Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

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Unreal Engine FAQ

Get up-to-date information about everything from pricing, licensing, and your obligations when releasing products, to how to get stuck in with the source code or apply for an Epic MegaGrant. It’s all here.

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Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) tech specs

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What is Unreal Engine?

What is the Unreal Engine License Agreement (EULA)?

What is the Epic Content License Agreement?

How much do I have to pay for Unreal Engine?

How can I manage multiple subscription seats within my company?

Can I assign seats to contractors outside of my organization?

Is MetaHuman part of Unreal Engine?

What will happen if I don’t renew my subscription?

I develop plugins for Unreal Engine. Do I need to purchase a seat?

Do Government organizations have to pay for Unreal Engine?

Is the $1 million threshold tied to product revenue or company revenue?

Is the $1 million revenue threshold always calculated in USD?

What if my currency is other than USD and I am purchasing seats?

Do I have to pay royalties if I release a film or other linear content made with Unreal Engine?

I’m a consultant. Do I owe royalties on consulting fees?

I work for a company that uses a different game engine. Am I allowed to use Unreal Engine on my personal time?

What support resources are available?

Can I create videos or streams about Unreal Engine and use them to generate YouTube ad revenue or Twitch donations?

Can I access previous versions of Unreal Engine?

How do I get started with console game development?

What happens when I send feedback to Epic?

Unreal Engine FAQ

General information

Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) tech specs

Epic Developer Assistant