External Assets

Using External Assets in Unreal

• Built-in Project Assets

• Found in two main locations:
  • Level Prototyping Directory:
    • Materials, meshes, textures
    • Basic assets: cubes, cylinders, ramps
  • Starter Content:
    • Architecture: walls with doors/windows
    • Props: chairs, lamps, stairs
    • Blueprints:

      BP Light Studio for basic lighting setup Provides skylight, directional light, atmosphere

• Epic Games Marketplace

• Access: Window menu > Marketplace
• Key sections:
  • Monthly free items
  • “Permanently free collection”
    • Environment assets
    • Modular designs
    • Props

• Quixel Bridge

• Window menu > Quixel Bridge
• Contains Megascans collection:
  • 3D assets
  • Building components
  • Modular assets
• Found in content drawer under “Megascans”
• “Use snapping for quick alignment”

• Important Consideration:

• Balance between:
  • Quick setup with premade assets
  • Custom design needs
• Remember: “Nothing is precious”
  • Can toss/replace with custom assets

External assets provide quick prototyping options through built-in content, marketplace items, and Megascans. The key is balancing speed vs customization while maintaining flexibility to change assets as needed.