ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Game Engines

Create immersive experiences with game engines and real-world geospatial data directly from ArcGIS

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Build compelling 3D and XR experiences

Create valuable, impactful 3D visualization and simulation experiences to solve real-world problems.

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Elevate your 3D applications with GIS integration

Leverage game engines to enhance user interaction with geographic information system (GIS) data and improve engagement, insight, and decision-making.

  • Access ArcGIS directly from your game engine

    Effortlessly integrate high-performance 2D and 3D GIS data and capabilities from the ArcGIS system into game engines to develop real-world 3D visualization and simulation solutions.

  • Engage users with photorealistic rendering, lifelike animation, and special effects

    Utilize industry-leading game engines Unity and Unreal Engine to integrate real-world spatial data with industrial 3D applications. Enjoy a full developer experience with APIs, scripting, and low-code/no-code options.

  • Target mobile devices, desktop systems, and XR headsets

    Cross-platform support enables developers to target a wide range of handheld devices, desktop systems, and head-mounted displays for augmented, mixed, and virtual reality experiences.

  • Enhance understanding of geospatial digital twins through immersive experiences

    Deliver a deeper understanding of geospatial context through next-generation user experiences, precise virtual representations of reality, and comprehensive digital replicas of the physical world known as digital twins.

  • Build a solid geospatial foundation on ArcGIS Location Platform

    Incorporate the extensive range of cost-effective, curated global location services, basemaps, and data offered by ArcGIS Location Platform.

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Choose your developer environment

ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Game Engines enables access to real-world geospatial data and analytics within the two industry-leading game engines, Unity and Unreal Engine.

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    Create immersive experiences

    Build 3D and XR (extended reality) apps with high-fidelity visualization of authoritative real-world data to power digital twin, real-time, and simulation workflows.

    Get started with ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity
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    Low-code/no-code tools and C# API

    Use the low-code/no-code user interface (UI) to access and manipulate geospatial data within the Unity integrated development environment (IDE) or go further with the comprehensive C# API. 

    Explore the sample code
  • 3D rendering of a mountain range in a game engine with a detailed view of the interface for ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine

    Integrated with the Unity ecosystem

    Access ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unity from the Unity Asset Store and start developing right away.

    Visit the Unity Asset Store
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    Produce engaging experiences

    Develop 3D and XR applications featuring high-fidelity visualization of authoritative real-world data to power digital twin, real-time 3D, and simulation workflows.

    Get started with ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine
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    Low-code/no-code tools, Blueprint Visual Scripting system, and C++ API

    Use the low-code/no-code UI to access and manipulate geospatial data within the Unreal Engine integrated development environment (IDE), or go further with blueprints or the comprehensive C++ developer API.

    Explore the sample code
  • European city with old buildings and cobblestone streets and a red and black rescue helicopter in the sky

    Integrated with the Unreal Engine ecosystem

    Access ArcGIS Maps SDK for Unreal Engine from the Unreal Engine Marketplace and start developing right away.

    Visit Unreal Engine Marketplace
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Additional resources

Access our extensive documentation and learn about the capabilities of ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Game Engines.

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Connect to ArcGIS

Utilize ArcGIS Maps SDKs for Game Engines in conjunction with Esri’s foundational products—ArcGIS Location Platform, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Pro. Find out which product best suits your needs.

  • ArcGIS Location Platform

    Access global basemaps and services with ArcGIS Location Platform to integrate spatial context into your 3D and XR apps.

    • Access basemaps, services, and data hosting 
    • Free sign-up so you can start immediately
    • Free monthly allowance
    • Pay-as-you-go
    Explore pricing options

  • ArcGIS Online

    Host a range of layer types for GIS visualization on ArcGIS Online, Esri's software as a service (SaaS) infrastructure. 

    • 21-day free trial
    • Host 2D layers and 3D scene layers
    • ArcGIS Pro Basic for 3D data publishing
    • Upgrade options for advanced 3D data management
    Explore pricing options

  • ArcGIS Enterprise

    Leverage a comprehensive, self-hosted geospatial platform with ArcGIS Enterprise. 

    • Buy ArcGIS Developer Bundle for all your development needs 
    • Host data on your cloud or on-premises
    • Manage 2D layers and 3D scene layers
    • Upgrade options for complete data management
    Explore pricing options

  • ArcGIS Pro

    Create stand-alone data packages and utilize advanced 3D workflows with ArcGIS Pro.

    • Start with a 21-day free trial
    • Create 2D and 3D data packages for offline apps
    • Publish 3D scene services to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise 
    Explore pricing options
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View developer guides and documentation to get started.

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