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Q. What is Amazon Lumberyard?
Amazon Lumberyard is a free AAA game engine deeply integrated with AWS and Twitch – with full source code provided.
Q. How does Amazon make money with Lumberyard?
Lumberyard is free, including source. We make money when you use other AWS services.
Q. Is Lumberyard based on CryEngine?
Lumberyard is made up of proven technology from CryEngine, AWS, Twitch, and Double Helix.
Q. Do I really get source code access to Lumberyard?
Yes. Access to full C++ source code is included with the download of Lumberyard.
Q. If I build a single-player game that uses no cloud connectivity, do I have to pay to use the engine?
No, in this case you would pay us nothing.
Q. Can I take Lumberyard and make my own game engine and distribute it?
No. While you may maintain an internal version of Lumberyard that you have modified, you may not distribute that modified version in source code form, or as a freestanding game engine to third parties. You also may not use Lumberyard to distribute your own game engine, to make improvements to another game engine, or otherwise compete with Lumberyard or Amazon GameLift.
Q. Is Lumberyard “open source”?
No. We make the source code available to enable you to fully customize your game, but your rights are limited by the Lumberyard Service Terms. For example, you may not publicly release the Lumberyard engine source code, or use it to release your own game engine.
Q. Can I use Lumberyard for non-game purposes, such as architecture, simulations, and animated movies?
Yes, please do.
Q. What device platforms does Lumberyard support?
Lumberyard currently supports PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Mobile support for iOS and Android devices is coming soon, along with additional support for Mac and Linux. Note that Sony and Microsoft only permit developers who have passed their screening process to develop games for their platforms.
Amazon Lumberyard is a free AAA game engine deeply integrated with AWS and Twitch – with full source code provided.
Q. How does Amazon make money with Lumberyard?
Lumberyard is free, including source. We make money when you use other AWS services.
Q. Is Lumberyard based on CryEngine?
Lumberyard is made up of proven technology from CryEngine, AWS, Twitch, and Double Helix.
Q. Do I really get source code access to Lumberyard?
Yes. Access to full C++ source code is included with the download of Lumberyard.
Q. If I build a single-player game that uses no cloud connectivity, do I have to pay to use the engine?
No, in this case you would pay us nothing.
Q. Can I take Lumberyard and make my own game engine and distribute it?
No. While you may maintain an internal version of Lumberyard that you have modified, you may not distribute that modified version in source code form, or as a freestanding game engine to third parties. You also may not use Lumberyard to distribute your own game engine, to make improvements to another game engine, or otherwise compete with Lumberyard or Amazon GameLift.
Q. Is Lumberyard “open source”?
No. We make the source code available to enable you to fully customize your game, but your rights are limited by the Lumberyard Service Terms. For example, you may not publicly release the Lumberyard engine source code, or use it to release your own game engine.
Q. Can I use Lumberyard for non-game purposes, such as architecture, simulations, and animated movies?
Yes, please do.
Q. What device platforms does Lumberyard support?
Lumberyard currently supports PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Mobile support for iOS and Android devices is coming soon, along with additional support for Mac and Linux. Note that Sony and Microsoft only permit developers who have passed their screening process to develop games for their platforms.
Собственно, это движок от Amazon'a, который является CryEngine(Вспомните ситуацию с банкротством Crytek), но с интегрированными фичами для амазона(Твич, Amazon Cloud). Предоставляется полный исходный код, никаких роялити, в случае построения single-player ориентированной игры никаких отчислений не требуется.
Разрешена полная кастомизация движка, любое использованием, с единственным ограничением-вам запрещено создавать продукты, которые могут тем или иным образом конкурировать с оригинальным движком или с сервисами Amazon.
Поддерживаемые платформы: PC,X1,PS4,