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The 2026 GDC State of the Game Industry survey of 2,300 professionals finds layoffs up about 6%, 36% using AI at work with 52% viewing it as harmful to the industry, strong US union support at 82%, and Unreal Engine now leads as the primary development engine ahead of Unity.
A San Francisco judge questioned an unannounced Epic Games–Google deal tied to their antitrust settlement, reportedly a six-year, $800 million arrangement involving joint product development and marketing. The plan would see Google use Unreal Engine more and Epic help market Android, with officials stressing they’re separate product lines rather than a single new product. The judge warned the deal could affect settlement terms and wondered if it creates a quid pro quo that dampens competition; Epic contends the transfer of value promotes greater competition, while terms remain largely confidential and both sides have not publicly commented.
Hideo Kojima's upcoming horror game OD, revealed during the Beyond the Strand event, evokes the eerie atmosphere of P.T., featuring Sophia Lillis and other stars, with gameplay shown in a first-person perspective using Unreal Engine, but without a confirmed release date yet.
Hideo Kojima's upcoming Xbox game, OD, is revealed through a new teaser trailer showcasing its horror elements, innovative visuals powered by Unreal Engine, and a collaboration with Microsoft. The game is described as a unique blend of game and movie, with development progressing well, though a release date remains unannounced. Jordan Peele is involved in part of the project, which is subtitled OD Knock, hinting at multiple components of the experience.
Suda51 is exploring the possibility of porting his upcoming game Romeo Is a Dead Man to Nintendo Switch 2, conducting tests to determine technical feasibility, with a positive outlook if the tests succeed.
Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, is transforming entertainment by being used in theme park rides like Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, TV shows such as The Mandalorian, and movies including Predator: Killer of Killers and the upcoming Rogue Trooper, enabling more immersive, cost-effective, and innovative experiences across the industry.
Multiple reports suggest that Atlus will announce a Persona 4 remake during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025, with potential enhancements like 4K 60 FPS gameplay and engine upgrades, possibly to Unreal Engine 5, aiming to bring new life to the classic RPG for modern consoles and PC.
CD Projekt Red will showcase new technology and features of The Witcher 4 at Epic's State of Unreal event on June 3, signaling progress on the highly anticipated game, which is expected to be released years from now and will utilize Unreal Engine technology.
A Fortnite player noticed a mold-like texture in the game, which Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney explained is actually a default texture from Unreal Engine, dating back to 1995. This texture, a stock photo of cave pearls, appears when a programmer forgets to specify a texture. Sweeney's response on social media clarified the texture's origins, linking it to a nostalgic artifact from the 1990s.
Seoul-based studio SHIFT UP is hiring for a new "cross-platform next-gen project," described as a "AAA urban science-fiction action RPG" built on Unreal Engine and set to release on console, PC, and mobile. The project will feature monsters and creatures, and the studio is currently seeking programmers, artists, and designers to work on the unannounced title.
Rumours suggest that a remake of the 3D platformer Sonic Heroes could be in development for the successor to the Nintendo Switch, with a potential release date in 2025. This follows the recent leak of a mobile game called 'Sonic Toys Party'. The information comes from a report by Universo Nintendo and is supported by a social media leaker who has been linked to previous Persona and Sega rumours. However, it's important to note that this is currently just a rumour.
Rumors suggest that a remake of Sonic Heroes is in development for the successor to the Nintendo Switch, potentially launching in 2025 and made with Unreal Engine. While SEGA is reportedly not planning a Sonic Adventure remake, other rumored games for the new console include Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Persona 3 Reload, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and eventually Persona 6. However, no official announcements have been made by SEGA at this time, so all rumors should be taken with caution.
Unreal Engine showcased new developments in its graphics engine at GDC 2024, demonstrating the ability to create highly detailed environments and characters in real time with film-quality visuals. The upcoming Unreal Engine 5.4 update introduces Nanite adaptive tessellation for building authentic environments and heterogeneous volumetrics for realistic effects like smoke and lighting. These advancements, along with the use of AI, are set to revolutionize game development and may help studios create realistic AAA titles.
Writer and director Amy Hennig revealed the first trailer for 1943: Rise of Hydra, a new Marvel game featuring playable characters such as Captain America and Black Panther, at Epic’s State of Unreal keynote. The game is described as a narrative-driven action-adventure and is set to launch in 2025. It is being built with Unreal Engine 5.4 and is part of Disney's efforts to revive its gaming lineup with big-budget titles.
Epic Games will introduce a new annual subscription fee of $1,850 "per seat" for non-game developers to use its Unreal Engine, starting with the release of version 5.4 in late April. This pricing model will not apply to game developers, who will continue to pay a 5 percent royalty on products earning over $1 million in lifetime gross revenue. The fee will apply to non-game developers creating linear content, immersive experiences, and infotainment systems, with exemptions for companies earning less than $1 million in annual gross revenue, students, educators, and hobbyists. The annual fee includes access to Unreal Engine, Twinmotion, and RealityCapture, with plans to integrate them directly into the Unreal Engine by 2025.