> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.404.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.404.xyz/404-gen-user-guide/created-with-404-gen.md).

# Created with 404—GEN

Sometimes, seeing is believing.

Explore how creators are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and reshaping the landscape of digital production using 404—GEN.

### Featured Project: The Dream

#### [ Chroma Awards 2025](https://chromaawards.com/) Winner 🏆

* **Award:** First Place
* **Category:** Games – Interactive Narrative & Choose Your Own Adventure
* **Playable Demo:** Available now online via Streampixel 

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### The Vision

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The Dream is a fully playable, **3D open-world experience** created by a **two-person team in just 30 days**. By leveraging over **12,000 404—GEN assets**, this project demonstrates a massive paradigm shift in game development. It proves that small, agile teams can now produce expansive, high-fidelity worlds previously only achievable by massive AAA studio pipelines.

The Dream challenges conventional assumptions around scale, cost, and production timelines. Massive interactive environments no longer require army-sized studios or months of manual prop modelling.

[**Play The Dream Now**](https://dream.404.xyz/game)

#### How It Was Built

* **The Engine**: The world was built entirely within Unreal Engine 5.5.
* **3D Asset Generation**: All 3D assets were generated using **404—GEN.** The team accessed the generator directly via our Blender plugin, refining the assets before exporting them into Unreal.
* **Performance Optimization**: This streamlined pipeline enabled stable, consistent frame rates across the entire experience, allowing players to explore cutting-edge graphical possibilities without requiring top-tier graphics cards.

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