Epic is updating its EULA to allow AI training on outputs from Unreal Engine and MetaHuman
Epic’s October 30 license update removes specified AI training restrictions after CEO Tim Sweeney described the planned change.
TL;DR
- Epic’s October 30 EULA update removes specified restrictions on using licensed technology and MetaHuman materials with AI.
- CEO Tim Sweeney had said individual game developers could choose whether to permit training on their games.
- Epic’s change log summarizes major amendments, while the conditions governing individual games and other assets remain separate.
Epic Games’ change log says its October 30 update removes Section 6(e) restrictions on using licensed technology as training or prompt input for generative AI. It also removes restrictions on using MetaHuman digital characters and animation curves to build databases or train and test AI and machine learning systems. [3]
On October 27, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said the company was working to remove AI training restrictions on outputs from Unreal Engine and MetaHuman. Game Developer reported the planned change, and Kotaku included his response in an update to its earlier article. [1] [2]
Sweeney said individual games are released under terms chosen by their developers, who can allow or restrict AI training. He also said use of Fortnite intellectual property requires permission or compensation. [1] [2]
Epic says its change log summarizes major amendments and does not detail every change. The update does not by itself settle the terms governing third-party games or assets. [1] [3]
Why it matters
Terms governing licensed technology and terms chosen for individual games can affect different parties in an AI training supply chain. The documented update changes Epic’s restrictions while separate rights and agreements still matter.
Editor's note
The October 30 change log confirms a license update after the earlier reports of Sweeney’s plan. The account does not assume the update grants rights over individual games or third-party assets.