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Open 3D Engine

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Purpose
O3DE is an open-source, cross-platform real-time 3D engine for creating interactive experiences, including games and simulations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Free plan
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Founded
2021Read 28 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Asset workflow
O3DE includes a unified asset processor, supports JSON-formatted assets and manifests, and allows asset builders to be scripted with Python.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Community support
The site points users to Discord, GitHub forums, and FAQs for support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3de.org
Download availability
The download page describes O3DE as open source and free and lists downloads for Linux and Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3de.org
Maintainer support
The O3DE FAQ says the project uses a community-led model and will continue supporting CI/CD infrastructure, website hosting, code repositories, and technical governance.Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3de.org
Mobile export
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Modular design
The engine is composed of Gems that developers can select, customize, or replace.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Multiplayer tools
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Networking
The networking Gem supports TCP/UDP transport, encryption and compression, and player-hosted or dedicated-server models.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Organization
The Open 3D Foundation, which houses O3DE, is part of the nonprofit Linux Foundation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3df.org
Physics integrations
The documented simulation SDK integrations include NVIDIA PhysX, NVIDIA Cloth, and AMD TressFX.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Renderer
O3DE uses Atom, a modular physically based renderer with DirectX 12, Vulkan, and Metal graphics API support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
ROS integration
The O3DE home page describes robotics use through deep integration with the Robot Operating System (ROS).Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3de.org
Scripting
Runtime logic can be created with visual Script Canvas or Lua, and both can be used in the same project.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Scripting languages
C++,Lua,Script CanvasRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Security reporting
The security guidance asks vulnerability reporters to use [email protected] and says the SIG-Security response team should respond within three working days.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Source code model
open_sourceRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Supported platforms
Windows and Linux are listed as supported host and target platforms; Android is listed as a target, while macOS and iOS support are described as experimental.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.o3de.org
Target platforms
Windows,Linux,AndroidRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org
Visual scripting
YesRead 24 Sep 2026 · o3de.org

Plans and prices

Open 3D Engine Free Open source · Free · Linux and Windows downloads Read 9 Oct 2026 · o3de.org

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