FAB Announcement at Unreal Fest 2024 Seattle: The Dawn of a New Marketplace Era
The Unreal Fest 2024 in Seattle delivered an electrifying revelation: the launch of Fab, a unified digital marketplace that promises to revolutionize how creators discover, buy, sell, and share digital content. With this launch, Epic Games merges Quixel, Sketchfab, the Unreal Engine Marketplace, and ArtStation into a single, powerful platform, making it a one-stop destination for 3D content creators.
Why FAB Is a Game-Changer
Launching in mid-October, Fab offers creators an unprecedented opportunity. For the rest of 2024, Epic Games is offering a 100% revenue share on all Fab Standard-licensed products, allowing creators to earn every penny from their sales during this period. This incentive is designed to kick-start Fab as the premier marketplace for 3D assets, ensuring that both seasoned developers and indie creators thrive on the platform.
More than just a marketplace, Fab provides tools to migrate assets from Quixel, Sketchfab, and Unreal Marketplace, ensuring smooth transitions for existing sellers. Additionally, the integration of these platforms means Fab will house everything from Quixel Megascans to Unreal Engine assets, all under one roof. However, it’s worth noting that starting in 2025, most Quixel Megascans will no longer be free, though any purchases made before the end of 2024 will be yours to keep forever.
Impact on the Creative Ecosystem
The scope of Fab is broad: it not only consolidates the vast catalogs of these platforms but also enhances the tools available to creators. From improved 3D viewers to expanded payout options and enhanced media galleries, Fab is engineered to empower creators at every level. Sketchfab’s transition, for instance, comes with better viewing tools, while Quixel’s massive library of assets will be accessible through Fab’s Unreal Engine and UEFN integrations.
ArtStation, known for its artist-driven portfolios, will also gradually migrate its marketplace to Fab, creating a seamless blend of creative showcase and asset marketplace.
A New Era for Unreal Engine and Beyond
Fab isn’t limited to Unreal Engine users; creators working in other engines or platforms can also sell and buy assets, making it a versatile tool for all game developers, animators, and 3D artists. This inclusivity, coupled with Epic’s support for indie creators through its Indies Space and community forums, positions Fab as a true game-changer.
What’s Next?
As the marketplace launches, expect a flood of high-quality assets ready for integration into your projects, whether you’re building games, virtual worlds, or visual effects. The community around Fab will only grow, with creators from every corner of the industry contributing, sharing, and evolving together.
This announcement marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for digital creators. Whether you’re an indie developer looking to build a sustainable business or a seasoned artist seeking new tools, Fab is set to be the heart of your creative universe.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the launch of Fab reshapes the digital marketplace!