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Rocket League's Unreal Engine 6 makeover teased as Epic reveals a glimpse of the future
Epic Games and Psyonix have teased a future makeover for Rocket League utilizing Unreal Engine 6. The free-to-play vehicular soccer game, currently running on Unreal Engine 3, received a new trailer showcasing a "new era, new engine" during the Championship Series Paris Major. While no release window was provided, this signals a significant upgrade from the game's decade-old engine.
Epic Games reveals a first look at Unreal Engine 6 with a Rocket League makeover
Epic Games has provided a first look at Unreal Engine 6, showcasing its capabilities with a visual overhaul of Rocket League. A release date for the new game engine has not yet been announced.
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed for Rocket League Update
A new reveal video from the Paris Major showcased the upcoming transition of Rocket League to Unreal Engine 6. The update signifies a new era for the popular vehicular soccer game, with a focus on crowd reactions to the announcement.
Rocket League is the first game shown off in Unreal Engine 6 and it's as shiny as you'd expect
Epic Games and Psyonix revealed Unreal Engine 6 with a brief trailer during the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major. The teaser showcased significantly enhanced visual fidelity for Rocket League, which has been running on Unreal Engine 3. While no release date was given, the showcase suggests the engine could see games launching within the next year or two.
Rocket League Will Be the First Unreal Engine 6 Title, With A Bold New Look
Psyonix announced that Rocket League will be the first game to utilize Unreal Engine 6, marking a significant visual upgrade from its decade-old Unreal Engine 3 foundation. While no release timeline has been provided, the move signifies a major shift for the popular car-sports hybrid, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney previously highlighting Unreal Engine 6's embrace of a multithreaded approach.
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed With Updated Rocket League Teaser
Epic Games and Psyonix have revealed Unreal Engine 6 through a teaser trailer featuring Rocket League. The new engine promises enhanced visuals and physics for the popular car soccer game, and hints at a more integrated 'metaverse explorer' experience across Epic's titles like Fortnite and Lego Fortnite. Further details on Unreal Engine 6 and the updated Rocket League are not yet available.
Unreal Engine 6 revealed by Epic Games in the weirdest way possible
Epic Games has revealed Unreal Engine 6, using a trailer for Rocket League during the Rocket League Championship Series esports tournament. This marks an unusual debut for the new engine, as previous iterations were showcased with dedicated graphical demos. The engine is expected to coincide with the next generation of consoles, potentially supporting platforms like PlayStation 6 and Xbox Series X/S, and will also be implemented in Fortnite.
Your first look at Unreal Engine 6 comes courtesy of a much shinier looking Rocket League teaser
Epic Games has provided an early look at Unreal Engine 6 through a teaser trailer for Rocket League, showcasing enhanced visuals and real-time rendering capabilities. While the trailer highlights the engine's potential, specific release dates for the engine and the visual revamp in Rocket League remain unannounced. The teaser also hinted at a potential universal hub for Epic Games titles and a Disney metaverse project.
Unreal Engine 6 revealed with a major Rocket League upgrade - the teaser concerns me
Epic Games has revealed Unreal Engine 6, showcased with an upgrade to Rocket League, currently built on Unreal Engine 3. Concerns have been raised that Rocket League might be bundled with other games like Fortnite in a launcher, potentially impacting Linux compatibility due to anti-cheat measures.
Unreal Engine 6 avtäckts officiellt i ny Rocket League-trailer
Epic Games has officially revealed Unreal Engine 6 in a new trailer for Rocket League, marking the first time the engine has been showcased. While Rocket League currently uses Unreal Engine 3, this announcement confirms it will be the first game to utilize the new engine. The reveal has sparked discussion about Epic's focus on Unreal Engine 6 versus addressing existing issues with Unreal Engine 5.
Unreal Engine 6 announced—and I truly do hope optimization is its top priority
Epic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6, with the author expressing a strong hope that optimization will be a key focus for the new engine. The article notes that Unreal Engine 5 has been available for approximately four years.
Unreal Engine 6 revealed alongside Rocket League update
Epic Games has revealed Unreal Engine 6, with Rocket League set to be one of the first titles to utilize the new engine. A teaser showcased refined visuals for grass, cars, and lighting. The release window for Unreal Engine 6 remains unclear, following Unreal Engine 5's launch in 2022.
Rocket League Announces "New Era" Alongside Unreal Engine 6 Reveal
Developer Psyonix announced that Rocket League will transition to Unreal Engine 6 in the future. This move signifies a "new era" for the popular free-to-play title, which is currently available on Nintendo Switch. Further details about the engine transition will be released later.
Epic reveals first Unreal Engine 6 game, and it's not Fortnite
Epic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6 during the Rocket League Championship Series Paris Major, with Rocket League being the first game to feature the new engine. This marks a significant upgrade from Unreal Engine 3, which Rocket League has been using since its release. The announcement highlights the engine's importance to the gaming industry and its use beyond games in CGI production.
Unreal Engine 6 announced with Rocket League reveal
Psyonix has announced Unreal Engine 6, heralding a new era for game development. This announcement was made alongside a reveal for Rocket League, which is transitioning to a new phase.
Unreal Engine 6 Revealed as Rocket League Gets a New Coat of Paint
Developer Psyonix, an Epic Games studio, has provided a preview of Rocket League running on the newly revealed Unreal Engine 6. This update showcases the game with a visual overhaul powered by the next-generation engine.
Unreal Engine 6 announced with new version of Rocket League
Developer Psyonix has announced a new version of Rocket League that will be powered by the newly confirmed Unreal Engine 6. This marks the first release of the game engine since Unreal Engine 5 in 2021. Further details about this new era for Rocket League are expected.
A game developer compared Godot and Unity by making the same game in both engines, and he's found a clear winner
Game developer Thomas Grové conducted a side-by-side comparison of Unity and Godot by building the same survival horror game in both engines. While both engines performed similarly in functionality, Godot proved significantly more efficient in loading, exporting, and compiling, leading Grové to conclude it's the preferred engine for his project despite Unity's slightly higher final output FPS.
Unreal Engine 6 Announced, First Real-Time Footage Showcased With Rocket League
Epic Games has announced Unreal Engine 6, showcasing its first real-time footage integrated into Rocket League. The engine features significant improvements in reflections, lighting, foliage, and effects. While no release window is confirmed, preview versions are anticipated in 2027 or 2028, with CEO Tim Sweeney highlighting its role as a nexus point for the studio's engine development.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced creative director reveals there is 'probably almost nothing' left of the original code in the remake — 'Almost everything had to be rebuilt'
The creative director for the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake, Paul Fu, revealed that almost none of the original game's code remains, with the title being rebuilt from the ground up using the latest Anvil engine. While core mechanics like locomotion and parkour are present, the combat system was completely redeveloped. The remake is set to launch on July 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
