Site Notice
Zero Engine is publicly released! You can find the new Zero Engine website at https://www.zeorengine.io. You can quickly jump to the new documentation which supports versions 1.0+ by visiting https://docs.zeorengine.io. Please be aware that this site only contains information on pre-1.0 versions of the Zero Engine and does not receive developer support.
Zero Engine
Welcome to the website for the Zero Engine, DigiPen Institute of Technology‘s proprietary game engine and editor. The Zero Engine is a powerful simulation engine, custom built in C++ by DigiPen’s Research and Development Team (a group of DigiPen graduates and instructors). We aim to enable our users to create the the most engaging experiences possible and to educate the next generation of game development professionals.
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Getting Started
Whether you are new to programming, or a veteran developer check out our guide to getting started with the Zero Engine.
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Legacy Launcher/Engine Builds Warning
The Legacy versions of the Zero Engine and Launcher are provided here for DigiPen students. They are only accessible with a registered DigiPen account. Aside from officially associated DigiPen programs, legacy builds will not be supported.
The Zero Manual
Looking for some quick documentation? The Zero Manual is our comprehensive guide to features and functionality in the Zero Engine.
Tutorials
Looking for examples of features and full projects? Check out our suite of tutorials.
Community
Are you one of our fantastic users? Even if you are not, come check out our Road Map, Showcase, and Blogs. Do you have questions or feedback? Check out the Developer Support section to get in contact with us.
Classes & Workshops
If you are here for a DigiPen class or one of the ProjectFUN workshops, look no further!
Support
Having problems with the Zero Engine? Did you find a bug? Maybe you just want to find out what is new in the engine.