For Unreal developers, Character Creator 5 provides a “fantastic middle ground for the best animation software for character creation. It provides the automated, ready‑to‑animate MetaHuman skeletons with the creative freedom and software pipeline flexibility of ZBrush”.
The result? 12 unique NPCs with 4K textures, full LODs, and lip-sync blend shapes—zero software licenses purchased. The game was Greenlit on Kickstarter.
This article breaks down how to navigate the CC3 to 3DXchange pipeline to produce professional results without spending a dime on third-party plugins.
Reallusion provides free add-ons and integrations that accelerate your design workflow with leading industry tools: For Unreal developers, Character Creator 5 provides a
Mastering Reallusion Character Creator: The Ultimate High-Quality Pipeline Guide
[ Character Creator ] ➔ [ FBX Export with Target Preset ] ➔ [ Target Engine (Unreal / Unity / Blender) ] Export Configuration
While Reallusion monetizes the advanced auto-rigging and motion live-link features, the base CC3 to 3DXchange Pipeline provides something no other software does: a complete, non-destructive character creation suite that exports to industry-standard engines with full fidelity. 12 unique NPCs with 4K textures, full LODs,
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Defines moisture levels, separating dry skin areas from oily zones like the T-zone on the face. Eyes and Teeth Realism Through the dedicated CC Auto-Setup plugins
This initiative effectively gives every artist a for their characters. You can download these bases, customize them in Character Creator, and then use the free pipeline add-ons to further refine them in ZBrush or Blender.
Through the dedicated CC Auto-Setup plugins, characters export directly into Unreal Engine or Unity with all shaders, materials, and skeleton hierarchies pre-configured. What you see in Character Creator matches what renders in the game engine instantly. Omniverse, Maya, and Blender
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High-quality textures usually cost $50+. To get them for free (legally):
