help developers create standalone features for their projects.

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Exploring modular game features in Unreal Engine 5

Join us as we discuss the plugins that help developers create standalone features for their projects.

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July 29

See the Unreal Engine student projects that won this year’s Rookie Awards

From an interactive apartment through to a VR relaxation experience, get inspired by these winning projects from 2021’s Rookie Awards—which can only be entered by non-professional digital artists.

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See the Unreal Engine student projects that won this year’s Rookie Awards

From an interactive apartment through to a VR relaxation experience, get inspired by these winning projects from 2021’s Rookie Awards—which can only be entered by non-professional digital artists.

See the top shorts from India’s Women Creators Program

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July 28

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See the top shorts from India’s Women Creators Program

Earlier this year, twenty women learned the latest techniques in real-time animation in just four weeks! Today, we debut some of their wonderful projects.

Dezeen wants you to ‘Redesign the World’ with Twinmotion

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July 28

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Dezeen wants you to ‘Redesign the World’ with Twinmotion

Announcing 'Redesign the World,' a new competition that asks designers to radically rethink how Earth should contend with climate change so the planet is healthy and inhabitable for years to come.

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July 27

The Animation Learning Challenge 2021: Meet the winner

Ninja Theory artist by day, animator by night, Tobias Noller explains how he crafted an 11-second short with Unreal Engine 5 Early Access and MetaHuman Creator.

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The Animation Learning Challenge 2021: Meet the winner

Ninja Theory artist by day, animator by night, Tobias Noller explains how he crafted an 11-second short with Unreal Engine 5 Early Access and MetaHuman Creator.

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July 23

Exploring MetaSounds: a new high-performance audio system in Unreal Engine 5

Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran and Product Specialist Victor Brodin explore Unreal Engine’s new audio features live.

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Exploring MetaSounds: a new high-performance audio system in Unreal Engine 5

Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran and Product Specialist Victor Brodin explore Unreal Engine’s new audio features live.

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July 22

Ferrari 296 GTB: the first real-life, drivable car in Fortnite crafted in ultra detail with Unreal Engine

Today, Ferrari introduces its new 296 GTB hybrid sports car in Fortnite, making history as the game’s first highly realistic, drivable vehicle and bringing the dream of Italian racing excellence to players using Unreal Engine.

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Ferrari 296 GTB: the first real-life, drivable car in Fortnite crafted in ultra detail with Unreal Engine

Today, Ferrari introduces its new 296 GTB hybrid sports car in Fortnite, making history as the game’s first highly realistic, drivable vehicle and bringing the dream of Italian racing excellence to players using Unreal Engine.

July Marketplace Sale: Set the scene with over 1,000 assets—now 50% off

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July 20

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July Marketplace Sale: Set the scene with over 1,000 assets—now 50% off

Instantly transport someone to another world or time with this month’s deals. Aztec temples, cyberpunk diners, deadly forests—start your adventures ten steps ahead.

Webinar: Motion Design with Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D

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July 19

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Webinar: Motion Design with Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D

Our webinar on creating motion graphics for broadcast using Unreal Engine is now over. If you missed it, fear not—you can watch it on demand here! Learn how to create a sports broadcast promo with the help of Maxon’s Cinema 4D software.

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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.

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July 16

Exploring MegaAssemblies in UE5 Early Access

Using the Valley of the Ancient sample project, we highlight what MegaAssemblies are, why they’re important, and how to use them.

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Exploring MegaAssemblies in UE5 Early Access

Using the Valley of the Ancient sample project, we highlight what MegaAssemblies are, why they’re important, and how to use them.

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July 13

Summer of Unreal animation bootcamp—applications open now

In Europe? Like 3D? Give us four weeks and we’ll turn you into an Unreal Engine animator—for free! Sign up for Summer of Unreal now; Escape Studios has 1,000 spots available for CG artists who want to launch the next phase of their career.

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Summer of Unreal animation bootcamp—applications open now

In Europe? Like 3D? Give us four weeks and we’ll turn you into an Unreal Engine animator—for free! Sign up for Summer of Unreal now; Escape Studios has 1,000 spots available for CG artists who want to launch the next phase of their career.

Featured free Marketplace content - July 2021

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July 6

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Featured free Marketplace content - July 2021

With July’s free Marketplace content, get in shape with custom shape volumes, download an unbe-leaf-able foliage plugin, and get out of a dry spell with some magical effects.

Exploring the new animation features of Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

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June 25

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Exploring the new animation features of Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

Join Epic’s experts as they dive into the details of Motion Warping and Full-Body IK.

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June 25

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.

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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.

