When comparing Source 2 vs S2 engine HD, the Slant community recommends Source 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best 3D game engines?” Source 2 is ranked 42nd while S2 engine HD is ranked 45th. The most important reason people chose Source 2 is:
Source 2 is compatible with Source 1 models, materials and maps.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Compatible with Source 1
Source 2 is compatible with Source 1 models, materials and maps.
Pro Free for content developers
Pro Built-in weather system
It is possible to edit weather conditions (rain, thunders,wind, clouds, night and day cycle) by simply moving some sliders.
Pro UI is intuitively laid out
Important functions can easily be seen and accessed, making the engine quite user friendly, even for beginners or those who are new to the engine.
Pro Great rendering
S2ENGINE HD rendering power is comparable to more famous engines like Cryengine and UE4.
Pro Complete terrain editor
S2ENGINE HD is integrated with a complete terrain editor that lets you sculpt, paint, add vegetation, and add splines like roads, rivers, fences, etc.
Pro Easy to use
Essential functions are very easy to use and understand.
Cons
Con Not released yet
Has not been released yet for the public.
Con Still in early access
Might be quite buggy.