Unreal Engine 5.6 Preview Is Now Available

The highly anticipated Unreal Engine 5.6 preview is now available for download via the Epic Games Launcher and GitHub. Here are some key highlights of this release:

• Vast, high-fidelity open worlds with maximum performance and consistent 60Hz frame rates;
• The biggest update yet to the animation authoring toolset;
• MetaHuman Creator is now available in-engine, including blending and sculpting of MetaHuman bodies, plus improved visual fidelity and new real-time workflows for MetaHuman Animator;
• Faster creation with Content Browser 2.0 and the new Viewport toolbar layout;
• The ability to build expansive worlds faster with procedural workflows.

Please note that preview builds are still in active development and may be unstable, so don't forget to create a backup beforehand if you plan to test an existing project.

For a deeper look at what Unreal Engine 5.6 brings, check out videos by JSFILMZ and Proj Prod, showcasing updates to animation, translucency, and much more:

If you're interested in what's coming in Unreal Engine 5.6, don't miss the State of Unreal, broadcast live from Unreal Fest Orlando on June 3.

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