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Scans Factory released a detailed Unreal Engine 5.7 Venice tech demo showcasing Venice in stunning detail with optimized performance, leveraging Lumen and Nanite, and demonstrating potential future game visuals. The demo runs smoothly on high-end hardware and is available for download, with comparisons highlighting performance improvements over previous versions.
A mass outage affecting 911 service in Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, and Nebraska was caused by the installation of a light pole by a third-party company, according to Lumen Global Issues Director Mark Molzen. The outage, which lasted for over two hours in some states, prompted an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Officials in affected cities are reminding residents to save non-emergency phone numbers in case of future outages.
Lumen, a 911 service provider, attributed the recent 911 outages in Nevada, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Texas to a third-party company's mistake during the installation of a light pole, which was unrelated to their services. While most of the service has been restored, the cause of the outages remains unclear, prompting concerns about the vulnerability of the nation's 911 infrastructure to cyberattacks. Law enforcement agencies in affected states have advised residents to use alternative methods such as texting 911 or using landlines during outages, and the Federal Communications Commission is currently investigating the situation.
The PC port of Remnant II, powered by Unreal Engine 5, lacks support for Lumen and hardware ray tracing, resulting in a relatively barebones graphics experience. The game offers limited graphics options and does not support HDR displays. While it runs fairly well, there is room for improvement in terms of performance. The addition of Lumen for better lighting and DLSS 3 support to increase performance would greatly enhance the game.
The Lumen device claims to measure metabolism and provide personalized recommendations for weight loss and improved health. However, experts are skeptical about its effectiveness and accuracy. While the device uses breath analysis to determine metabolic function, experts argue that a single breath is not enough to provide meaningful data. The Lumen app's recommendations did not differ significantly from general healthy lifestyle advice, leaving users confused and unsatisfied. Experts suggest that following general nutrition advice is sufficient for most people, and the jury is still out on whether the Lumen device can truly change behaviors and lead to better outcomes. Ultimately, consistency in providing quality fuel to our bodies is key for weight loss and overall health.
A Dark Souls tribute video made in Unreal Engine 5 by Adam Plechaty has been shared online, showcasing the Bonfire Lit scene with great usage of Lumen. While there are currently no plans for an official remake, the success of the Demon's Souls remake may lead FromSoftware to revisit the series. The original Dark Souls was released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, with a remastered version available on multiple platforms.
Anshar Studios discusses the implementation of Unreal Engine 5's Lumen technology, console specs, and the newly announced MacOS version optimized for Apple Silicon in the upcoming release of Layers of Fear, the first third-party game built using UE5. The game features Lumen's ray tracing features, Niagara VFX system, and a choice of Quality or Performance mode on consoles. The game will also support AMD FSR integration and PSO Cache system to mitigate stuttering issues. Anshar Studios also announced the MacOS version of the game, which supports Lumen global illumination and reflections system and MetalFX Upscaling.
Mawi United has released a new tech demo showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.2, featuring a 2 square kilometers procedural burned and dead forest created using billions of Nanite triangles of custom photogrammetry scanned trees, rocks, plants, and more. The upcoming horror game, Layers of Fear, developed by Bloober Team, will be powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will leverage the engine's power to create a haunting experience with impressive visuals and audio.
Epic is addressing the stuttering issues commonly associated with Unreal Engine games by improving PSO caching in Unreal Engine 5.2. The new engine also features highly optimized ray tracing with Lumen and a virtualized geometry system with Nanite. Other exciting features include a new material system, Procedural Content Generation Framework, and advancements in MetaHuman and path tracing. While there is still a lot to be excited about, the stuttering issues remain a concern until the automated PSO gathering is fully implemented.
Coffee Stain Studios announced that Satisfactory will be upgraded to Unreal Engine 5 in Update 8, featuring support for Lumen, Nanite, World Partition System, TSR, and Chaos Physics System for vehicles. The game won't be fully lit with Lumen, and the developers will use Nanite on specific objects. The upgrade will use Unreal Engine 5.1, and won't include the PSO improvements coming to UE5.2.
Epic Games showcased the latest features of its Unreal Engine 5.2 game engine at the Game Developers Conference, including the power of real-time rendering and responsive, highly-detailed materials. The system demonstrated the capabilities of the system with renderings of an electric car from Rivian, using Unreal’s Nanite and Lumen technologies to create an impressive level of detail and realistic lighting. Unreal Engine 5.2 is available online now.