Horror games! Oh, Hades, why did it have to be horror games? We’re breaking down everything you need to know about photorealistic horror games in Unreal Engine 5.
I’ll preface this by saying I cannot stand horror… like at all! Why would I want to be scared while I game and then jump at every noise while trying to sleep? No sir, not I! But for you, dear reader, I looked, I screamed, and I cried at every terrifying detail of Unreal Engine 5’s uncanny ability to destroy your soul with photorealistic horror games.
Can’t I just play Stardew Valley Instead?
So, here are the deets: A short video showing Unreal Engine 5 is making the rounds online and… it do be spooky. The video shows what looks to be someone filming at a train station in Toyama, Japan. Before long, the sunny daytime pretty train platform we have all been enjoying turns into something straight out of one of my nightmares. This is no video. It is, in fact, a photorealistic high FPS environment made in Unreal Engine 5.
Created by YouTube user subjectn,the scene is running in Unreal Engine 5 with all of the modelling, texturing, lighting, and animation solely created by them. If this is what one person can put together inside this new engine, then we might not survive next-generation horror games.
What hardware do you need for Unreal Engine 5?
If you’re the sort of monster that intends to work on terrifying photorealistic games in Unreal Engine 5, then please don’t you’ll need to know what it takes to run it. The base system requirements to run the engine are relatively low:
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, or versions 2004 and 20H2 revision .789 or higher. |
| CPU | Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster |
| RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card |
| RHI Version | DirectX 11: Latest drivers DirectX 12: Latest drivers Vulkan: AMD (21.11.3+) and NVIDIA (496.76+) |
However, we recommend a significantly more powerful PC if you intend to work on any graphically demanding games or scenes involving photorealism. For example, a powerful GPU such as an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 alongside a similarly powerful CPU, such as Intel’s 12th Gen i7 or AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X. Finally, at least 16GB, but preferably 32GB of RAM would be ideal.
Refract Gaming Indigo
A great option if you’re looking to get started creating your next Unreal Engine 5 project is the Refract Gaming Indigo. Pre-built, pre-tested, and ready to ship for next-day delivery, the Indigo features the perfect mix of enthusiast hardware to get started with photorealistic horror in Unreal Engine 5.
Refract Gaming Indigo:
- Pre-built gaming PC for elite-tier gaming and high-quality streaming
- Cherry-picked hardware and hand-built by Overclockers UK’s expert team
- Designed by gaming enthusiasts, for you
- Great for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Cyberpunk 2077
- Comes with three years warranty, covering parts and labour
Fan of horror games?
If, unlike me, you’re the sort of sociopath that likes to be scared, make sure to let us know what your favourite horror game is down in the comments so we can add you to the government watch list.
PC specs are subject to change.
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Robert Mullane
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When not working, you'll find me in VR or losing in bottom-tier Valorant matches. I write about all topic's tech and gaming with a particular focus on representation in gaming, virtual reality, and LGBTQ+ themes. If you're still not fed up with me, you can also catch me over on the Overclockers UK TikTok and YouTube accounts.
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