Odyssey 2D animation plugin is now free on Fab
Draw, animate, and storyboard in a familiar user interface created especially for 2D artists, all for free with the Odyssey plugin from Fab.Updated game templates for Unreal Engine 5.6—available now
We’ve slashed template sizes to speed up downloads and pack in more features. Plus, meet Variants, a new way to tailor templates for your specific gameplay style, whether it’s a side-scrolling platformer, open-world racer, or top-down strategy game.Take Part in the Unreal Engine Dance Animation Challenge
Get your groove on with this dance animation challenge, cut footloose with the new UE5.6 features and tools, and get some new moves for your portfolio. This challenge is open to all, from beginners to pros.All the big news and announcements from the State of Unreal 2025
A stunning tech demo with CD PROJEKT RED, the latest on Unreal Engine 5.6, AI creator tools and exciting new IP coming to UEFN…there were tons of big announcements at this year’s State of Unreal. Get the skinny here.Hang out with Epic Games at Annecy Festival 2025
Join Epic Games for talks at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Go behind the scenes of the animated film Predator: Killer of Killers and take a deep dive into the animation tools in UE5.6.From 1980s cartoons to the metaverse: a voyage into Spice Frontier’s retro 2D look
Discover how Steamroller Animation achieved a 2D, 1980s-cartoon aesthetic in Unreal Engine for animated show Spice Frontier—and expanded the universe of the story with a Fortnite island made in UEFN.Introducing Career Connections: advice for job seekers in real-time creative industries
Designed for students and new grads, Career Connections brings together industry professionals, recruiters and experts to help you navigate the path into the industry as a real-time creator!Introducing the new 2.5D Game Course
The 2.5D Game Course is a training module that guides you through building a game in Unreal Engine 5 using 2D assets and industry-backed community plugins.Inside the ‘Unreal Tournament’ episode of Secret Level with Blur Studio
Find out how Blur Studio created a real-time animation pipeline from scratch for the ‘Unreal Tournament’ episode of the Amazon Prime series Secret Level, and generated movie-quality results complete with MetaHumans and special effects.Live-action studio switches to all-CG for sci-fi film Babiru
While developing an ambitious sci-fi film about a megalopolis of robots, Second Tomorrow Studios realized that Unreal Engine was just the ticket. Find out how they worked with artists around the world to create the proof of concept for Babiru.April’s free Epic learning content: animation, 3D scanning, HMI, and more.
This month’s free learning content includes a crash course on making animation in UE, programming tutorials from Unreal Authorized Instructors, HMI design tips, and much more.Unreal Fest Bali 2025
Unreal Fest Bali 2025 is coming! Get your tickets and buckle up for over 40 inspiring sessions across two days, hosted on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali.Join Epic Games and our partners at NAB 2025
Don’t miss our talented partners on the show floor at NAB 2025, where they’ll be showcasing cutting-edge applications, virtual environments, and innovative projects powered by Unreal Engine. Read on to find out who’ll be there this year.Free Unreal Engine courses: animating MetaHumans, god rays, PCG tools, and more
Check out this month’s free Unreal Engine learning content and learn skills in everything from MetaHuman animation and procedural content generation to VR game development and visual effects.Changes coming to Epic MegaGrants Submissions in 2025
Want to apply for an Epic MegaGrant this year? Don’t miss this important change regarding the submission window. Read on to ensure you have all your bases covered when it comes to applying for an EpicMegaGrant.Bringing Unreal Engine on macOS up to feature parity with Windows—progress report
Today, we’re excited to share a comprehensive update on the state of Unreal Engine running on macOS devices. Our goal is to achieve feature parity with Windows and provide a cohesive experience for users across all platforms. Find out how we’re doing.
Unreal highlights in the media and entertainment industry this year
This year saw some truly standout Unreal Engine-powered media and entertainment projects. Check out the highlights of 2024 as we look back on Dune: Part Two, Fallout, and much more.Explore the new updates to the Game Animation Sample Project in UE 5.5
The Game Animation Sample Project has been updated for UE 5.5 with over 300 animations, a new Experimental setup that provides better artist control without diminishing quality, setups that are 100% networked and ready for multiplayer, mobile support—and more!Free UE learning content: Blueprint, motion design, and more
Make the most of your holiday season downtime with this month’s batch of free Unreal Engine learning content, covering Blueprint, motion design, real-time lighting, and much more.Moment Factory redefines live concerts with real-time visuals for Phish at Sphere
Discover how adopting a video game approach made it possible to deliver immersive visuals that could follow Phish’s virtuoso musical improv in real time for four musically and visually unique shows at Sphere.