State of Animation Authoring Tools in UE 5.6 | Unreal Fest Orlando 2025
Watch this session recorded at Unreal Fest Orlando 2025 for a look at the current state of Unreal Engine's animation tools.
We explore what Epic Games has done up to this point, what's new in UE5.6, and where we're headed for the future. The session highlights various talks, learning resources, and educational resources, and discusses how Epic's internal teams have been adopting the new workflows.
Learn more about animating in Unreal Engine here: www.unrealengine.com/animation
#Animation, #UE5.6, #UnrealEngine, #UE5, #UnrealFestOrlando
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