# Unreal Engine
URL: https://wwadd.dev/tools/unreal-engine · Official site: https://www.unrealengine.com/license
Kind: High-end 3D game engine · License: Source-available · Last verified: 2026-09-30

Epic's engine for high-fidelity 3D, with C++ and Blueprints visual scripting, and built-in rendering features like Nanite geometry and Lumen lighting. Also used for film and visualization.

Reach for it when:
- High-fidelity 3D on PC and consoles
- Real-time visualization and virtual production

Worth knowing: Engine source access is governed by Epic's license, not an open-source license. The standard game royalty is 5% on attributable lifetime gross revenue above $1M, with exclusions and possible discounts; other uses can require seats. There is no official browser export. Read the current terms before release.