The most recent iteration of Epic Games’ development tool, Unreal Engine 5, is expected to be used in a number of forthcoming titles.
Epic Games made Unreal Engine 5 open for use by all game developers on their next projects during the State of Unreal 2022 event. It has been announced that a number of games, both well-known and obscure, will utilize the platform. The most recent version of the immensely popular and successful gaming engine is called Unreal Engine 5, and as the current console generation progresses, it is very possible that it will be used extensively. The new version represents a significant advancement in lighting, motion, and geometry construction.
During the 2020 Summer Game Fest, Unreal Engine 5 was demonstrated operating on a PlayStation 5. With never-before-seen detail, the tech demo showed off a few of the things that gamers can anticipate from games that use the engine. The Coalition, the development team behind the latest Gears of War titles, unveiled a tech demo for Unreal Engine 5 dubbed Alpha Point at GDC 2021. The demo showcased the engine’s capacity to produce lifelike shadows and reflections.
In 2023, a few Unreal Engine 5 titles that demonstrated the technology’s capabilities were published. Nevertheless, the engine’s heyday is still young, and it may take some years before the world witnesses the realization of all of its potential. Unreal technology 5 is being used by developers of various sizes, and it has already been revealed that a wide variety of forthcoming titles will use the technology.
Updated by Mark Sammut on February 24, 2024: There are now a couple more UE5 games available, one of which was introduced during early access in February 2024.
2021 and 2022 Games for Unreal Engine 5: Tyra
| Developer | Epic Games |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PC |
| Release Date | April 5, 2022 |
| Video Footage | State Of Unreal 2022 Showcase |
First released under a different format, Lyra is a cooperative game meant to acquaint creators with Unreal Engine 5. Lyra is a somewhat typical online shooter when seen only as a game, but its real worth lies in its customization, which lets developers utilize it to make their own games. Lyra, according to Epic, is a “living project” that will develop further and aid in acquainting developers with UE5’s workings.
Unreal Engine 5 development was used, as Epic Games’ Fortnite revealed when Chapter 3 launched in December 2021. Although Fortnite has never been regarded as a technically demanding game, the transition to Unreal Engine 5 has greatly improved the visual integrity of the title. Although the majority of Chapter 3 was a little jump-up, the same cannot be said of its sequel. Fortnite’s visuals were significantly enhanced in Chapter 4 using Unreal Engine 5.
The Matrix Awakens
| Developer | Epic Games |
|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release Date | December 9, 2021 |
| Video Footage | Trailer |
The Matrix Awakens, a tech demo that was made available near to the release of The Matrix Resurrections, demonstrates the amazing potential of Unreal Engine 5. Though the action is primarily restricted to quick-time events, Epic’s game immerses players in famous moments from the original films, thanks to aid from The Coalition. The Matrix Awakens does a great job serving as a UE5 demonstration, and because it’s a free demo, owners of PS5 and Xbox Series X/S systems have no excuse not to check out this quick project.
Cepheus Protocol
Cepheus Protocol
Platform(s)PCReleasedMay 15, 2020DeveloperHalcyon WindsGenre(s)Real-Time Strategy
Cepheus Protocol is a real-time strategy game that has been in early access for around two years. In 2022, it began to switch to Unreal Engine 5. It should come as no surprise that this update improved the graphics. This independent game seems really excellent, even if it shouldn’t be compared to AAA productions; the UE5 upgrade undoubtedly helped. Cepheus Protocol is a passion project that has received a generally favorable reputation on Steam, having been inspired by classics like Company of Heroes. A precise release date has not yet been disclosed by the developer.