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Unreal Engine 5.6 is now available
Build bigger open worlds and create animations and MetaHumans faster with Unreal Engine 5.6.Spotlight
Building real-time cities and digital twins with Geopogo
Geopogo believes that city planning software should generate immersive, high-quality experiences while remaining affordable and easy to use. This is the reasoning behind Geopogo Cities, an innovative 3D digital twin platform powered by Unreal Engine.Spotlight
Smart Spatial: digital twins for the Ethiopian railway system
Smart Spatial brings “X-ray vision” to infrastructure—the ability to see where and why issues arise—leading to faster and smarter decisions. Read about their advanced approach to digital twins, including recent work on the vital railways of Ethiopia.Learning
June’s free Epic learning content: a new game sample, Chaos Cloth in 5.6, and more
Check out the latest batch of free Epic learning content, including the Parrot Game Sample, Chaos Cloth updates, tutorials on game performance and optimization, Epic ecosystem tools for archviz, and much more.News
Parrot Game Sample: a new practical resource for game devs switching to Unreal Engine
Want a practical and fun way to learn game development in Unreal Engine if you’re coming from Unity experience? Secret Dimension created the same game in each engine and documented everything for you. Check out the sample project here.Interview
Exploring everyday experiences in ‘to a T’
We catch up with Keita Takahashi to find out how he used Unreal Engine 5 to create an episodic adventure game about a teenager who is, believe it or not, stuck in a T-pose.News
Fab June Flash Sale June 17-20!
Get up to 70% off over 13,000 assets in the Fab June Flash Sale! The sale starts at 10 AM ET on June 17, 2025 and runs until 5 PM ET on June 20. Check out some of the sale highlights here.News
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.News
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.News
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.News
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.News
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.News
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!News
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.News
Automotive & mobility news, trends, and innovations for 2025
We take a look at the latest innovations and use cases of Unreal Engine for automotive and mobility that are shaping the future of the industry.News
Fab Spring Creator Sale is now on!
Get up to 70% off over 60,000 assets in the Fab Spring Creator Sale! You’ve only got until 5 PM ET on April 29 to snag yourself a deal. Take a look at some of our sale highlights here.News
Reach the next level with Epic Professional Training
Technology is constantly evolving. With Epic Professional Training, you can ensure your workforce has the skills and expertise to help your company thrive. Find out more here.News
The Unreal Authorized Instructor Program now includes on-demand instructors
The Unreal Authorized Instructor Program is expanding to include on-demand instruction, recognizing the effectiveness of asynchronous learning.News
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.News
Unreal Academy expands resources for educators
Discover how Unreal Academy’s Post Secondary Library supports academic partners with curated learning paths and curriculum resources.News
Unreal Engine’s improved royalty reporting system
There’s a new and improved Unreal Engine royalty reporting system on the Developer Portal, making it easier than ever to report revenue and calculate royalties.