Amazon Lumberyard
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| Developer(s) | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Preview release |
Beta 1.4
/ August 10, 2016 |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | C++[1] and Lua[2] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Platform | Xbox, Playstation, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Game engine |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website |
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Amazon Lumberyard is a free cross-platform triple-A game engine developed by Amazon and based on the architecture of CryEngine, which was licensed from Crytek in 2015.[3][4][5] The engine features integration with Amazon Web Services to allow developers to build or host their games on Amazon's servers, as well as support for livestreaming via Twitch.[6] The source code is available to end users with limitations: users may not publicly release the Lumberyard engine source code or use it to release their own game engine.[7] Lumberyard launched on February 9, 2016 alongside GameLift, a fee-based managed service for deploying and hosting multiplayer games, intended to allow developers to easily develop games that attract "large and vibrant communities of fans."[8] The software is currently in beta and can be used to build games for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4,[9][8] with limited support for iOS and Android.[10]
Amazon released an update to Lumberyard on March 14, 2016, which included support for certain mobile devices, such as A8-powered iOS devices and Nvidia Shield, an FBX importer, and integration with Allegorithmic's texturing software Substance.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Lumberyard Details". Amazon. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
Lumberyard provides free access to its native C++ source code.
- ↑ "Lua Scripting - Lumberyard". Lumberyard Developer Guide. Amazon. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Morrison, Angus (February 9, 2016). "Amazon launches free 'triple-A' Lumberyard engine". PC Gamer. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Makuch, Eddie (April 6, 2015). "Amazon and Crytek Agree to Licensing Deal Worth $50-$70 Million - Report". GameSpot. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Takahashi, Dean (February 12, 2016). "Inside Amazon's decision to make a video game engine". VentureBeat. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Good, Owen S. (February 9, 2016). "Amazon rolls out Lumberyard, an entirely free game development engine". Polygon. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Amazon Lumberyard FAQ". Amazon Web Services, Inc. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
- 1 2 Nutt, Christian (February 9, 2016). "Amazon launches new, free, high-quality game engine: Lumberyard". Gamasutra. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ Neltz, András (February 9, 2016). "Amazon Releases Its Own Game Engine For Free". Kotaku. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- 1 2 Connors, J.C. (March 14, 2016). "Now Available – Lumberyard Beta 1.1". Amazon GameDev Blog. Retrieved April 2, 2016.
- ↑ Jarvis, Matthew (March 16, 2016). "First Amazon Lumberyard update brings mobile support, Substance integration". Develop. NewBay Media. Retrieved April 2, 2016.