Build NYC in Unreal Engine Fast!

The “City Core – New York” pack by PolySphere Studio offers 3D artists and game developers a comprehensive toolkit for creating realistic downtown New York environments. This Unreal Engine asset pack features procedural building blueprints with extensive customization options, enabling the rapid creation of detailed cityscapes.

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The “City Core – New York” asset pack is a game-changer for anyone looking to build a sprawling, detailed New York City environment in Unreal Engine. PolySphere Studio has packed this asset with a wealth of tools and assets designed to streamline the creation process, from procedural building generation to detailed props and interiors. Whether you’re a seasoned game developer or a 3D artist looking to create stunning visuals, this pack offers something for everyone.

Procedural Building Blueprints: The Core of Customization

The heart of the “City Core – New York” pack lies in its procedural building blueprints. These blueprints allow users to generate a wide variety of building styles with ease. In their overview video, PolySphere Studio demonstrates how you can adjust parameters like the number of floors, building shape, and materials to create unique structures. This level of customization means you can quickly populate your city with diverse and realistic architecture.

According to PolySphere Studio, the tedious, repetitive work is handled by the blueprints, leaving you free to modify each building or modular piece at any time. This saves significant time and effort compared to modeling each building from scratch.

Key customization features include:

  • Building Presets: Quickly apply pre-designed styles for instant variation.
  • Custom Shapes: Define the footprint of your buildings for unique silhouettes.
  • Material Options: Choose from a wide range of realistic materials to match your desired aesthetic.
  • Levels: Adjust the number of floors to create skyscrapers or low-rise buildings.
  • Mouldings, Facades, Corners, and Entrances: Fine-tune the architectural details for added realism.

Interiors and Functional Doors

One of the standout features of this pack is the ability to enable interiors for the generated buildings. This adds a new layer of depth and realism to your city environments. You can add interior floors and even include functional, openable doors.

Props and Area Styles

To further enhance the realism, the “City Core – New York” pack includes a variety of props and area styles. These assets help to populate your city with details that bring it to life. From street furniture to rooftop elements, these props add the finishing touches to your urban landscape.

Budget-Friendly Alternatives

PolySphere Studio also offers more budget-friendly options for those who don’t need the full feature set of the “City Core – New York” pack. The American City Packs (Bundle) [external link] and the Downtown – City Pack [external link] offer a range of assets at a lower price point.

Comprehensive Documentation

To help users get the most out of the “City Core – New York” pack, PolySphere Studio provides detailed documentation. This documentation covers all aspects of the asset pack, from installation to advanced customization techniques. Source: PolySphere Studio GitBook [external link]

Final Thoughts

The “City Core – New York” pack is a powerful tool for creating realistic and detailed urban environments in Unreal Engine. With its procedural building blueprints, extensive customization options, and comprehensive documentation, this asset pack is a valuable addition to any 3D artist’s or game developer’s toolkit.

Source:
PolySphere 3D – [UE5] Procedural Buildings With Interiors – City Core – New York – Documentation Tutorial