Whilst we all not-so-patiently continue waiting for games based on the innovative Unreal Engine 5 to be released, we’ve decided to show you just how this new technology with affect future games.
We’ve included detail on the intelligent technology and algorithms behind these stunning virtual worlds, what games we can expect to be released, and even some of our top PC recommendations to prepare yourself for Unreal Engine 5.
Take a step into the future of gaming with us!
What is Unreal Engine 5:
Unreal Engine 5 is the latest 3D computer graphic game engine and design tool.
First developed by Epic Games in 1998, the latest installment of this intelligent video game engine features compatibility with next-generation video game consoles, such as the PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series X/S, and 3D image rendering technology, including Real-Time Ray Tracing.
What sets Unreal Engine 5 apart from previous generations is Nanite and Lumen.
Nanite:
Nanite is an intelligent algorithm that can import any detailed photographic material into games. Taking away the need for developers to create incredibly detailed assets from scratch, allowing for more detailed and realistic game worlds.
Lumen:
Just as the name suggests, Lumen is the technology behind creating stunning, realistic lighting, and shadows in video games.
Lumen’s algorithm is similar to that of NVIDIA’s Real-Time Ray Tracing, but can still achieve smooth, high-quality performance, even on older generation GPUs.
The video down below showcases how Nanite and Lumen affect how your video game worlds. This video is a demo and is running on a PlayStation 5.
Other impressive key features of Unreal Engine 5 are:
- Advanced Graphics
- More digitally realistic humans
- Intelligent multiplayer framework
- C++ Source Code
- Built-in game blueprints
What Games Run on Unreal Engine 5?
We’ve all heard the plethora of rumours about different game franchises utilising Unreal Engine 5. As of April 2022, these are the games that have officially announced that they are using Unreal Engine 5.
- ArcheAge II
- Ashes of Creation
- Black Myth Wukong
- Bioshock 4
- Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate
- Dreamhouse: The Game
- EFootball PES 2022
- Echoes of the End
- Illustrated
- Into the Echo
- Layers of Fear
- Kingdom Hearts 4
- Mass Effect 4
- Mortal Online 2
- Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl
- Red Case
- Senua’s Sage: Hellblade II
- State of Decay 3
- The Matrix Awakens
- Tomb Raider
- The Outer Worlds 2
- Quantum Error
- Vigilance 2099
- The Witcher: A New Saga Begins
Are you ready for Unreal Engine 5?
The full version of Unreal Engine 5 was released on the 5th of April and is free to use.
To ensure you have a reliable, high-quality gaming PC so you can enjoy Unreal Engine 5, I’ve selected some of Overclockers UK’s top pre-built gaming systems to tempt you into upgrading. All these PCs are packed with the latest and greatest gaming tech, perfect for playing all your favourite next-generation AAA titles!
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-Built PC (FS-1DP-EP):
- Ideal for mid to high tier gaming, streaming and content creation
- Hand-picked components by our team of PC experts
- Experience next-generation gaming and graphics with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC GPU
- Real-Time Ray Tracing, AI DLSS 3.5, and G-Sync compatible
- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
Refract Gaming Indigo Pre-Built PC (FS-1DP-EP):
- Perfect for elite-tier gaming, high-quality streaming and content creation
- Includes cherry-picked components by the OcUK team
- Designed especially for PC enthusiasts
- Features an incredible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU and AMD Ryzen 7000 Series CPU
- Hefty storage capacity with a 1TB SSD
- 3 year parts and labour warranty included
OcUK Gaming Hatchet Pre-Built PC (FS-1EX-OG):
- Unlock expectational performance
- Experience blisteringly fast processing power with AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU
- Real-Time Ray Tracing, AI DLSS, and G-Sync enabled, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU
- Up to 64GB DDR5 AMD EXPO RAM
We’d love to hear what your thoughts are about Unreal Engine 5, let us know in the comment section down below.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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