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Tim Sweeney
04/30/25
@ Lex Fridman
Epic's Quicksole team has scanned tens of thousands of real-world objects, creating a high-quality library of assets for Unreal Engine.
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Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467
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04/30/25
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The development of Unreal Engine involved a collaborative effort from a diverse team, where constant iteration and improvement were key to success.
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