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Character Creator

Import and customize modular character packs directly in Unreal Engine 5. Launching with Synty Sidekick support, with more character pack systems coming soon.

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One-time purchase with lifetime updates included

Important Notice

GameDevBuddy is not affiliated with any character pack creators. At launch, we support Synty Studios' Sidekick character packs. Sidekick and all related character packs are copyrighted works owned by Synty Studios. Users must separately purchase character packs from their respective creators (e.g., Synty Sidekick from the Synty Store or Unity Asset Store). This plugin is a third-party tool that enables use of legitimately purchased character assets in Unreal Engine.

How It Works

Simple 4-Step Workflow

Step 1

Import Packs

Import your purchased character packs into the plugin (Sidekick and more)

Step 2

Choose Base

Select a base character template from your imported packs

Step 3

Customize

Mix and match modular parts, adjust materials and colors

Step 4

Save & Export

Save your character preset and use it directly in your game

Features

Powerful Features

Everything you need to create diverse character populations

Multiple Pack Support

Launching with Synty Sidekick support, with more character pack systems coming soon.

Modular Customization

Mix and match body parts, clothing, and accessories to create unique characters.

Real-Time Preview

See your character changes instantly with live preview in the editor.

Full UE5 Integration

Native Unreal Engine 5 plugin with automatic retargeting for seamless animation workflow.

Material Customization

Adjust colors, textures, and materials on individual character components.

Preset Management

Save and load character presets for quick iteration and variant creation.

Body Morphing

Adjust body proportions and shapes using morph targets for unique character silhouettes.

Animation Ready

All generated characters are rigged and ready for Unreal Engine animations.

Performance Optimized

LOD support and optimization for efficient rendering in your game.

Character Types

Supported Character Types

Works with multiple character pack systems (launching with Synty Sidekick)

Fantasy Characters

Warriors, mages, rogues, and fantasy heroes

Modern Characters

Contemporary civilians, professionals, and urban characters

Sci-Fi Characters

Futuristic soldiers, space explorers, and sci-fi NPCs

Historical Characters

Period-appropriate characters from various eras

Stylized NPCs

Low-poly stylized characters for any game genre

Custom Variants

Create unlimited unique combinations

Comparison

Why Use This Plugin?

Manual Character Assembly

  • -Manually import and organize hundreds of parts
  • -Tediously align and attach modular pieces
  • -Struggle with material assignments
  • -No preview until fully assembled
  • -Time-consuming iteration process
Hours per Character

With Character Creator

  • +One-click pack import and organization
  • +Intuitive drag-and-drop customization
  • +Automatic material and texture handling
  • +Real-time preview of all changes
  • +Save and reuse character presets
Minutes per Character

10x Faster Workflow

Requirements

Software

  • Unreal Engine 5.6 or later
  • GameDevBuddy Character Creator Plugin

Assets Required

  • Compatible character packs purchased separately (e.g., Synty Sidekick from Synty Store)
Integrations

Supported Systems

Export characters ready to work with popular game frameworks

Narrative Pro

by Reuben Ward / Narrative Tools

Coming Soon

Complete game framework with dialogue, quests, combat, inventory, and NPC AI systems.

Dialogue SystemQuest SystemGAS CombatInventoryNPC AI

Flexible Combat System

by Jon Beardsell

Coming Soon

RPG starter kit with advanced melee, ranged & magic combat, plus full RPG systems.

Melee/Ranged/Magic CombatInventory SystemDialogue & QuestsMultiplayer Ready

Easy Survival RPG V5

by Garrett Bear

Coming Soon

Complete survival RPG framework with crafting, building, AI, multiplayer, and full game systems.

Survival MechanicsBuilding SystemCraftingMultiplayerAI Companions

RPG Engine V5

by Konrus

Coming Soon

Third-person RPG framework with MetaHuman support, parkour, tactical gear, and 22+ behavior trees.

MetaHuman SupportParkour SystemTactical Gear22+ Behavior Trees

More integrations coming soon. Have a framework you'd like supported? Let us know

Version History

Changelog

v0.9.0Beta

Early Bird Beta

December 2025
  • Synty Sidekick character pack support
  • Modular character customization system
  • Real-time preview in Unreal Editor
  • UV-based color customization (16x16 grid)
  • Character preset save/load system
  • Species selection with part mixing
  • Morph target support
  • Native UE5.6+ integration

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