CC5 is here — delivering a massive upgrade in realism, animation precision, and creative freedom. Whether you’re a long-time user or joining us for the first time, this post will guide you through how to redeem CC5, access bonus content, and explore everything new in CC5.
How to Get CC5?
For Prelaunch Offer Qualifiers
If you joined the CC5 Prelaunch Offer between April and August 27, you’re eligible for Character Creator 5 + ActorMIXER PRO (worth $199) at no additional cost.
How to Redeem:
- Go to your Prelaunch Offer Redemption Page → click “Submit” to redeem
- Once submitted, your CC5 serial number will appear on screen and also be sent to your Reallusion-linked email
- No manual activation required — the license is auto-registered to your account
- Open Reallusion Hub to download CC5
- Having trouble redeeming or didn’t receive the email? → Contact Reallusion Support
Special Offer:
As a CC5 Prelaunch Offer qualifier, you can purchase the Ultimate HD Morphs Pack at a special discounted price — and you’ll also receive the HD Human Anatomy pack for free.
See HD Ultimate Morphs Pack Page →
See HD Human Anatomy Set Page →
For New Users
If you’re new to Character Creator or didn’t join the prelaunch campaign:
- You can try CC5 and ActorMIXER PRO free for 30 days
- Already own CC4 or another license? Log in to view your exclusive upgrade pricing
- Get the best deal for CC5 HD character creation bundle - CC5 Deluxe
Explore What’s New in CC5
Discover the full list of CC5 updates and content enhancements:
Visit the CC5 Homepage →
HD CHARACTERS
Unmatched Quality, Delivered in Realtime
- Subdivision system lets you scale from game-ready to cinematic-quality mesh (Lv0–Lv2)
- HD Morph System adds anatomical detail (muscles, folds, fat) without altering skeletons
- Bake Expression Wrinkles & Normal maps directly inside CC5
HD EYES & EYELASHES
Eyes that Breathe Life into Characters
- HD Eye Library with customizable shader options
- Concave iris, optical refraction, sclera vein detail
- New attachable HD Eyelash System with layer control, color, and shape morphs
HD SKIN
True Surface Definition
- Up to 8K texture support per body region
- Advanced SkinGEN tools for pores, redness, cavity maps
- Support displacement map for sculpt-level skin fidelity
HD ANIMATION
Redesigned for Expression Accuracy
- CC5 HD Profile with 260 facial blendshapes + 120 corrective morphs
- Identical facial controls and skeleton structures as MetaHuman
- Micro-expressions, accurate lip sync, and non-linear facial movement
- Extended Plus Profile for enhancing existing CC3+ characters for use with iPhone and AccuFACE facial mocap
PIPELINE & AUTO SETUP SUPPORT
- Film-Quality Raytrace Render: AutoSetup for Maya (Arnold), Blender (Cycles), and Marmoset Toolbag
- Support Major 3D Engines: Unreal, Unity, Omniverse
- ZBrush Workflow: GoZ Plus, ZBrush Face Tools
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UE METAHUMAN INTEROPERABILITY
**MetaHuman to CC — Bidirectional workflow.
- Compatible with MetaHuman facial animation and Control Rigs
- Export skeletons with UE4 / UE5 bind pose presets for MetaHuman / UEFN
- Swap MetaHuman with CC5 characters in Sequencer
- Animate CC HD characters using the MetaHuman facial and body control interface
- Import MetaHuman animations created with iPhone depth video, recorded video and audio files, or live capture from a webcam or microphone.
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Visit the related forum threads →
- How to Export Characters from CC5 for Seamless Use in Unreal
- How to Properly Import CC Characters into UE5 Using Auto Setup
- How to Retarget Motions Between CC and Unreal Characters
- Swap MetaHuman and CC Character in Sequencer
BUILT-IN CC5 ASSETS
Ready-to-Use Characters, Morphs & Materials
- Realistic human: Aaron (male), Ariana (scan-based female)
- Stylized characters: Mila (Toon girl), Gibro (fantasy)
- Character Base: CC5 male/ female, neutral, toon male/ female
- HD Morph Samples: Skinny, muscular, expressive
- ActorMIXER Scan Heads: Six ethnic scan heads
- HD Eyelash + Eyebrow Systems
- HD Eyeballs & Teeth Variations
- Lighting presets, animation previews
Learn CC5 Step-By-Step
→ Watch Getting Started with CC5 Now
→ Read CC5 Manual
More Paid Plugins & Premium Content
1. ActorMIXER PRO
- ActorMIXER CORE Library
- Convert any character into a mixer-ready system
- Create and package your own slider- and skin-based mixables
- One-click randomization
2. Ultimate HD Morphs Pack
- 20 HD facial morphs / 152 HD body morphs
- Designed for close-up realism and subdivision switch
- Bake into normal maps for lower LODs
3. HD Human Anatomy Set Pack
- 12 full-body avatars with age/ethnicity/body diversity
- ActorMIXER presets (head & body)
- HD skin textures
- Available free for Prelaunch users who purchase HD Ultimate Morphs pack or CC5 Deluxe
FREE Upgrade Your Tools for CC5 Compatibility
CC5 introduces HD-ready characters and rigging updates — and we’ve updated our entire ecosystem to match. Make sure your tools and plugins are fully upgraded for the best experience.
→to redeem your complimentary plugin upgrades, please click here
1. iClone 8.6 Update
- HD Face Control (Free download from Reallusion hub): Full 260+ blendshape support for CC5 facial profile
- Motion LIVE: Updated for non-linear facial capture and improved lip sync
- Works with iPhone and AccuFACE via new Live Face and AccuFACE profiles
2. Plugin Updates for CC5 HD Workflow
The following plugins have been updated with HD support and are required for working with SubD characters, facial editing, or high-resolution asset transfers:
- ZBrush GoZ Plus – Supports SubD workflow and displacement map export
Learn more - ZBrush Face Tools – Enhanced to support CC5 HD expressions for subdivision level, bake displacement/ normal wrinkles
Learn more - Headshot 2 – Now supports HD morph baking and Subdivision integration
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3. Plugin Updates for pipeline
| Plugin | Description | Page | Tutorial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreal AutoSetup | Supports UE5 skeleton, bind pose presets, HD shaders | Link | Watch Now |
| CC/IC Live Link for Unreal | Live character animation streaming | Link | Watch Now |
| CC UE Control Rig | Animate CC5 characters via MetaHuman Control Rig | Link | Watch Now |
| Maya AutoSetup | Pre-configured with Arnold shaders and rig | Link | Video1 Video2 |
| Blender AutoSetup | Supports CC5 HD, HD facial rig, material setup | Link | Watch Now |
| Marmoset Toolbag AutoSetup | One-click material + shader setup for Toolbag | Link | Watch Now |
Join the #MyFirstCC5 Campaign
We want to see what you create with CC5! Whether it’s a hyper-realistic portrait or a stylized toon, share your first CC5 character with the community.
How to Join:
- Post your character on Instagram
- Use the hashtag #MyFirstCC5
- Tag @Reallusion for a chance to get featured