CryEngine now on Steam (3.6.2)

grimsonfart

Hi all

Just noticed that CryEngine has been released on Steam for a monthly subscription of 10$ or 7€. Current version is 3.6.2.

O-M-G

mats effect

topic here dude http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=132602

grimsonfart

Well, does not say anything about release etc...

bunneh13

I was just about to grab this, but a lot of it is confusing. docs say current release 3.6.1 steam says 3.6.2. No royalties? what are the limitations of that. I can cancel sub at any point but can I still use it? Docs say 3.6.x is PBR can anyone confirm this? I assume there's a lot of depreciated features its there a changelog anywhere? anyone know what's going on?

Blaizer

Is it really royalty free?
Yes, the monthly subscription fee is all you have to pay, there’s no royalty share required when you commercialize your game projects.

Compared to Unreal engine 4 that's pretty good, but i have my doubts, and more when i read this:

What will happen to my project if I cancel my subscription?
Stopping the subscription means that CRYENGINE and its Tools are no longer available in your account.

I may understand that cancelling the subscription, steam deletes all? :S

bunneh13

What is Wwise?
Wwise from Audiokinetic is the world-class audio engine and integration tool that we’ve chosen to include with CryEngine. Used in AAA games across console, desktop and mobile platforms, Wwise provides a complete audio integration pipeline that we’ve deeply integrated into CryEngine. You can learn more about Wwise here. Wwise ships with CryEngine in Evaluation mode, allowing for projects with under 200 sound files and for non-commercial use. You must upgrade to a commercial license to ship your game.

does that mean we have to use Wwise and buy it if we intend to ship?

5.1. You may distribute and sell UGC but only on the UGC Marketplace designated by Crytek. You are obliged to use the UGC Marketplace for trading UGC, use the designated payment methods and follow all further guidelines set forth by Cryek on the UGC Marketplace from time to time.

does this meamn we can only sell assets made for cryengine on the UGC?

bunneh13

Blaizer wrote: »

I may understand that cancelling the subscription, steam deletes all? :S

This :-

Restrictions on Use: Crytek reserves all rights not expressively granted in this Agreement. Without limitation, Licensee shall not:

· install and use the CryEngine after expiration or termination of the Subscription Period;

is the most descriptive I could find