The first patch update for Civil Engine is here
On August 14, 2025 we rolled out Civil Engine v1.1 – a feature-packed update that sharpens realism, streamlines day-to-day work, and delivers higher-quality renders for your transportation and civil site projects. From new assets and presets to deeper export options and rendering controls, v1.1 focuses on the details that help you move faster and ship visuals you’re proud of.
What's New
New assets: The asset library as been expanded with Zicla-style traffic calming elements, a large library of bridge components, more retaining walls segments. New dynamic assets include an animated “CTA-style” train that can be applied to paths as moving traffic, and a new Dynamic Video asset allows you to import video files into your scene – great for electronic billboards or drive-in theaters.
Smarter workflows: You can now export and import your customized Paths & Areas as presets (via a new .bcpr filetype). Plus, we’ve moved the in-model Dynamic Asset editable parameters into the left-side Details panel for easier and more intuitive asset edits.
Better video rendering: We’ve added more output formats, fixed some bugs related to .mp4 color swaps and empty 8K renders, and implemented new in-render quality controls for LODs, shadows, and Nanite.
Explore Mode upgrade: Now you can use a basic steering wheel in Explore Mode for more immersive driving demos.
Stability & polish: There are tons of additional minor fixes across importing, path spacing, traffic simulation, and dynamic asset behavior.
Get v1.1 now
Find our full list of improvements at beyondcad.com/ce1-1, where you can also:
- Download: Civil Engine V1.1 is available as a zipped folder download (current build example: v1.1.4.4, ~12.6 GB), or you can get it via the Epic Games Launcher.
- Free Trial: Sign up for a 30-day free trial (no payment method required) by heading to the Civil Engine product page, or just click the button below.
Join our “What’s New, What’s Next” livestream
We’re hosting a live session to walk through Civil Engine v1.1 and preview Beyond Typicals v4.0, followed by open Q&A.
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (12:00 PM Central) – 60 minutes
Where: Microsoft Teams (live)
If you’re interested in attending, head to beyondcad.com/ce1-1 to sign up to join us. Bring your questions and feedback – see what’s new and what’s coming next.