Apply Material to Multiple Static Mesh in Content

I’ve seen quite a bit about applying materials to multiple meshes in a map, but how can I set the material for multiple static meshes such that the updates are recognised outside of a map?

Afaik that is currently not possible.
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(If there is, I’d love to know)

hmm… is there a way to import an FBX with materials and then exchange materials in an automated fashion? that could do the trick!

turned out that’s a no.
looking into making a script that can do this.