Build Lifelike Real-Time Characters Faster with the Updated Rapport Unreal Plugin
Voice-driven, real-time character animation is no longer reserved for AAA studios with massive pipelines. With the latest updates to the Rapport Unreal Plugin (RUV), it’s easier than ever to bring AI-powered, voice-driven characters to life right inside Unreal Engine.
Whether you're building games, training simulations, virtual production, or digital humans for enterprise use, our streamlined project setup and direct integration with Unreal puts expressive performance at your fingertips.
Discover what’s new and how you can get started in minutes.
What Is the Rapport Unreal Plugin?
The Rapport Unreal Plugin is an Unreal Engine integration that connects your Rapport Studio project with Unreal to drive real-time character animation and speech synchronization.
Think: your character speaks, reacts, and moves—live—based on AI responses or voice input.
What’s New in The Unreal Plugin Release?
1. Simplified Project Creation
Rapport Studio now includes a guided workflow for creating projects specifically for the Unreal Plugin. From character rigging and language selection to voice previews and AI behavior, you can configure your experience without digging through menus.
2. Step-by-Step Setup
Our new Quick Start Guide walks you through every step from plugin installation to character blueprint configuration. You’ll go from zero to talking character in record time.
3. Preview Voice Before You Deploy
Want to test how your character sounds before pushing to Unreal? You can preview your Text-to-Speech (TTS) voice and even see visual speech cues right in Rapport Studio.
4. Smarter Deploy Token Management
Deploy Tokens now give you granular control over who has access, when, and for how long. Tokens can be named, expired, and deactivated—perfect for managing test environments or time-boxed deployments.
How the Unreal Plugin Works: Quick Step-by-Step Guide
Create a Rapport project using the “Unreal Plugin” application type
Configure character rig, voice, and AI behavior
Save & Integrate to generate a Deploy Token
Install the Plugin in your Unreal project
Connect your character blueprint and start a session
Speak into the mic, or pass audio input, and watch your character animate in real time
Your character now reacts in sync with every word, expression, and nuance, powered by Rapport's AI and animation engine.
Watch the Full Unreal Plugin Setup Tutorial
Check out our step-by-step walkthrough.
Why Rapport’s Unreal Plugin Matters
Voice-driven, real-time animation isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. It’s essential for interactive experiences that feel human. With Rapport’s Unreal integration, creators can:
Prototype faster without custom pipelines
Enable natural interactions between users and characters
Deliver immersive storytelling and training across industries
And because Rapport handles everything from speech-to-animation sync to facial micro-expressions, your team can focus on building the experience—not the infrastructure.
Ready to Get Started?
Log in to your Rapport Studio account and create a new project using the Unreal Plugin option. Everything else—from setup to deployment—is now smoother, faster, and fully documented.
If you need any additional assistance, explore our documentation or reach out to our support team.
Let’s bring your characters to life.
