Epic Games Acquires Loci for AI 3D Tagging

Epic Games has announced the acquisition of Loci, an AI platform specialising in automated tagging of 3D assets.

The integration of Loci’s technology is expected to significantly reduce the time and effort required for manual tagging, making it easier for creators to search, share, and organise content.

Key benefits of Loci’s AI-powered tagging system include:

• Automated 3D asset tagging for improved content discovery.
• Enhanced searchability within Epic’s ecosystem.
• Faster content organisations for game developers and designers.

Strengthening IP Protection

Beyond tagging, Loci’s computer vision models will assist in detecting potential intellectual property (IP) violations.

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This comes in response to past instances where Fortnite players used assets resembling well-known IPs like Mario Kart and Shrek.

Integration into Epic’s Ecosystem

Loci’s AI technology will be incorporated across multiple Epic platforms, including:

• Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) – a tool for creators to build custom game experiences.
• Fab – Epic’s digital marketplace for buying and selling 3D assets.

Deal Terms Remain Undisclosed

While Epic Games has not disclosed the financial details of the acquisition, the move underscores the company’s commitment to improving content management and IP compliance within its platform.