Qualcomm and Epic Games Enhance In-Vehicle Experiences with Unreal Eng

Highlights:

First-ever direct deployment of Unreal Engine into Qualcomm’s Snapdragon automotive platforms, giving automakers that leverage Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions exclusive access to pre-integrated and optimized Unreal Engine features
Turnkey solution provides developers access to tools and features available to create unprecedented in-cabin visualization capabilities, including customizable graphics for next-generation automotive HMI systems

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Epic Games today announced the deployment of Unreal Engine pre-integrated and optimized for the Snapdragon® Cockpit Platform, a key platform of Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solutions, to create an out-of-box solution that empowers global automakers to deliver immersive user experiences. With the cohesive human machine interface (HMI) solution, automakers will be equipped to develop high-quality digital cockpit systems that are customizable and scalable across all vehicle types, and tiers.

The collaboration marks the first time Unreal Engine is being directly integrated into Snapdragon automotive platforms. Through the technology collaboration, global automakers who utilize Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions will have exclusive access to Unreal Engine tools with optimized features, providing powerful, never-before-seen, in-cabin visualization capabilities, which includes fully customizable 2D and 3D visuals to set new industry standards for in-cabin environments.

Serving as a creative foundation for design, UX/UI and simulation, Unreal Engine supports unified assets across all applications, offering fast and flexible workflows that result in cost savings, while enabling real-time collaboration and iteration at every stage.

The Snapdragon Cockpit Platform revolutionizes vehicle interaction with advanced technologies, enhancing user interfaces, connectivity, and in-cabin environments. Leveraging high-performance computing, immersive graphics, and AI, it improves user experiences and drives the shift towards connected and intelligent mobility.

"We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Epic Games to set new standards of in-vehicle experiences." - Laxmi Rayapudi, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

"By seamlessly integrating Unreal Engine with Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms, we're empowering automakers and the ecosystem to innovate and elevate in-cabin experiences to new heights. We look forward to showcasing the power of co-innovation to unlock new possibilities for in-vehicle experiences." - Laxmi Rayapudi

"Unreal Engine is the most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool, providing unmatched fidelity and possibilities, whether you’re building for games or for user interfaces." - Bill Clifford, Vice President and General Manager for Unreal Engine at Epic Games

"Partnering with HMI pioneer, Qualcomm Technologies, and leveraging the capabilities of Unreal Engine and the Snapdragon Digital Chassis, we’re excited to see how automakers usher in the next frontier in in-vehicle experiences." - Bill Clifford

The new HMI solution featuring Epic’s Unreal Engine and Snapdragon Cockpit is currently available for developers. For more information about the collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Epic Games, visit this link.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our proven solutions drive transformation across major industries, and our Snapdragon® branded platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences. Building on our nearly 40-year leadership in setting industry standards and creating era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

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About Epic Games

Epic Games is an American company headquartered in Cary, North Carolina and founded in 1991 by CEO Tim Sweeney. Today Epic is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, and Epic has over 850 million accounts with over 6 billion friend connections across Fortnite, Fall Guys, Rocket League, and the Epic Games Store. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is also adopted across industries such as film and television, broadcast and live events, architecture, automotive, and simulation. Through Fortnite, Unreal Engine, Epic Games Store, and Epic Online Services, Epic provides an end-to-end digital ecosystem for developers and creators to build, distribute, and operate games and other content

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