Character Creator Pricing Overview

Character Creator 5 (CC5) Standalone Edition is Reallusion’s flagship 3D character design software, engineered to give artists, game developers, and filmmakers complete control over high-fidelity character generation. As a dedicated, standalone application, CC5 serves as an all-in-one hub to build, customize, and automatically rig realistic or highly stylized 3D humanoids—eliminating the need for complex manual modeling and tedious rigging workflows. By starting with a robust, production-ready human base, users can sculpt their exact vision using an extensive library of morph sliders, dynamic texturing tools, and advanced character-blending systems. Next-Generation CC5 Features: * HD Character Generation: CC5 introduces a massive leap in visual fidelity with support for high-subdivision meshes, 8K to 16K textures, and true geometric displacement (HD Morphs) for incredibly detailed wrinkles, muscles, and silhouettes. * Ultra-Realistic Facial Details: Benefit from the completely revamped HD Eyes (adjustable irises and detailed color mapping) and fully geometric eyelashes designed to hold up perfectly under cinematic close-ups. * ActorMIXER System: Rapidly prototype unique digital humans by seamlessly blending the facial features, body types, and skin textures of multiple existing characters using an intuitive visual mixer. * Advanced Automatic Rigging: Every character generated in CC5 is instantly equipped with a complete body skeleton and an advanced HD facial rig. The upgraded facial system includes Extended+ profiles and corrective morphs to ensure flawless, lifelike expressions and lip-syncing. * Limitless Granular Customization: Tweak everything from global body proportions to the exact shape of individual teeth. Combine this with CC5's dynamic layered texturing to add organic imperfections, scars, tattoos, and custom makeup. Revolutionary Pipeline Compatibility The CC5 Standalone Edition is built to integrate seamlessly into your existing 3D production pipeline: * Native MetaHuman & Unreal Integration: CC5 characters are now fully compatible with Unreal Engine's MetaHuman skeletons right out of the box. Bypass tedious third-party conversions and instantly leverage MetaHuman's audio-driven lip-sync and Control Rig tools on your custom CC5 creations. * Universal Auto Setup: Seamlessly export fully rigged characters with automatically configured shaders and skeletons to Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, and Marmoset Toolbag. Who is CC5 Standalone Best For? Character Creator 5 Standalone is the ultimate foundation for Independent 3D Artists, Indie Game Developers, and Virtual Production Studios. Whether you are populating background crowds, designing highly stylized cartoon mascots, or sculpting AAA-quality realistic heroes, CC5 removes the technical bottlenecks of traditional character creation so you can focus entirely on art and storytelling.

