Categories Posted inin Development Unreal Engine 4 goes free — but Epic Games still gets its 5% cut of your royalties Posted byby Jason Wilson March 2, 2015 Updated June 18, 2025 1 min Share this article twitter facebook linkedin bluesky Click here for all of GameBeat’s 2015 Game Developers Conference coverage. One of the most advanced game engines in the industry is now free, though you will still need to pay a royalty for its use after you ship your game. Unlock premium content and VIP community perks with GB M A X! Join now to enjoy our free and premium perks. Join now → Sign in to your account.