# C4 Engine

- **Website:** <https://c4engine.org>
- **Primary alias:** `c4engine.org`

## Description

C4 Engine is a versatile game development platform designed for both seasoned developers and newcomers. Originally launched in 1999 by Eric Lengyel, C4 Engine offers a comprehensive licensing option for new users, priced at $100 for desktop (Windows only) use. It supports a range of formats including 64-bit Windows 10/11, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, making it suitable for a variety of gaming projects. The engine is not only for creating games; it serves as an educational tool for universities, aiming to facilitate learning in engine development. The C4 community is actively engaged, boasting a presence on platforms like Discord, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, where discussions and tutorials are shared. As the engine has evolved, it remained popular among indie developers, although it has faced critiques regarding its architectural choices. The team continues to enhance the C4 Engine, empowering others to create innovative games while sharing insights from their journey in game development.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Video Game Design and Development _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🎮 Games
- 🖥 Programming and Developer Software _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/c/Terathon)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/c4engine)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/c4engine)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idoghikEie/w/256/h/256/theme/dark/icon.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1790087067657)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sunglow | #ffd033 | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #222222 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idoghikEie/w/1500/h/500/idQ3ihCmek.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1790087067438)

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