UE 5.5 for Linux does not include Bridge plugin!

TurkowLoKo
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:20:11 +0000
Pipeline & Plugins

Hi everyone,

I’ve been using the precompiled Unreal Engine 5.5 for Linux, and I’ve noticed that the Bridge plugin—which is critical for importing/managing MetaHumans—is completely missing from the editor.

This breaks the workflow for accessing MetaHumans through Quixel Bridge on Linux.

Some background:

Before UE 5.5, the Bridge plugin was distributed separately and worked fine on Linux.

After Epic integrated Bridge directly into the engine (instead of a standalone plugin), it seems to have disappeared from the Linux build. The Linux page now only includes the “FAB” plugin, but there’s no sign of Bridge. (check here https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/linux

Has anyone else encountered this?

Is there any official word on whether Bridge will be supported on Linux in future updates?

Are there workarounds to get MetaHumans working in UE 5.5 for Linux right now?

I’d really appreciate any insights from the community or updates from Epic!

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