Character Generation & Sculpting Universal Character Base: Access highly optimized topology bases (CC1 to CC5), including standard game-ready models (10K poly) and high-definition characters (70K+ poly). HD Morphing & Details: Sculpt organic shapes using hundreds of morph sliders. Features true geometric displacement for dynamic wrinkles, highly detailed HD eyes, and geometric eyelashes. ActorMIXER (Standard): Rapidly prototype unique digital humans by seamlessly blending the facial features, body types, and textures of multiple existing characters. Custom Character Import: Import any custom biped, creature, or non-standard humanoid to characterize and integrate it into the CC ecosystem.
Automatic Rigging & Animation Setup Advanced AccuRIG: Instantly transform static 3D biped models (OBJ/FBX) into fully animatable characters with automated bone placement and precise skin weight calculation. HD Facial Rigging: Every character is automatically equipped with an advanced facial rig. Includes standard, Extended-Plus, and HD Facial Profiles with built-in corrective morphs for flawless lip-syncing. MetaHuman Compatibility: Native support for MetaHuman facial animation and skeletons, allowing CC5 creations to be driven directly within Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman pipeline.
Dynamic Skin, Hair & Wardrobe SkinGen (Base Edition): A non-destructive, layer-based texturing system to easily apply realistic skin tones, pores, blemishes, and makeup. Smart Hair System: Generate and customize highly realistic hair, beards, and eyebrows, or use optimized "Lite Hair" for high-performance game rendering. Outfit & Accessory System: Dress characters using modular clothing with dynamic PBR texturing, automated weight-mapping, and an AI-powered clothing restyler. Physics Simulation: Built-in collision and physics setup for hair and soft-cloth simulation.
Workflow & Pipeline Integration AI Smart Search: Rapid in-app asset management using an AI-driven search engine to instantly find clothing, morphs, and materials across your local and cloud libraries. Free Auto Setup Plugins: One-click export that automatically translates shaders and skeletons for Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, and Marmoset Toolbag. ZBrush GoZ Support: Seamless round-trip workflow with ZBrush for intricate sculpting and immediate updates back into CC5. Format Export: Direct export options for FBX, OBJ, and USD (for NVIDIA Omniverse compatibility).
Perpetual License Inclusions One-Time Purchase: Lifetime access to the Character Creator 5 core software without mandatory ongoing subscription fees. Free Minor Updates: Includes all CC5 minor version updates (e.g., 5.1, 5.2) at no additional cost. Commercial Rights: Full commercial export rights for games, films, and virtual production. (Note: Premium AI add-ons like Headshot 3, SkinGen Premium, and ActorMIXER PRO are sold separately or included in the CC 365 Pro subscription tier).
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Character Creator 365 is the all-inclusive, subscription-based edition of Reallusion’s premier 3D character design software. Designed for dynamic game studios, virtual production teams, and professional 3D artists, this annual plan provides an always-up-to-date character generation pipeline with a lower barrier to entry than traditional perpetual licensing. The CC 365 edition stands out by bundling the core Character Creator software alongside highly sought-after, premium AI plugins—such as Headshot (AI photo-to-3D) and SkinGen Premium—that would otherwise cost hundreds of dollars to purchase separately. Subscribers are guaranteed immediate, zero-cost access to all ongoing minor updates and major version upgrades (e.g., transitioning automatically to future major releases), ensuring your studio's workflow is always powered by the absolute latest in AI auto-rigging, HD character sculpting, and real-time rendering technology.

Subscription & Ecosystem Benefits Always Up-to-Date: Instant, free access to all minor updates and major version releases (e.g., CC5 to CC6) for the duration of the subscription. Premium Pro Plugins Included: Unlocked access to top-tier add-ons including Headshot (AI-driven photo-to-3D head generation), SkinGen Premium (advanced multi-layered skin and makeup effects), and ActorMIXER PRO (rapid face/body blending). Cost-Effective Scalability: Lower initial deployment costs allow indie studios and enterprise teams to easily scale their active licenses based on current production needs. Full Commercial Rights: Unrestricted commercial use of generated digital humans for games, films, and marketing.
Core Character Generation Tools Universal Character System: Build anything from 10K low-poly crowd actors to 70K+ high-definition (HD) digital humans with dynamic wrinkles and geometric eyelashes. Advanced AccuRIG: Completely automate the rigging process for any imported static 3D biped model, complete with hard-surface handling and precise skin weight calculation. HD Facial Rigging: Every character comes with an advanced facial rig compatible with standard, Extended-Plus, and HD Facial Profiles for flawless lip-syncing and expression capture. Dynamic Styling: Utilize the Smart Hair system for realistic grooming, and the PBR-based Outfit System featuring AI-powered clothing restyling and auto-weight mapping.
Unmatched Pipeline Integrations MetaHuman Compatibility: Native support for MetaHuman skeletons and facial animation, allowing seamless integration into Unreal Engine’s advanced cinematic pipelines. Free Auto Setup Tools: One-click shader and skeleton translation plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, and Marmoset Toolbag. NVIDIA Omniverse Sync: Direct USD export for real-time RTX path-traced rendering and collaborative digital twin workflows.
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