Unreal Engine 5.4 has delivered a significant performance leap, with ‘The Matrix Awakens’ tech demo showcasing a 40% CPU and 20% GPU performance improvement. The upgrade also includes new features like Virtual Shadow Maps and Hit Lighting, leading to a visually enhanced experience.
Bethesda’s custom-built Creation Engine 2, specifically designed for next-gen consoles, is poised to power future Fallout and Elder Scrolls titles. Despite the allure of Unreal Engine 5, Bethesda’s significant investment in Creation Engine 2 makes a switch unlikely. This article delves into the engine’s evolution, the benefits of its tailored design, and explores the ongoing debate on whether the engine itself truly defines a game’s quality.
Nvidia is making significant moves in the AI space, launching new open-source AI models and Unreal Engine 5 plugins while facing market volatility due to customer concentration and product delays. This comes amidst tensions with China, which is encouraging its companies to use domestic chipmakers instead of Nvidia. Despite these challenges, Nvidia’s stock has seen significant growth in the past year.
Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5.5 is bringing significant improvements to its rendering capabilities, animation tools, and virtual production features. The highlight of the update is the new MegaLights technology, allowing for thousands of dynamic, realistic lights with volumetric fog. This update also boasts performance enhancements for skeletal meshes with Nanite and Production-Ready Path Tracing, making it even more powerful for game developers.
After a year of significant spending and layoffs, Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine, is now financially sound. CEO Tim Sweeney announced at Unreal Fest 2024 that the company has rebounded, with Fortnite reaching new heights and the Epic Games Store setting revenue records.
A talented indie developer has managed to run the iconic first-person shooter Doom on Fortnite, using clever workarounds and visual effects. This impressive feat highlights the versatility of the Doom engine and the creative potential of Fortnite’s Unreal Engine.
