Character Creator 5 Delayed with Big Promises: ActorMixer and Key Improvements for 2025
Reallusion has swapped "Coming Soon" for "It will be worth the wait," delaying Character Creator 5 until August 2025. But the announcement comes loaded with juicy news: from HD base models to ActorMixer, a modular system that could revolutionize how we create 3D characters. Because sometimes, a delay tastes better when it comes with extra features. ⏳✨
"We don't want to release just another update, but to reinvent character creation" - The Reallusion Team
What CC5 Will Bring (and Why It's Worth the Wait)
The star improvements:
- HD Base Models: Textures and topologies ready for cinematic renders
- Advanced Facial Animation: Rigs that capture micro-expressions without going through ZBrush
- Precise Lipsync: Integration with audio tools for realistic dialogue
ActorMixer: Digital Lego for 3D Characters
The big news is this system that allows:
- Combining components (heads, bodies, clothing styles)
- Modular library with interchangeable assets
- Real-time compatibility between parts
Total Connection to Your Pipeline
Reallusion promises:
- Export to Unreal 5.4 with optimized materials and rigs
- Plugin for Blender 4.2+ that maintains all properties
- Support for metahumans and physical simulations
So while the calendar slowly advances towards August 2025, artists can console themselves by thinking that CC5 won't be a simple update, but a generational leap. That said, Reallusion: this time, the "coming soon" better be definitive. 😉
PS: Rumors say the team is so deep into development that they even dream of modular topologies... the purest form of the 3D artist syndrome.