Quixel Megascans Is Going Free Again: Everything You Need to Know
3D artists have been waiting for this news for almost two years. On November 5, 2026, Quixel announced that its entire Megascans library is becoming free. But there’s a catch: the change is rolling out gradually, so not everything is free yet. Here’s what changes, who it affects, and what to do right now.
A quick look back
Quixel is the Swedish studio behind Megascans, a huge library of assets created from scans of real-world objects and terrain. In 2024 it contained more than 17,000 assets (photorealistic 3D models, textures, and more), used by many game and film studios.
The recent history has been eventful:
2019: Epic Games acquires Quixel, and the library becomes free for use in Unreal Engine.
2024: With the launch of the Fab marketplace, Epic announces that Megascans will become paid starting January 1, 2025.
2025-2026: Only a selection of assets remains free, with the rest sold individually on Fab.
What the November 6 announcement changes
The whole library is going free. Assets are available on Fab. They aren’t limited to Unreal Engine: any engine or tool compatible with an asset’s format can use them.
Not everything is free yet. According to Quixel’s official X account, Fab listings are being updated progressively through November 12. In the meantime, some assets may still appear as paid. This is expected during the rollout, so check back over the coming days rather than assuming something is missing or that the announcement doesn’t apply.
Recent purchases are refunded. If you bought Quixel Megascans or a Quixel Bundle since January 1, 2025, the amount will be credited back to your Epic account balance by the end of 2026. To receive it, log in to your Epic account and accept the latest terms of use if you haven’t already.
The terms of use are changing, notably around AI. The terms have been updated so that Megascans and Megaplants, the vegetation library that was already free, can also be used to train AI models. This deserves a careful read, especially if you work for clients who are sensitive to these issues.
What to do now
Follow Quixel’s official X account for rollout updates, and check Fab regularly through November 12.
Once an asset shows as free on Fab, add it to your library.
If you purchased Quixel content since 2025, make sure you’ve accepted the new terms so you receive your refund.
Read the updated terms of use before building these assets into a professional pipeline.
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