The new Unreal Engine Beyond Games Sizzle is out!
Showcasing the breadth of talented creators doing amazing work with Unreal Engine outside of games, the projects in this video span industries as diverse as film & TV, animation, broadcast & live events, automotive, architecture, and fashion.
Keep your eyes peeled for Academy Award®-winning animated short War Is Over!, virtual model LAIMA created by Platige Image, Moment Factory’s stunning visuals for Phish at Sphere, Blur Studio’s ‘Unreal Tournament’ episode of Secret Level, and many other inspiring projects.
Showcasing the breadth of talented creators doing amazing work with Unreal Engine outside of games, the projects in this video span industries as diverse as film & TV, animation, broadcast & live events, automotive, architecture, and fashion.
Keep your eyes peeled for Academy Award®-winning animated short War Is Over!, virtual model LAIMA created by Platige Image, Moment Factory’s stunning visuals for Phish at Sphere, Blur Studio’s ‘Unreal Tournament’ episode of Secret Level, and many other inspiring projects.
Games are just the beginning
When you think of Unreal Engine, AAA games like Fortnite, Borderlands 3, or Gears of War probably spring to mind.It’s true that best-in-class rendering, the power to create expansive open worlds, and full access to the source code make it the preferred choice for many developers looking to create top-tier games.
But the engine has evolved far beyond its origins. Today, it's used across industries like film, TV, architecture, and automotive, delivering fast, interactive 3D workflows that cut project times, reduce costs, and boost creativity.
Film and TV
Unreal Engine is now one of the industry-standard tools used in virtual production and in-camera VFX workflows. You may have even seen it in action on TV shows like The Mandalorian and films like Dune: Part Two.It’s used to create virtual sets before a physical version is constructed, enabling directors to quickly explore different camera angles and shots, without the time and expense entailed in moving around heavy real-world equipment like dolly cranes.
You can create final-pixel quality VFX right in the engine, bringing post-process upfront so you get to see all your amazing CG in context with your live action footage.
And for animators, support for live motion capture enables filmmakers to see actor’s performances applied to animated characters instantly.
All that is just for starters—you can find out more about how Unreal Engine is used for Film and TV here.
Architecture
Unreal Engine has been used in the architecture industry for a number of years.Architecture firms can bring their CAD and BIM drawings into Unreal Engine, placing an accurate 3D model of the building into a stunning immersive real-time scene—one that can be explored virtually.
This can then be used to communicate the design idea to stakeholders, helping to refine designs, provide updates on build progress, or even sell property off plan. You can also record videos or take high-quality stills of the building for use in marketing materials.
By incorporating live data in real time—like energy use or IoT data—it’s possible to take the 3D model beyond a mere accurate replica and turn it onto a fully fledged digital twin.
Find out more about using Unreal Engine for architectural visualization here.
Automotive
Real-time technology has the potential to completely transform the legacy processes in the automotive industry.Game engines can be used across the entire automotive production process, from concepting and design, through engineering and manufacturing, and out to marketing, sales, and operations.
Concept artists use Unreal Engine to explore and iterate on ideas instantly, while designers collaboratively tweak and refine designs in real time.
Engineers can test engineering scenarios more cost-efficiently in real-time environments, and planners can streamline production processes by reconfiguring digital twins of their manufacturing facilities.
In marketing, teams can create product content personalized for each customer and salespeople can provide photorealistic vehicle configurators and customized after-sales materials.
What’s more, Unreal Engine is the go-to choice for automakers looking to create human-machine interfaces that deliver best-in-class graphics. Brands including Ford, Lotus, Rivian, Volvo, and more currently have cars on the road with HMIs powered by Unreal Engine.
Find out more about using Unreal Engine for automotive visualization on our automotive hub.
Broadcast and live events
From the SuperBowl to Coachella, Unreal Engine is powering the stunning motion graphics that are wowing today’s audiences.The engine enables producers to seamlessly blend live action with CG, creating those magical “did that really just happen?” moments that thrill viewers.
On set, presenters can work on an LED stage, interacting with high-fidelity graphics to provide commentary in a more engaging way—think of a weatherman standing in a CG storm as he delivers a forecast, for example.
For live events, Unreal Engine can be used to create stunning visual effects that react to the music in real-time, augment the experience for viewers watching concerts at home, or even render holograms of superstar performers for epic gigs in front of a live audience.
Find out more about using Unreal Engine for broadcast and live events here.
Simulation
The simulation industry has long relied upon Unreal Engine to deliver the physical accuracy and realism it needs.When you are training pilots for highly dangerous maneuvers, or seeking to accurately replicate driving conditions to train autonomous vehicles, it’s vital your simulation is as close to real life as possible.
Unreal Engine provides native support for many industry-standard 3D asset formats, and the ability to convert entire scenes at high fidelity through Datasmith—so importing your data is easy.
For those looking to build huge environments, Nanite enables you to render massive amounts of geometric detail, while World Partition means you can easily manage and stream your levels.
And when it comes to ensuring best-in-class visual fidelity, you have powerful tools at your disposal including real-time ray tracing and Lumen alongside built-in particle and physics systems.
Find out more about using Unreal Engine for simulation here.
How to install Unreal Engine
Download the launcher
Before you can install and run Unreal Editor, you’ll need to download and install the Epic Games launcher.
Install Epic Games launcher
Once downloaded and installed, open the launcher and create or log in to your Epic Games account.
Get support, or restart your Epic Games launcher download in Step 1.
Install Unreal Engine
Once logged in, navigate to the Unreal Engine tab and click the Install button to download the most recent version.
Watch how to install