Blender model details:

3D Animal | Spotted Hyena Animated

UE Overview

Introducing a highly realistic Spotted Hyena character asset tailored specifically for Unreal Engine 5.2 and above. This all-encompassing hyena asset includes the model, textures, materials, fur, rigging, and 4 lifelike animations, ensuring you can seamlessly integrate it into your projects right away.

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Key Features

Model Details: Boasting a total of 70,469 vertices and 69,358 polygons, the model ensures meticulous realism.
Textures & Materials: The asset comes with 12 textures, all designed in both 4K and 2K resolutions for utmost detail and quality. Textures have been pre-imported into UE and optimized for the best performance.
Groom Fur: Leveraging UE's Groom technology, the Spotted Hyena's fur styling has been authentically recreated with finely tuned materials."

Rigging

Global Control:

SpottedHyaena_Rig_ctrl and SpottedHyaena_Rig_ctrl_2: Control the entire model's global movement and orientation.
Spine Control:

DEF_Neck_001_ctrl, DEF_spine_a_ctrl_2, DEF_spine_a_ctrl, and DEF_spine_a_001_ctrl: Provide control for the anterior, middle, and posterior sections of the spine respectively.
Neck and Head Control:

DEF_Neck_001_ctrl_2_2 and DEF_Neck_002_ctrl_2: Control different segments of the neck.
DEF-spine_011_ctrl: Main controller for the head.
MCH-jaw_master_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-nose_ctrl_2, ORG-eye_R_ctrl, andOLG-eye_L_ctrl: Eye controllers.
Ear Control:

DEF_Ear01_L_ctrl, DEF_Ear02_L_ctrl...: Controllers for the left ear.
DEF_Ear01_R_ctrl, DEF_Ear02_R_ctrl...: Controllers for the right ear.
Limbs Control:

DEF_scapular_F_a_L_ctrl and DEF_scapular_F_a_R_ctrl: Left and right shoulder controllers respectively.
DEF_hip_a_L_ctrl and DEF_hip_a_R_ctrl: Controllers for the left and right pelvic regions.
DEF_ankle_F_a_R_ctrl_2, DEF_ankle_F_a_L_ctrl_2, DEF_shin_B_a_R_ctrl_2, andDEF_shin_B_a_L_ctrl_2: IK master controllers for the four limbs.
Tail Control:

DEF_tail_a_ctrl, DEF_tail_a_001_ctrl, DEF_tail_a_002_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 Spotted Hyena."

Animation

Loopable running animation at 30 FPS, frame range 0-168 ;
Loopable trotting animation at 30FPS, frame range 0-180;
Loopable walking animation at 30FPS, frame range 0-145.

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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.