Epic Introduces Unified Fab Marketplace Amid Artist Concerns

The launch of Fab, Epic's new combined marketplace, brings together the offerings of Unreal Engine Marketplace, Sketchfab Store, and Quixel, with plans to integrate ArtStation's marketplace in the future. This move aims to provide a single destination for developers to discover, buy, and sell digital assets, including 3D models, environments, visual effects, and more. However, the transition has sparked confusion and outrage among artists and developers, particularly within the Sketchfab community, who fear that their content may be removed. Epic has reassured users that their content will not be deleted and that the Sketchfab website will remain intact, with its utility and features being preserved. The company plans to expand social and community features on Fab over time and has committed to investing in the capabilities of Sketchfab and ArtStation. Despite initial concerns, Epic believes that the unified Fab store will ultimately benefit both creators and customers by providing a comprehensive marketplace for digital assets.