Character Creator
Available NowImport and customize modular character packs in Unreal Engine 5. Create unique characters by mixing and matching parts from supported providers.
Overview
The GameDevBuddy Character Creator is a powerful Unreal Engine 5 plugin that allows you to import, customize, and manage modular character packs directly within the editor. Instead of manually piecing together character parts, the Character Creator provides an intuitive interface to mix and match components from supported character pack providers.
Currently launching with support for Synty Sidekick character packs, with more providers coming soon.
Important Disclaimer
GameDevBuddy Character Creator is not affiliated with any character pack creators (Synty Studios, etc.). You must purchase character packs separately from their respective creators. We honor all creator copyrights and licensing.
Requirements
Software
- Unreal Engine 5.6 or later
- Windows 10/11 (macOS support coming)
- Valid GameDevBuddy purchase
Character Packs
- Synty Sidekick (supported now)
- ⏳More providers coming soon
Installation
1Download the Plugin
After purchasing, download the Character Creator plugin from your GameDevBuddy account dashboard.
Go to Downloads2Install to Your Project
Extract the downloaded zip file and copy the GameDevBuddyCharacterCreator folder to your project's Plugins directory.
YourProject/
├── Content/
├── Plugins/
│ └── GameDevBuddyCharacterCreator/ ← Copy here
└── YourProject.uproject3Enable and Open the Plugin
Open your project in Unreal Engine. Go to Edit → Plugins, search for "GameDevBuddy Character Creator", and enable it. Restart the editor when prompted.
After restarting, open the Character Creator panel from Window → GameDevBuddy → Character Creator.
Getting Started
Once installed and activated, you can access the Character Creator from the main menu:
Window → GameDevBuddy → Character Creator
The Character Creator panel will open, showing you:
- Provider Selection - Choose which character pack provider to use
- Character Preview - Real-time 3D preview of your character
- Part Selector - Browse and select character parts by category
- Export Options - Save your character as a Blueprint or Skeletal Mesh
Character Providers
Synty Sidekick
SupportedFull support for Synty's Sidekick modular character system. Mix and match heads, bodies, accessories, and more from any Sidekick-compatible pack.
You must own Synty Sidekick character packs purchased from the Unreal Marketplace or Synty Store.
Additional Providers
Coming SoonWe're working on adding support for more character pack providers. Stay tuned for announcements!
Customization
Detailed customization documentation coming soon. This section will cover:
- ⏳Material customization and color palettes
- ⏳Saving and loading character presets
- ⏳Blueprint integration
- ⏳Animation retargeting
Troubleshooting
Plugin doesn't appear in the Plugins menu
Ensure the plugin folder is placed directly in your project's Plugins folder, not in a subfolder. The structure should be Plugins/GameDevBuddyCharacterCreator/.
Character parts not showing
Ensure you have the required character pack installed in your project. The Character Creator scans your Content folder for compatible assets. Try refreshing the asset list from the plugin settings.
Still Need Help?
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