Blender model details:

RedSquirrel Summer and Winter Animated | VFX Grace

UE Overview

Presenting a highly realistic winter red squirrel character asset, crafted specifically for Unreal Engine 5.2 and above. This meticulously designed asset encompasses the model, textures, materials, fur, rigging and animations, making it ready for immediate integration into your projects.

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Key Features

Model Details: Total vertex count is 36,050 and polygon count is 35,914, ensuring the model's intricacy and realism.
Textures and Materials: Textures are created using UDIM format and produced in 4K resolution. Textures have already been imported into UE and optimized.
Groom Fur: A complex fur system was created in Blender, and the winter red squirrel's fur styling has been perfectly replicated using UE's Groom technology, with finely tuned materials.

Size of Maps

JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Body_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Body_Hair02_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Body_Hair_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Body_Normal.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Body_Specular.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Hair_ID.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Head_Hair02_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Head_Hair_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Pupil_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Pupil_Normal.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Tongue_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Tongue_Normal.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Tooth_BaseColor.uasset, 4096 *4096
JF0L811A5_RedSquirrel_Winter_Tooth_Normal.uasset, 4096 *4096

Rigging

Global Control:

RedSquirrel_Winter_Rig_grp_ctrl: Control the entire model's global movement and orientation.
Spine Control:

DEF_Neck_Stretch_ctrl, DEF_Spine_006_ctrl, DEF_Spine_002_ctrl and DEF_Spine_000_ctrl: Provide control for the anterior, middle, and posterior sections of the spine respectively.
Neck and Head Control:

DEF_Neck_000_ctrl and DEF_Neck_002_ctrl: Control different segments of the neck.
DEF_Head_ctrl: Main controller for the head.
DEF_Jaw_000_ctrl, DEF_Jaw_ctrl and DEF_Jaw_002_ctrl: Lower jaw controller, managing the opening and closing of the mouth.
Facial Features Control:

With a detailed facial controller to create more facial expressions.
DEF_Eyeball_L_ctrl and DEF_Eyeball_R_ctrl: Eye controllers.
Ear Control:

DEF_Ear_000_L_ctrl, DEF_Ear_L_ctrl, DEF_Ear_002_L_ctrl and DEF_Ear_003_L_ctrl: Controllers for the left ear.
DEF_Ear_000_R_ctrl, DEF_Ear_R_ctrl, DEF_Ear_002_R_ctrl and DEF_Ear_003_R_ctrl: Controllers for the right ear.
Limbs Control:

DEF_Shoulder_F_L_ctrl and DEF_Shoulder_F_R_ctrl: Left and right shoulder controllers respectively.
DEF_Thigh_B_000_L_ctrl and DEF_Thigh_B_000_R_ctrl: Controllers for the left and right pelvic regions.
DEF_Ankle_F_000_L_ctrl_2, DEF_Ankle_F_000_R_ctrl_2, DEF_Ankle_B_000_L_ctrl_2 and DEF_Ankle_B_000_R_ctrl_2: IK master controllers for the four limbs.
Tail Control:

DEF_Hip_ctrl, DEF_Tail_000_ctrl, DEF_Tail_ctrl...: Controllers for various segments of the tail.
And many more fine-tuned controls that give animators a comprehensive and detailed control for posing and animating the winter red squirrel.

Animation

Unlooped eating animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-210
Unlooped watching animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-210
Loopable running animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-8

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Technical Specifications

Platform Compatibility: Supports PC, Mac, and mobile platforms.
UE Version Compatibility: Specifically designed for UE5.2 and above.
Asset Format: This asset is presented as a complete UE project package.

Usage Notes

Ensure your Unreal Engine version is 5.2 or higher to achieve optimal performance and compatibility
Since the project's textures utilize virtual texturing, ensure the "Virtual Texturing" option is enabled in UE prior to use.
Given the high precision of the model, textures, and the extensive amount of fur, it's suggested for use on higher-end devices.
When importing into your project, ensure to maintain the directory structure to guarantee all linked assets load correctly.
Adjustments to the fur material's brightness and reflectivity may be needed based on your scene's lighting.