Unreal Engine 5’s Modeling Mode Takes Shape

The Unreal Engine team has released an extensive overview of UE5’s modeling tools. The modeling mode of Unreal Engine’s latest version is a direct update of modeling tools first introduced in Unreal Engine 4.24 that continues to grow in depth and functionality. According to the team, the overhauled modeling mode is another step in creating the tools required to create the next generation of interactive experiences that technology like Nanite and Lumen offer.

The overview itself explains the ins and outs of the modeling capabilities of Unreal’s modeling mode. The team explained its core concepts, including polygroups, mesh operations and attributes, UV tools, and more.