HeroEngine Legacy
HeroEngine is a legacy product and is no longer under active development. For our latest platform, Explore Apex Engine.
HeroEngine, our legacy software, was originally developed by our talented team at Simutronics in 2003. Although it changed hands over the years, the core engineers and developers remained committed to its vision. As a game-changer in online game development, HeroEngine offers a comprehensive, all-in-one toolset that streamlined the entire creation process and introduced real-time collaborative workflows.
While it is no longer under active feature development, and remains supported for existing users, and still being maintained and used world wide by gaming comping companies, independant developers and educations to this day. That legacy lives on in Apex Engine: rebuilt from the ground up to expand and evolve the original vision for today's creators.
Cloud-Based Real-time Collaboration Made Easy
HeroEngine facilitated seamless collaboration among teams by allowing them to edit in the same live environment, regardless of geographical location. Integrated tools like SpeedTree and FaceGen empowered developers to bring their visions to life efficiently.
Why People Chose HeroEngine
HeroEngine stood out as the only all-in-one development platform designed specifically for online games. By handling server development and maintenance tasks, it allowed developers to focus solely on game creation. Moreover, its integrated billing system simplified management, providing an all-in-one package for developers.
Key Features and Benefits
HeroEngine empowered developers to create together in real-time, eliminated barriers to collaboration, facilitated professional-grade game creation hosted in the cloud, and streamlined the publishing process, enabling faster deployment.
Removing Risk and Cost from Game Development
HeroCloud, the backbone of HeroEngine, removed the risk and cost from online game development by covering all hosting and bandwidth costs. Integrated project management tools like DreamManager further enhanced efficiency and collaboration.
DreamManager and Whiteboarding Features
DreamManager streamlined project oversight, allowing Supervisors to monitor progress and customize reporting. Tasks seamlessly reassigned during personnel changes, ensuring smooth workflow. Integrated with HeroEngine Notes, it enhanced collaboration, streamlining decision-making for AAA Massive Multiplayer projects.
HeroEngine Conclusion
HeroEngine transformed game development with its all-in-one solution, enabling efficient creation, management, and deployment of online games. Its real-time collaborative platform, integrated tools, and robust support empowered developers, whether indie or part of larger studios, to succeed in the evolving development landscape.
The Next Step Forward: Apex Engine
As HeroEngine paves the way as a legacy in the history of game development, the torch has been passed to the Apex Engine, representing the next evolution of gamified development, promising even greater advancements and opportunities for game and 3D interactive creators worldwide.