What it does
Character Creator makes human and stylized 3D characters for animation and game projects. It combines editable body shapes, skin, hair and clothing with rigging and export tools. CC5 runs on Windows and is sold through perpetual licences and subscriptions, with a limited trial.
Shape a character and its controls
Morph sliders blend head and body shapes, while HD morphs add smaller anatomical details. For a custom slider, import an iAvatar or a compatible OBJ shape into Morph Slider Editor, choose its category and name, and set minimum and maximum values. The OBJ must keep CC-compatible mesh topology. The editor also defines the initial and target shapes separately and can apply the result to the current character.
Advanced AccuRIG handles humanoid rigging inside Character Creator. Skin-weight editing changes how strongly bones affect parts of a mesh. Export choices include FBX with rigging and morphs, OBJ for a static mesh and USD for an Omniverse workflow.
Software and content purchases
| Plan | Access and included tools |
|---|---|
| CC5 Standard | Perpetual purchase |
| Deluxe | Adds ActorMIXER PRO, the CORE Library, HD Ultimate Morphs and the listed anatomy bonus |
| CC 365 | Subscription |
| CC 365 Pro | Subscription; the Pro bundle includes Headshot and SkinGen Premium |
The 30-day trial permits 30 FBX, OBJ or USD exports and limits motion exports to 30 seconds. Trial video is watermarked and capped at 720p; trial use is noncommercial.
Purchased Reallusion content has its own rights. Its Standard licence permits the same CC components on unlimited characters across projects, including commercial games. iContent requires a Standard licence for external export. Raw asset redistribution and character-generator services are restricted, and transferring an editable project to a client can require separate content rights.
Strengths
- Free Auto Setup add-ons prepare materials and skeleton mapping for several destination applications.
- ZBrush and Blender round trips can return sculpted shapes as character morphs.
Watch out for
- Character Creator requires Windows 10 or 11.
- The subscription version needs an internet connection throughout use.
Best for
- Character artists preparing rigged assets for games or animation
- Teams combining character customization with Reallusion animation tools
Sources
- Character Creator | CC5 Features and Packages (Oct 28, 2026)
- Character Creator 5 | Perpetual Plan (Oct 28, 2026)
- Character Creator | Modeling Morphs (Oct 28, 2026)
- Character Creator | Trial and System Requirements (Oct 28, 2026)
- Character Creator 5 | Morph Slider Editor (Oct 28, 2026)
- Reallusion | Individual Subscription Plans (Oct 28, 2026)
- Reallusion | Content End User License Agreement (Oct 28, 2026)