Decal Forge v1.0 is a next-generation procedural decal system designed to expand the Forge ecosystem by integrating seamlessly with Surface Forge, World Forge, and Cloud Forge. It enables artists to create high-fidelity surface details with unmatched speed and flexibility through a fully blueprint-driven system. The tool features intelligent alignment tools that automatically adapt decals to any surface—flat, curved, or complex—ensuring perfect projection. Users can choose from a range of built-in decal shapes or import custom maps for extensive creative control.
Decal Forge supports a wide variety of surface details, including architectural elements like windows, doors, and vents, as well as surface effects such as wall markings, numbers, and ground clutter. It includes Parallax Occlusion Mapping with dynamic shadow projection, allowing decals to display convincing depth and light interaction for lifelike environments.
The system is optimized for cinematic precision and real-time efficiency, making it ideal for enhancing photorealistic environments, adding storytelling elements, or building dynamic materials in conjunction with other Forge systems. It is recommended for cinematic or high-quality visual production, with optimization and responsible placement advised for real-time use.
Key features include:
- Parallax Occlusion Mapping
- Parallax Self-Shadows
- Masking for custom decal shapes
- Auto-align feature for perfect views on all axes
- Decal blueprint control
- Angle-masking for slope and angle control
- Optimized and efficient workflow
The resource pack includes over 50 masks to customize decals, multilayer POM + POM shadows, triplanar projection, and fake ambient occlusion controls. Shadow casting controls are also available.
New in v1.1:
- Triplanar projection added
- Triplanar angle fade
- Texture rotation independent of decal transform
- 10% performance improvement
The Decal Forge v1.0 resource pack is compatible with Unreal Engine 5.3+. A nDisplay plugin is required for Nvidia GPU users and is enabled by default.
