How to make optimized 3D Models for games

Today, players expect their games to have stunning visuals, great graphics, and strong performance.

To achieve this, it's essential to optimize your 3D models. Optimization means carefully simplifying your model to reduce its size while preserving important details.

There are several stages where you can optimize your model, including the retopology phase, the texturing phase, and even during the rigging process. In this article, we will focus specifically on optimizing the retopology stage.

What is your 3D model for?

First, ask yourself: What purpose does my 3D model serve?

The answer to this question will guide the type of optimizations your model needs. If you're creating a model for a mobile game, the optimization requirements will differ from those for a realistic, game-ready model designed for a AAA title.