3D Models for CryEngine

CryEngine's primary import format is FBX (.fbx). The Sandbox editor and Asset Processor can import FBX files containing meshes, skeletal rigs, animations, and materials. OBJ files are also supported for static mesh import (without rig or animation data). CryEngine converts imported FBX/OBJ files into its native .cgf (static geometry) and .skin/.chr (character/skeleton) formats at import time. For best results: export FBX from your DCC tool at FBX 2014 or later, triangulate before export, and apply transformations. PBR textures should be provided as separate PNG/TIF maps — CryEngine's Material Editor connects albedo, normal, roughness, and metalness channels.

CryEngine uses a LOD (Level of Detail) system where you define multiple mesh resolutions (LOD0–LOD5) per asset. LOD0 is the highest-detail mesh shown at close range. Practical budgets: LOD0 hero characters: 10,000–25,000 triangles; LOD0 weapons: 3,000–8,000 triangles; LOD0 vehicles: 15,000–40,000 triangles; LOD0 large props (doors, crates): 500–2,000 triangles; LOD0 environment pieces (rocks, foliage): 200–800 triangles. Lower LODs should reduce polygon count by 50–75% per step. If you are purchasing a base mesh from Proofly, plan to use it as LOD0 and generate additional LOD levels using CryEngine's built-in LOD generator or Simplygon/InstaLOD.

CryEngine 5.7+ uses a Physically Based Rendering (PBR) pipeline via its Atom renderer. The material setup in CryEngine's Material Editor requires: Albedo (diffuse color, no lighting baked), Normal map (DirectX convention — Y-axis inverted from OpenGL), Roughness map (white = rough, black = smooth), Metalness map (black/white binary mask), and optionally AO (ambient occlusion) and Emissive maps. Many Proofly models include PBR texture packs (GLB/FBX listings with textures) — check the listing for texture map details. If purchasing an OBJ model without textures, you can apply CryEngine's library materials or use Substance Painter to bake your own textures from a high-poly reference.

Yes — Proofly models with a Commercial license can be used in commercial CryEngine games (shipped products, sold on Steam, Epic Games Store, or console storefronts). The Commercial license covers embedding the model geometry and textures in your game build, including in sold copies of the game. It does not cover re-selling the model files themselves or distributing them as standalone asset packs. The Extended license covers use cases where the model is part of a game that is sold — always check the license tier on each Proofly listing before purchasing for commercial projects.

Yes — CryEngine fully supports FBX skeletal animation import. The Asset Processor converts FBX with rig + animation clips into .skin (mesh) and .caf (animation clip) files. CryEngine's Character Tool and Animation Graph (Mannequin system or the newer Animation Controller) can then blend, layer, and trigger animations at runtime. For Proofly rigged character models: download the FBX format listing, import via Sandbox's Asset Browser, and CryEngine's Asset Processor will automatically detect the skeleton and animation clips if they were baked into the FBX. Root motion and in-place animations both work. Check that the FBX skeleton naming convention matches what your animation graph expects — you may need to retarget using CryEngine's Retargeting tool.