

You can see all the aforementioned in the video below.Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a fun game due to its mechanics, as you have to drive long distances without damaging your vehicle. UE5 also comes with MetaSounds, a “high-performance system that offers complete control over audio DSP graph generation of sound sources.” Finally, Epic is championing an enhanced editor with improved UI. World Partition, One File Per Actor, and Data Layers work together to help developers create open worlds. Epic also went over new tools like Control Rig for creating animations that can be shared with multiple models. Nanite and Lumen, while still cool as hell, aren’t alone in the features. This feature is a “fully dynamic global illumination solution” that developers can use to implement and change realistic lighting instantly.īut that’s not all UE5 is bringing to the table. Lumen, which, like Nanite, was shown off in the demo presentation last year. Among the hot, new features is Nanite, a “virtualized micropolygon geometry system.” In layman’s terms, Nanite in UE5 allows developers to create high-detailed environments without the usual massive cost in time.


The presentation, hosted by Epic Games, offered a mere 15-minute gander at what’s in store. However, the full release date for Unreal Engine 5 is set for early 2022. The Early Access build is only available for game developers who want to try before they buy. However, it was more aimed at developers, showing off the different features and tools available. Earlier today, Epic Games dove a bit deeper into Unreal Engine 5 with a stream. The powerful game development engine has been anticipated for about a year now, ever since the company showed off the first tech demo.

Epic Games’ impressive Unreal Engine 5 is now in the hands of developers, as it enters Early Access starting today.
