CARY, N.C. — Epic Games announced today that it has acquired 3Lateral, a developer of digital humans technology and creative content.
The Serbia-based group will continue supporting game industry, film, and television partners while working to advance the state of the art in Unreal Engine’s support for virtual humans and creatures.
Epic and 3Lateral share a track record of Unreal Engine-based collaborations, including the animated short “A Boy and His Kite,” real-time performance capture and moviemaking in “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice,” and the photorealistic, real-time “Siren” and “Digital Andy Serkis” demonstrations.
“Real-time 3D experiences are reshaping the entire entertainment industry, and digital human technology is at the forefront. Fortnite shows that 200,000,000 people can experience a 3D world together. Reaching the next level requires capturing, personalizing, and conveying individual human faces and emotions,” Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said in a statement.
Vladimir Mastilovic will lead Epic’s worldwide digital humans efforts, and the 3Lateral team will continue to support all of its partners.
Epic said its new presence in Serbia will serve as a base for recruiting technical and creative talent in the region.
