O3DE

Open 3D Engine, or O3DE, is a free and open-source, real-time 3D engine developed by the Open 3D Foundation, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) initiative. It is designed for building high-fidelity games and simulations. O3DE is built on a modular architecture, allowing developers to select and integrate only the components they need, promoting flexibility and performance. Its features include a sophisticated rendering pipeline, a robust physics system, and an extensible editor.

The engine is licensed under the Apache 2.0 license, meaning it can be used for both commercial and non-commercial projects without royalties. O3DE's development is community-driven, with contributions from various industry partners and individuals. It supports a wide range of platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Key components of O3DE include the Atom graphics renderer, the PhysX physics engine (integrated from NVIDIA), and the Luna networking solution. The editor provides a visual environment for scene composition, asset management, and script editing, utilizing Lua and C++ for scripting and development. O3DE aims to provide a comprehensive and customizable solution for 3D content creation across various industries, not just gaming.