Epic Games Introduces New Pricing for Non-Game Unreal Engine Projects
Epic Games will introduce a new annual subscription fee of $1,850 "per seat" for non-game developers to use its Unreal Engine, starting with the release of version 5.4 in late April. This pricing model will not apply to game developers, who will continue to pay a 5 percent royalty on products earning over $1 million in lifetime gross revenue. The fee will apply to non-game developers creating linear content, immersive experiences, and infotainment systems, with exemptions for companies earning less than $1 million in annual gross revenue, students, educators, and hobbyists. The annual fee includes access to Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, and RealityCapture, with plans to integrate them directly into the Unreal Engine by 2025.