# Unreal Engine

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Our Unreal Engine Plugin is Open Source! Check it out on [Github](https://github.com/looking-glass/unreal)!
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![The Looking Glass running with Unreal Engine 5 using Epic Games' Architecture Demo by Pasquale Scionti](https://content.gitbook.com/content/PuCaeVAli72TiclYlEG5/blobs/ervN5r6J3xVojwfUyh42/portrait_unreal.png)

The Looking Glass Plugin for Unreal allows you create holographic images and animations using Unreal Engine's cutting edge graphics. 

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Note: the Unreal Plugin is currently intended for cinematic exports. It can be set to run real-time, but the frame rate is low on most systems.
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[⬇️ **Download the plugin**](https://github.com/Looking-Glass/Unreal/releases/tag/1.7)
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[setting-up](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/software/creator-tools/index/setting-up)
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[using-the-unreal-engine-plugin](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/software/creator-tools/index/using-the-unreal-engine-plugin)
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## What's new? :sparkles:

* Unreal Engine 5.5 support
* Support for the Looking Glass 27"displays

For more updates checkout the [change log](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/software/creator-tools/index/change-log).

## Features

* Displays Unreal Engine content in the Looking Glass directly from the engine.
* Multi-view Rendering for improved performance, or Single View Rendering for improved content fidelity. 
* Record quilt videos as PNG sequences from Unreal’s sequencer tool.

## Requirements

* Unreal Engine 5.5
* A computer running Windows 10 or 11
* RTX 3080 or better recommended
* [Looking Glass Bridge](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/software/looking-glass-bridge) v2.5.0 or later

## Design Guidelines

Building experiences for the Looking Glass can be challenging because it's such a new medium. To make sure your demos really pop, take a look at our [Design Guidelines](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/keyconcepts/3d-design-guidelines).

## We'd love to hear your suggestions 💜

If you're having issues with our Unreal Engine Plugin please email us at **<developer@lookingglassfactory.com>** or join our [Discord](https://app.asana.com/0/1201214626789016/1208207993577937/fhttps://app.asana.com/0/1201214626789016/1208218851021599/f).