Pre-release version of MetaHuman for Maya plugin access

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Hello,

We are syncing to UE main branch, rather than using stable release version. Is there any way we can get access to pre-release version of MetaHuman for Maya plugin to go with that version? Or should we be using the latest stable release of the plugin from Fab?

Cheers,

Erik

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Hi Erik,

I am checking this with the team. We do not plan to provide a pre-release version of MetaHuman for Maya, and so am confirming compatibility with the existing version.

Thanks,

Mark.

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So yes, this will be compatible.

The underlying DNA file format and MetaHuman Rig Definition is not changing between Unreal Engine 5.7 and the changes being prepared for what will be Unreal Engine 5.8. As a result, a pre-release version is not needed and you can continue using the existing MetaHuman for Maya from Fab.

The situation for the Main branch is a little trickier as this looks beyond the current/next release and is in a greater state of flux. At the moment, this is also compatible with the current build of MetaHuman for Maya.

Mark.

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Thank you for confirming Mark.

Is there any way I can keep up to date in the future if any of the next releases would bring incompatibility between main and previous release versions of MetaHuman ecosystem of plugins?

Erik

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The best way is likely via the forums, and specifically the announcements category - we tend to post release related topics there when needed.

Mark.

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Perfect, thank you!

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