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Trends in game design and development
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Virtual reality
Virtual reality (VR) is the next step in creating completely immersive gameplay experiences. Game designers need software that can build stunning virtual worlds with efficient performance.
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Procedural content creation
With game worlds getting bigger and more complex, game developers need to create content quickly and efficiently with workflows that can scale to the game’s design.
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Tools that work together
Modern game development requires using many different tools and techniques. Developers look for software that can support the workflows of their team.
Benefits of Autodesk game design software
Autodesk offers a wide range of proven and established 3D tools for game development, from concept to launch. Check out the latest versions of Autodesk's tools and discover the coolest new features for making games.
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Character creation toolset
From low poly characters to complex performance capture, Autodesk software provides the tools that are used to create the most amazing characters in games.
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Procedural workflows
Autodesk software has procedural tools to speed up 3D content creation and scale workflows to the scope and size needed to build massive worlds.
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Blazing fast performance
Game designers need to evaluate and iterate game content quickly. Our tools are designed to offer optimal viewport playback and manipulation of game content.
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Complete pipeline integration
Autodesk software is designed to provide highly customizable and extensible platforms that can support even the most advanced pipelines and workflows.
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Great customers. Great stories.
Insomniac Games
They created Ratchet and Clank and the Spyro series, and now Insomniac Games is bringing a new wave of VR games to life.
Eidos-Montreal
The team at Eidos Montréal discusses how they used 3ds Max to develop their latest game, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided.
Modern Dream
Modern Dream talks about making LA Cops with Maya LT and Unity. Their approach is to be business-oriented and still have fun making games.
Our customers
Game developers worldwide from indie to AAA use Autodesk software to bring their game ideas to life.
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Featured game design and development software
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Maya
Tools for 3D modeling, animation, effects rendering, and compositing.
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3ds Max
3D modeling, animation, effects and rendering software.
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Maya LT
3D animation and modeling software for indie game makers.
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