Asset Status Overlay

Problem

Tracking asset production status inside Unreal often relies on external tools or naming conventions.

This creates friction in the workflow. Artists and designers have to constantly context switch to understand what is done, in progress, or needs attention.

There is no native way to visualize status directly on assets in the editor.

Solution

A plugin that adds visual status indicators directly on asset thumbnails in the Content Browser and provides a viewport debug visualization.

It allows teams to track asset progress in context, without leaving the editor.

Features

Thumbnail Overlay

Customizable status labels with colors
Configurable font size for overlays

Metadata and Status Management

Status persistence via asset metadata
Quick status assignment in Content Browser via context menu
Bulk assign or remove status
Quick status removal via context menu
Assign status directly from level selection

Level Visualization

Viewport status visualization for actor and material status

Actor overlay is applied at actor level
For multiple materials, the color represents an average of material statuses

Installation

Enable the plugin:

Edit → Plugins → Editor → Asset Status Overlay

Configuration

Project Settings → Asset Status Overlay

Tips and Best Practices

Refresh thumbnails by changing folders or switching Content Browser view mode
Establish consistent status naming conventions
Use distinct colors for different status levels
Update statuses as assets progress
Configure status options before rolling out to a team

Technical Details

Status stored as AssetStatus metadata tag
No additional files or databases required
Clean removal via metadata tag deletion

Requirements

Unreal Engine 5.6 and 5.7
Editor Scripting Utilities plugin auto enabled

Download

Get it here:
https://fab.com/s/d783d916db7e