Epic Games Unveils Groundbreaking Digital Asset Shop
Epic Games Launches Fab Marketplace
Epic Games has launched its ambitious digital asset marketplace, Fab, designed to offer developers a unified platform to acquire essential digital assets like environments and animations. Announced today, this launch not only marks a crucial step in Epic’s vision but also aligns with its goals to facilitate content creation for a potential interoperable metaverse.
Key Features of Fab
- Combines offerings from major platforms: Fab integrates products from the Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab Store, Quixel, and ArtStation Marketplace into one seamless experience.
- Generous revenue model: Developers can benefit from an 88% revenue share for goods sold, matching the existing model on the Epic Games Store.
- Future expansion plans: Updates will include support for assets related to popular platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, enhancing the variety of available content.
Looking Ahead
Although initially set for a 2023 launch, the marketplace’s opening signals Epic's commitment to evolving the digital asset landscape. Creators were already preparing their Unreal Engine Marketplace and Sketchfab products for this transition. Notably, ArtStation Marketplace will remain operational while preparing to migrate its content to Fab by 2025.
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