# News

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## [Unreal 5.5 update available now](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/unreal-5-5-update-available-now/179)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2025 11:14 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/unreal-5-5-update-available-now/179 "2025-10-22T11:14:50Z")

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Version 1.2.13 of the Apparance Plugin is out, with Unreal 5.5 support. Demo version live on itch.io now. Commercial version live on Fab now. Release Notes Features: UE 5.5 support Image contouring (experimental) Dy…

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## [Sam has been streaming proc-gen space station dev](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/sam-has-been-streaming-proc-gen-space-station-dev/181)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2025 08:44 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/sam-has-been-streaming-proc-gen-space-station-dev/181 "2025-09-05T08:44:08Z")

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A few weeks ago I started an experiment, to build a space station out of a nice modular asset pack, and do it all live, on stream. This was so people could see what day-to-day Apparance use and workflow was like, some of…

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## [Happy Holidays and a Hopeful 2025!](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/happy-holidays-and-a-hopeful-2025/175)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [2 January 2025 09:38 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/happy-holidays-and-a-hopeful-2025/175 "2025-01-02T09:38:48Z")

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Wishing you all a very merry xmas! Team Apparance are looking forward to all the new and exciting things happening in 2025. Hopre you had a great break and getting well stuck into the new year already. :heart: In-cas…

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## [Develop: Brighton 2024, Procgen chat?](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/develop-brighton-2024-procgen-chat/173)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2024 08:50 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/develop-brighton-2024-procgen-chat/173 "2024-06-25T08:50:42Z")

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We’re excited to visit Brighton for this years Develop where we’re looking to chat with procedural generation enthusiasts and curious folk alike. Are you a TA or TD with their eye on #ProcGen and fancy seeing what Appara…

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## [Apparance Unreal Plugin 1.2.12 released with UE 5.4 support](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-unreal-plugin-1-2-12-released-with-ue-5-4-support/172)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [10 May 2024 16:53 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-unreal-plugin-1-2-12-released-with-ue-5-4-support/172 "2024-05-10T16:53:13Z")

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Release notes: UE 5.4 support Blueprint support for List parameters (via structs/arrays) Improved Blueprint function categorisation Rotate operator added to UV mapping support Minor instanced mesh crash fixes Fully fe…

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## [Apparance at Everything Procedural Conference & Reboot Develop](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-at-everything-procedural-conference-reboot-develop/171)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 April 2024 23:00 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-at-everything-procedural-conference-reboot-develop/171 "2024-04-15T23:00:00Z")

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We’ve let our Procedural Generation fanatics loose around Europe! Find Sam Swain and Oliver Lawson at Everything Procedural hashtag#EPC2024 in Breda, Netherlands or catch Dan Thomas at Reboot Develop in Dubrovnik, Croat…

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## [Apparance Studios 80 LEVEL Interview](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-studios-80-level-interview/170)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
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**Last updated:** [26 February 2024 00:00 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-studios-80-level-interview/170 "2024-02-26T00:00:00Z")

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Get the lowdown and story behind Apparance proc-gen tools in this Interview with 80 LEVEL!

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## [You Can Now Try Apparance For Free](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/you-can-now-try-apparance-for-free/169)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [14 December 2023 00:00 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/you-can-now-try-apparance-for-free/169 "2023-12-14T00:00:00Z")

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The Apparance plugin for Unreal is now free for you to try! Have a go at making something procedural in Unreal! :gift:

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## [Dan Thomas Joins Apparance as COO](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/dan-thomas-joins-apparance-as-coo/168)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2023 00:00 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/dan-thomas-joins-apparance-as-coo/168 "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z")

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Dan Thomas has joined Apparance as COO to build the business. Linked In article: I’m taking on a role as fractional COO of Apparance Studios Ltd :tada: So, COO is a bit of a grandiose title for a tiny game tech start…

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## [Apparance Creator Wins Innovation Award!](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-creator-wins-innovation-award/167)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://forums.apparance.uk/u/sam)\
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**Last updated:** [19 November 2022 00:00 UTC](https://forums.apparance.uk/t/apparance-creator-wins-innovation-award/167 "2022-11-19T00:00:00Z")

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Apparance creator Sam Swain won the Innovation Category at the 2022 Guildford.Games Awards!