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June 23

Teach the fundamentals of Unreal Engine and virtual production: Download your free syllabus

Explore the basics of Unreal Engine and virtual production with two syllabuses already being taught at a university level. Enjoy practical assignments and ideas that will make it easier to roadmap a new class or update one already in motion.

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Teach the fundamentals of Unreal Engine and virtual production: Download your free syllabus

Explore the basics of Unreal Engine and virtual production with two syllabuses already being taught at a university level. Enjoy practical assignments and ideas that will make it easier to roadmap a new class or update one already in motion.

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June 22

Unreal Engine 4.27 is now available in Preview!

A new generation of virtual production and in-camera VFX workflows, updates to architectural and manufacturing pipelines, production-ready Pixel Streaming, and more—take a look at the latest features coming to Unreal Engine 4.27.

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Unreal Engine 4.27 is now available in Preview!

A new generation of virtual production and in-camera VFX workflows, updates to architectural and manufacturing pipelines, production-ready Pixel Streaming, and more—take a look at the latest features coming to Unreal Engine 4.27.

Epic Online Services launches two new free services

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June 22

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Epic Online Services launches two new free services

Voice and Easy Anti-Cheat are new tools that developers can use to connect players with in-game voice chat and to protect PC games against cheating.

Understanding the new World Building features in Unreal Engine 5

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June 18

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Understanding the new World Building features in Unreal Engine 5

We recently explored UE5’s built-in workflows for partitioning and streaming large levels.

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June 16

Three Twinmotion CG asset packs now available to Unreal Engine users

Looking to add life to your Unreal Engine scene? We’ve released three high-quality Twinmotion CG asset packs on the Marketplace. Check out these collections of construction vehicles, posed humans, and sports equipment—now available to Unreal Engine users for free.

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Three Twinmotion CG asset packs now available to Unreal Engine users

Looking to add life to your Unreal Engine scene? We’ve released three high-quality Twinmotion CG asset packs on the Marketplace. Check out these collections of construction vehicles, posed humans, and sports equipment—now available to Unreal Engine users for free.

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June 15

3D architectural design reviews—in the time it takes to make a coffee

Architects’ design review processes have taken a huge leap forward thanks to Twinmotion Cloud: laggy video call reviews are out, and fast, streamlined cloud sharing is in. Find out why architectural design reviews will never be the same again.

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3D architectural design reviews—in the time it takes to make a coffee

Architects’ design review processes have taken a huge leap forward thanks to Twinmotion Cloud: laggy video call reviews are out, and fast, streamlined cloud sharing is in. Find out why architectural design reviews will never be the same again.

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June 11

Download: Unreal Engine 5 Early Access Educator Guide

Educators, you have questions. We have answers! Download our new guide today to learn everything you want to know about Unreal Engine 5 Early Access, including when to start incorporating it into your classroom.

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Download: Unreal Engine 5 Early Access Educator Guide

Educators, you have questions. We have answers! Download our new guide today to learn everything you want to know about Unreal Engine 5 Early Access, including when to start incorporating it into your classroom.

Exploring Lumen — Unreal Engine 5’s dynamic global illumination and reflections system

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June 11

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Exploring Lumen — Unreal Engine 5’s dynamic global illumination and reflections system

Join the team as they highlight what Lumen is, how to enable it, and what it provides.

Bink Video and Bink Audio now available in Unreal Engine for free!

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June 8

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Bink Video and Bink Audio now available in Unreal Engine for free!

Bink Video is a cross-platform performance-oriented video codec that can decode 4K video frames in less than one millisecond and Bink Audio is a performance-oriented audio codec that is capable of perceptually lossless 10:1 compression.

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June 4

Understanding Nanite - Unreal Engine 5's new virtualized geometry system

Join the Unreal Engine team as they take a look underneath the hood to explore how Nanite was used in the sample project Valley of the Ancient.

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Understanding Nanite - Unreal Engine 5's new virtualized geometry system

Join the Unreal Engine team as they take a look underneath the hood to explore how Nanite was used in the sample project Valley of the Ancient.

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June 1

Featured free Marketplace content - June 2021

With June’s free Marketplace content, mix things up with a procedural generation tool, download a treemendous stylized forest, and get a moving experience with a modular underground subway.

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Featured free Marketplace content - June 2021

With June’s free Marketplace content, mix things up with a procedural generation tool, download a treemendous stylized forest, and get a moving experience with a modular underground subway.

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May 27

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New Twinmotion lesson plans for secondary educators

Explore seven new lesson plans that show students how to explore what goes into a great design—from initial concept to final visuals—using Twinmotion and interactive 3D.

Automotive Salt Flats and Winter Scene now available

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May 20

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Automotive Salt Flats and Winter Scene now available

Download the two new beautiful, realistic automotive scenes for free today.

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