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UE5 Is Becoming the Platform of Choice for Robotics Simulation
NewsApr 8, 2026

UE5 Is Becoming the Platform of Choice for Robotics Simulation

Unreal Engine 5 is rapidly becoming the preferred platform for robotics simulation, offering real‑time photorealism through Nanite, Lumen and hardware ray tracing. Its Chaos Physics system and integrations like AGX Dynamics provide high‑fidelity contact and actuator modeling, while tools such...

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Built with UE5, DarkSwarm Aims to Deliver Visceral Combat and Memorable Multiplayer Moments
NewsMar 17, 2026

Built with UE5, DarkSwarm Aims to Deliver Visceral Combat and Memorable Multiplayer Moments

Bitfire Games, an indie studio founded in 2022, announced its upcoming co‑op extraction shooter DarkSwarm, built on Unreal Engine 5. The game features procedurally generated levels, four distinct player classes, and a drop‑in/drop‑out multiplayer experience set against a dystopian alien threat....

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MetaHuman Creator Web Application Is Being Discontinued
NewsMar 5, 2026

MetaHuman Creator Web Application Is Being Discontinued

Epic announced that the MetaHuman Creator web application will be fully retired on November 5, 2026, after a staged removal of version selections earlier in the year. The transition follows the integration of MetaHuman creation directly into Unreal Engine, first introduced in...

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February’s Epic Learning Content: VFX, 2D Animation, and Digital Twins
NewsFeb 27, 2026

February’s Epic Learning Content: VFX, 2D Animation, and Digital Twins

Epic Games rolled out its February learning catalog on Unreal Engine, spotlighting three new content tracks: visual effects (VFX), 2D animation, and digital twins. The release adds twelve VFX tutorials, a multi‑part 2D animation series, and a digital‑twin module that...

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Get over 280 Production-Ready Automotive Substrate Materials for UE 5.7—free on Fab
NewsFeb 26, 2026

Get over 280 Production-Ready Automotive Substrate Materials for UE 5.7—free on Fab

Epic Games announced that Unreal Engine 5.7 now includes more than 280 production‑ready automotive substrate materials. The library is hosted on the Fab marketplace and can be downloaded for free. These materials are built for physically accurate car visualizations, targeting...

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Taking a Zero-Nonsense Approach to Game Development: Why Liquid Swords Chose UE5 for Samson
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Taking a Zero-Nonsense Approach to Game Development: Why Liquid Swords Chose UE5 for Samson

Liquid Swords, the Stockholm studio led by Christofer Sundberg—known for creating Just Cause—is developing Samson, a gritty open‑world action title that strips away unnecessary features. The team selected Unreal Engine 5 as the foundation, citing its cutting‑edge rendering and world‑building...

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