MetaHuman Creator Setup (Unreal Engine)

This page describes how to install, configure, and generate a MetaHuman character for use in Unreal Engine projects.

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Requirements

• Unreal Engine 5.6 or newer

• Epic Games Launcher installed

• MetaHuman plugins enabled

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Install Required Plugins

In Unreal Engine → Edit → Plugins, enable the following:

• MetaHuman Creator

• MetaHuman Animator

• MetaHuman Core Tech

• MetaHuman SDK

Restart Unreal Engine after enabling the plugins.

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Install MetaHuman Creator Core Data

MetaHuman Creator requires additional content to be installed through the Epic Games Launcher.

1. Open Epic Games Launcher

2. Navigate to
   Unreal Engine → Library

3. Click the dropdown arrow next to the Launch button

4. Select Options

5. Ensure the following is checked:

MetaHuman Creator Core Data

Apply the changes and allow the download to complete.

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Creating a MetaHuman Character

1. Open the Content Drawer

2. Right-click and select:

MetaHuman → MetaHuman Character

3. Double-click the created asset.

This launches the MetaHuman Creator editor inside Unreal Engine.

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Customizing the Character

Use the MetaHuman Creator interface to customize:

• Face

• Hair

• Skin

• Body

• Clothing

• Accessories

Clothing can also be imported from external sources such as:

• Fab.com

• Custom meshes

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Creating the Rig

Once customization is complete:

1. Click Create Full Rig

⚠️ Important

Once the character is rigged, editing is locked.

To make further changes you must:

Unrig → Edit → Create Full Rig again

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Download Textures

After rigging:

1. Click:

Download Texture Source

2. Select:

2K Resolution Textures

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Assemble the Character for Unreal

Next, assemble the final character.

1. Click Assembly

2. Configure the following:

**Assembly Settings** - **Assembly Type:** UE Cine (Complete) - **Optimization:** Medium - **Root Directory:** Choose your project directory