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August 28, 2026

August’s Epic learning content: Networked physics, dynamic audio, and more

Explore free Epic learning content that covers everything from networked physics and features like Mesh Terrain to tips on key workflows, such as project optimization, material creation, and beyond.

Learning

August 27, 2026

City Sample gets a major update with PCG and Unreal MCP workflows

The City Sample project has been updated for Unreal Engine 5.8 with completely new levels that leverage recent advances in the engine, as well as a collection of additional toolsets, content, and examples for procedural worldbuilding.

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Features for film & television

Visualize, animate, edit, or power your entire production. Build stunning photoreal sets, or create uniquely stylized worlds.

From first concept to finished experience, Unreal Engine’s tried-and-trusted feature set gives you the ability to make faster decisions, collaborate in context, and realize your story’s fullest potential.

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Real-time updates for film-quality assets

With UE5’s real-time environment, you can make changes on the fly and see the results immediately—without compromising on quality. Features like Lumen dynamic global illumination and Nanite virtualized geometry mean there’s no need to wait for light maps to bake, or to throw away the tiny details that make close-ups credible.

Lumen dynamic global illumination

Nanite virtualized geometry

Dedicated virtual production tools

Developed in concert with trailblazing directors and studios, UE5’s extensive virtual production toolset brings new opportunities for creative collaboration to every stage of the filmmaking process—from location scouting and previs, through on-set production and in-camera VFX, to postvis and final pixels.

Virtual scouting

Virtual cameras

nDisplay multi-display rendering

Multi-User Editing

Cinematic editing, rigging, and animation tools

Define and modify lighting, camera blocking, characters, and set dressing on a per-shot basis in the Sequencer multitrack editor. Rig and animate directly in engine with the Skeletal Mesh animation system and Control Rig, or stream animation data from external sources like mocap or Maya with Live Link. Plus, with support for industry standards like Alembic, USD, and FBX, UE5 slots into your existing pipeline.

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Skeletal Mesh animation system

Control rig

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Film & TV success stories

Unreal Engine brings fast iteration to complex shots on Sinners

See how an Oscar-nominated VFX team planned a one-take musical sequence and train arrival.

Michael Ralla | Pepe Valencia, Baraboom!

Inside the ‘Unreal Tournament’ episode of Secret Level

Explore how a team known for game cinematics tackled its most demanding project yet.

Blur Studio

Unreal Engine streamlines desert production on Dune: Part Two

Learn why this landmark sequel’s crew call real-time previs a “godsend.”

Grieg Fraser | Jessica Derhammer

Dimension Studio sees more directors turn to virtual production

Find out how VFX veterans and traditional filmmakers are reshaping modern television production.

Dimension Studio | DNEG 360

Let’s get started.

Ready to make some magic? We’ve got onboarding, tutorials, samples, documentation, and more to get you up to speed.

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Get Started with Unreal Engine

This five-part video series takes you on a whistlestop tour of the essentials, from installing UE5 and navigating the interface to packaging your project.

Virtual Production Visualization Guide

Follow this comprehensive learning path to learn how to visualize your project using performance-capture-based virtual production shoots.

State of Virtual Production | Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

Catch up on what’s coming up next for visualization, live compositing, ICVFX, post-production, and more.

Documentation

Whether you're an artist, a TD, or a programmer, our comprehensive documentation has you covered.

Unreal Engine for New Users

Unreal Engine for Maya Users

Cinematics and Sequencer

Movie Render Pipeline

In-Camera VFX

Programming with C++

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Sample projects

Samples are pre-built projects designed to help you quickly learn and get working in Unreal Engine without needing to start from scratch. Download, play, deconstruct, and make them your own.

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Content Examples

This project’s stations showcase specific UE5 features, including animation, audio, Blueprints, Landscapes, materials, physics, and more.

ICVFX Production Test

Created in collaboration with filmmakers’ collective Bullitt, this test project demonstrates the use of a multi-user nDisplay system.

Niagara Examples Pack

This collection of over 50 VFX Niagara systems is designed to help you learn visually, then adapt or refine to suit your project’s specific needs.

MetaHuman Crowd Sample

This sample project demonstrates a performant and scalable approach to populating scenes with thousands of visually distinct MetaHumans.

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If you're creating a game or application that relies on engine code at runtime and will be licensed to third party end users, you'll pay royalties and won't be required to purchase seats.

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If you're using Unreal Engine for commercial purposes, have generated more than $1 million in the past 12 months, and are not creating a game or application that relies on engine code at runtime and will be licensed to third party end users, then a seat license fee is required.

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