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How to Migrate Unreal Engine 4 Animation Packs to Unreal Engine 5

If you are a user of Unreal Engine 4 looking to transition your animation packs to Unreal Engine 5, this guide will help you seamlessly migrate your content. Follow these steps to efficiently import and retarget your animation packs for a smooth transition.

Creating a Blank Project in Unreal Engine 5

  1. Start by creating a blank project in Unreal Engine 5.
  2. Name your project and proceed to the content drawer.
  3. Navigate to Add feature or Content Pack and select a third-person pack to add to your project.

Importing Animation Packs

  1. Import your desired animation pack. For example, use the Idle Anim Set Pack from Rose Animation Studio.
  2. In Unreal Engine 5, if your pack was designed for versions up to 4.27, follow these steps to add it to your project:
    • Select the closest alternative version (e.g., 4.27) when prompted.
  3. Verify the successful import of the animation pack in the animations folder of your project.

Resolving Mannequin Compatibility Issues

  1. Upon importing animation packs, you may encounter compatibility issues with included mannequins.
  2. To resolve this, delete the included skeleton from the pack.
  3. Replace it with the UE4 mannequin skeleton available in Game Characters Mannequin UE4 Meshes.
  4. Save the changes to ensure the mesh now uses the compatible skeleton.

Ensuring Retargeting Success

  1. Navigate to the animations folder within your imported pack.
  2. Select all animations and choose Find skeleton to associate them with the appropriate skeleton.
  3. Save all animations to facilitate smooth retargeting using the UE4 to UE5 retargeter tool.

Efficient Retargeting Process

  1. Access the UE4 to UE5 retargeter tool located in Characters Mannequin UE4 Rigs folder.
  2. Choose the animations you wish to retarget and export them to a new folder named UE5.
  3. Confirm the successful retargeting of animations in the designated folder within your project.

By following these steps, you can effectively migrate Unreal Engine 4 animation packs to Unreal Engine 5 and seamlessly utilize them in your projects. If you found this tutorial beneficial, remember to like, subscribe, and share it with others in the Unreal Engine community.

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