NEWS
Featured free Unreal Marketplace content—December 2022
It’s the season of giving and time for more free Marketplace content. Get ready for your grand opening with over 300 models in a Hospitality Pack, build your secret hideout using modular gothic temple pieces, and adorn the world with beautiful stylized environment assets. Then, hop through a complete platformer set, before driving away in your brand-new stylized truck. These assets are available for free through the end of the month—and you’ll be able to download this hand-painted environment as part of our permanently free collection. Head to the UE Marketplace now to collect them all!
Unreal Fest 2022: catch up on content for game developers
Are you looking for more game dev resources? During Unreal Fest 2022, experts from Epic Games and the community offered practical training and shared illuminating insights on a wide range of topics, from building open worlds to keeping asset dependency chains under control. Head to Unreal Fest 2022 - Unreal Engine to watch all of the sessions on-demand!
Get game audio tips from our favorite talks at GameSoundCon
For you audio aficionados, we’ve shared a roundup of presentations from GameSoundCon 2022—the largest audio and sound design show for games! Discover what’s in store for the UE Audio engine, how game devs—including Epic—use MetaSounds in their projects, and more.
We’ve been asked on more than one occasion, “What is augmented reality?” Well, we’ve put together a handy article to explain just what augmented reality, or AR, actually is. Head to the feed to learn the basics, what AR is used for, how it works, and much more.
High on Life pushes the frontiers of comedy in video games
From Squanch Games, the studio founded by Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland, High on Life has been described as Blade Runner meets Jim Henson. We caught up with several members of the studio to find out their inspirations for the comedic cosmic adventure, how they designed their talking weapons and companions, and beyond.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
The first project brewing up in our community spotlight this week is from Epic MegaGrant recipient Alchemical Works. The action-RPG BattleJuice Alchemist adds flask drawing to the classic formula. Set off to explore the wilderness, learn ritual magic, solve riddles and craft potions to fight demonic hordes. Wishlist BattleJuice Alchemist on Steam!
Industrial Sci-Fi and Modular Oil Rig
Next up is this beautiful Industrial Sci-Fi and Modular Oil Rig from Sierra Division. This pack was created in the hopes that one day we may no longer need oil rigs, and this model could serve as a memory of the journey taken to preserve our planet. A portion of every sale of the Oil Rig pack will be donated to the Ocean Conservancy. Head to the Marketplace listing to learn more.
And capping off this week’s roundup is a beautiful African fable of sisterhood, envy, and ancient evil from Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma. The Voice in the Hollow is a love letter to ‘60s and ‘70s westerns and horror films. Watch the complete short and then be sure to check out what they’ve shared from behind the scenes.