> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://universgen.gitbook.io/shader-world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://universgen.gitbook.io/shader-world/shader-world.md).

# Shader World

## Presentation

> Shader World is a GPU-accelerated framework plugin for Unreal Engine, dedicated to creating runtime procedural worlds from ground, ocean, and every asset you expect to spawn on them. 
>
> It is fast, interactive at runtime, and outperforms CPU based alternatives, while being scalable from smartphones to consoles and desktop PC. Indeed most smartphones since 2013 do support the required compute shaders. 
>
> The plugin released in October 2021, has been constantly updated and is owned by over 30000 Unreal Engine users, with an active community on Discord. 

<figure><img src="/files/yioCDDPPpwqWgMyqon4k" alt=""><figcaption><p>Using UE Marketplace "SmartBrush" asset</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/3NXnlRoofND2Uw53cyLw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Using SwissALTI3D</p></figcaption></figure>

## Quick links

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[Introduction](/shader-world/shader-world/introduction.md)
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[Features](/shader-world/shader-world/features.md)
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## Kick-start

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[Detail panel](/shader-world/fundamentals/kick-start/detail-panel.md)
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[Creating a new world](/shader-world/fundamentals/kick-start/creating-a-new-world.md)
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[Blueprint Brush System - Landmass](/shader-world/fundamentals/kick-start/blueprint-brush-system-landmass.md)
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