A developer's guide to effective localization in Unreal Engine
Game Developer
JANUARY 17, 2025
This article shares insights based on the development of Wizard of Legend 2, detailing the complexities encountered in Unreal Engine localization.
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Game Developer
JANUARY 17, 2025
This article shares insights based on the development of Wizard of Legend 2, detailing the complexities encountered in Unreal Engine localization.
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