Our Technology

The HeroEngine Technology & What We Have To Offer


HE Logo 2017HeroEngine and the HeroCloud platform, is a next-generation online game development service from Idea Fabrik based on the renowned HeroEngine game development technology that provides game makers with complete development and business support for the full lifecycle of their titles, from initial concept through post‐launch.

Developers receive access to Idea Fabrik’s advanced 3D game engine, running in‐browser, hosting in worldwide data centers, and global billing and marketing support for no upfront licensing cost. Under HeroCloud’s revenue sharing model, game developers keep 70% of net revenue while benefiting from a complete suite of powerful industry-standard technologies and business services.

 

Technology Overview

Our technology is derived from Idea Fabrik’s 3D development platform, HeroEngine, licensed to a variety of Serious Games and MMO developers for large-scale projects.



The Right Tools

We include the tools and editors for every stage of game development, from reversioning built in, scripting, world building and terrain tools, UI templates and tools, and beyond.

Real-time Development

We offer the only cloud-based, collaborative work environment, which allows teams to work together online in real time, whether from the same office or the other side of the world.

3D Development

We include powerful 3D graphic tools to simplify the ability to upload models using an highly optimized format for stunning results.

Agile Development

Easily develop and auto sync modifications and new additions that go live instantly in-game, complete with collision and physics, for the entire team.
 

 

Development made simple

Idea Fabrik supports the Cloud development teams throughout development with our technology and offers multiple options to fit the developers needs.

 

Instant Scalability

Highly Scalable, Synchronous and Asynchronous Server: integrated development server provides massive scale and instant updating with no downtime.

Versioning

Versioning control is automatic as we have included an easy to use versioning system that does not require constant push/pull requests like other engines.

Middleware Built In

We have included the most popular and in demand middleware tools in HeroEngine including but not limited to SpeedTree, Granny3d, Dream Manager, and more.

Cloud Based

Using a cloud based environment, developers can easily and securely work on their game anywhere in the world, utilizing the elastic capabilities of the cloud.
 

 

Post-Launch Support

Idea Fabrik continues to support the Cloud development teams post launch. Continuation of support post launch helps the developers achieve even greater success.

 

Unlimited capacity

We provide unlimited server capacity and hosting: free, infinitely scalable hosting gives games room to grow as fast as their audience.

Global billing

We have created a Global Billing system so developers can choose from a variety of billing methods to maximize the reach of their business.

Cross-marketing

We believe that great games demand great marketing, and an included cross ­marketing system offers more options to grow audiences automatically.

Global distribution

Idea Fabrik is developing relationships with leading online game distribution platforms to help developers launch their games worldwide to millions of online players.

HeroEngine, and the HeroCloud platform, is a next-generation online game development service from Idea Fabrik based on the renowned HeroEngine game development technology that provides game makers with complete development and business support for the full lifecycle of their titles, from initial concept through postlaunch.

Developers receive access to Idea Fabrik’s advanced 3D game engine, running in
browser, hosting in worldwide data centers, and global billing and marketing support for no upfront licensing cost. Under HeroCloud’s revenue sharing model, game developers keep 70% of net revenue while benefiting from a complete suite of powerful industry-standard technologies and business services.