Unreal Engine

Licensing options

We’ve streamlined our license options to make your choices clearer. Need something unique? Work with us to create a custom license. Visit our FAQ or reach out to the Epic Developer Community with additional questions.

Standard license

For game developers, students, educators, hobbyists, and independent content creators.
Free to get started
Free to download and free to use in many cases.
See the FAQ for when royalties apply.
includes:
All Unreal Engine features
All learning materials
best for:
Professional creators and developers who don’t require custom terms
Game projects anticipating product revenues of less than $1 million USD
Hobbyists
Learning

Enterprise license

For non-games professionals seeking a direct enterprise-level relationship with Epic Games.
Contact us for pricing
Includes:
All Unreal Engine features
All learning materials
Options for private training
Additional procurement options
best for:
Enterprise organizations with specific business and/or procurement requirements
Enterprise organizations seeking options for private training

Custom license

For both game developers and non-games professionals seeking private training and/or custom licensing terms. 
Negotiable Terms
Custom solutions to fit your unique business needs.
Includes:
All Unreal Engine features
All learning materials
Options for private training
Access to Epic's private Perforce depot
best for:
Game projects anticipating multi-million dollar product revenues
Monetized products or experiences where the standard 5% royalty is not appropriate, such as automotive HMI and OEM agreements
Get in touch, and we’ll work with you to create a licensing solution that works for your ideas and your business needs.

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We’ll work with you to find the right solution for your ideas.

Looking for private training, custom licensing terms, and/or royalty-free distribution of commercial off-the-shelf products? Reach out to us for information on your options. Click below to give us your details (you'll need to sign in or create an Epic Games account), and we'll contact you to discuss finding a solution that works for you.