Is it true that the coordinate system has changed starting with Unreal Engine 5.6?

[anonymous-edc (Anonymous User)]

I heard that Unreal Engine is changing its coordinate system. So when will it start to take effect, what should existing users do, and when will they only use the changed coordinate system?

If I change the coordinate system, do I have to change all the rotation transformations again?

[Scoot (Scott)]

Hello, the coordinate system changes will only be impacting the UEFN ecosystem for the time being and not Unreal Engine directly. You can read more on the topic at the linked FAQ.

Left-Up-Forward (LUF) Coordinate FAQ

V36.00 is rolling out today, along with the shift to the Left-Up-Forward (LUF) coordinate system. You don’t need to update your code or content, everything published will continue to work as expected. We’ve put together a FAQ to cover common questions. If your question is not covered here, feel free to ask. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What is actually changing? A: The exact changes associated with LUF are outlined in our documentation Left-Up-Forward Coordinate System in Unreal Editor for…

Please let us know if you have further questions.

Thanks!

[Killerzwerg (Zwergchen)]

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[Killerzwerg (Zwergchen)]

Are you sure it´s not unreal engine directly?

Was much easier to work with top-perspective when X and Y were in the right directions ^^