A couple of days ago, the GDC (Game Developers Conference) ended with a lot of new games and updates regarding the videogame industry. Among the most important announcements and presentations, the State of Unreal (Engine) itself stood out.
The Unreal Engine from Epic Games introduced its new 5.4 update with a lot of new features. With the reveal of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra in action, the State of Unreal conference confirmed that all cinematic elements of this title were rendered in real-time, giving a glimpse of the power that Unreal Engine 5 has for future updates and games.
Unreal Engine 5 in the State of Unreal was the Protagonist of the GDC
Epic Games is really taking advantage of all the perks that Unreal Engine 5 has. Thanks to things like the MetaHuman NPC generator, some models for this title look hyper-realistic. The State of Unreal received praise at the GDC for showcasing the engine’s capabilities with numerous new features.
Hi rez of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra scene. pic.twitter.com/LBxAVrNcLF
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) March 20, 2024
So many amazing announcements from State of Unreal 🤩
— Fortnite Creators (@FNCreate) March 21, 2024
What are you going to create first? pic.twitter.com/H8fsMUOfx0
🚨 A look behind the scenes of Star Wars Hunters was part of Epic's State of Unreal event!
— Daily Star Wars Games (@Daily_SWGames) March 22, 2024
They recent revamped the lighting in-game and are using Unreal Engine 5 for marketing assets.
"We can't wait for you to play it on iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch soon!" pic.twitter.com/jMyd219wZL
Later, it was revealed that the Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra trailer was rendered in real time, showing how powerful this engine is. Also, after the first reveal trailer, the environment of this game was shown in more detail, thanks to the director of Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Amy Hennig.
The attention to detail in the level design, which renders every piece of clothing, rock, and particle with amazing realism, is one of the game’s key elements. Thanks to the new Unreal Engine 5.4, the nanites, faces, and animation have surpassed all expectations from the Unreal team, giving an incredible level of perfection when the characters interact.
Hennig praised the Unreal Engine, seeing the detail that it can achieve in the level design, ground, filth, and even moisture.
Uncanny Realism Thanks to the Power of Unreal Engine
Nanite and MetaHuman were the principal new features that this version of the engine introduced. Epic Games has also revealed that the MetaHumans will now be available on Fortnite thanks to the UEFN Unreal Editor for Fortnite, as well as several new clothing designs.
This will put all the new creators that are utilizing this tool on a new path to improving their skills. Unreal Engine 5.4 is all about realism.
Epic Games also revealed that the Epic Games Store will be available on Android and iOS later this year, finally ending the Apple-Epic Store legal battle. Unreal Engine still dominates several of the more ambitious AAA titles, and this will keep happening thanks to the accessibility of design that this engine has.
What are your thoughts about the future of Unreal Engine? Will Fortnite keep shattering the boundaries of gaming? Let us know in the comments.
