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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve’s Deft Attention to Detail in Aircraft Design Showcased in New Video
A new video for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, titled "The Art of Aircraft," showcases the detailed interior and exterior designs of various planes featured in the game, including the F-22A Raptor, Gripen E, and Su-35S Flanker-E. Developed using a custom in-house engine built on Unreal Engine 5, the game will launch on October 2nd for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Dinos Collide in Explosive On-Rails Shooter Tailbreak, Out Now
Tailbreak, an arcade-style on-rails shooter developed by Dead Drop Studios LLC, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC for $24.99. The game features a story mode with two protagonists, Alex and Rin, battling dinosaurs and zombies, alongside a randomized Mutation Matrix mode for high replayability. It utilizes Unreal Engine 5.7 for enhanced visuals and supports local co-op.
Minecraft rival Reforj completely overhauls its visuals with new graphics tech: "This does not exist anywhere else"
4J Studios has revealed a significant visual overhaul for their upcoming sandbox survival game, Reforj, featuring a new proprietary graphics technology called Rixels. This new tech aims to give Reforj a unique aesthetic distinct from games like Minecraft, offering enhanced visual fidelity and performance. The developers claim Rixels, which extend the concept of voxels to various shapes, are a groundbreaking innovation not seen elsewhere in the industry.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Gameplay is a Moody (and Dangerous) Trip Through New Locations
A new gameplay video for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's upcoming DLC, Cost of Hope, showcases two new regions: the Iron Forest and Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The DLC, launching August 20th, promises dozens of hours of new content. Additionally, a free update will bring the base game to Unreal Engine 5.
BioWare vets' new X Files-like mystery game could "not exist in the AAA space" that would rather "throw money at a problem" than experiment
Studio Reset, an indie developer comprised of BioWare veterans, is creating a supernatural mystery game called The Eventide. The developers believe that AAA studios are too risk-averse to create games with the unique "neon-noir" aesthetic and investigative gameplay that The Eventide offers. The game, built in Unreal Engine 5, focuses on creative freedom and mature narrative themes, distinguishing itself from the larger, more experimental-averse AAA space.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Studio Has Been Hit by Layoffs Following Release – Rumor
Halo Studios is reportedly experiencing layoffs following the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved, with producer Nick Treitman and scrum master Paul Morris confirming their departures. The studio has not officially commented on the situation, but reports suggest mismanagement and a difficult transition to Unreal Engine 5 contributed to development issues and feature cuts.
Halo: Campaign Evolved’s Troubled Development Led to Multiplayer Project Cancelation – Rumor
A recent rumor suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved experienced a troubled development, with significant issues arising from the transition to Unreal Engine 5 and mismanagement by Halo Studios leadership. Support studio Abstraction was reportedly removed from the project, leading to work being redone from scratch and contributing to bugs and missed deadlines. This mismanagement also allegedly led to the cancellation of a multiplayer project.
I tried the 'stress test your GPU hopes you never run' and it made my main gaming rig look like a chump
The new software Nukemark, built on Unreal Engine 5.7, is designed to push even the most powerful GPUs to their limits, reportedly causing an RTX 5090 to achieve only 15-20 FPS at native resolution. Testing on a PC with an RTX 4070 Super at 1440p resulted in slideshow-like performance, with average FPS below 25 even with DLSS enabled, suggesting the software is more for bragging rights and future benchmarking than current playable experiences.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam – Everything You Need to Know
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam is a standalone tactical shooter developed by Expression Games and published by Team17, set to release on August 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Utilizing Unreal Engine 5, the game aims for authenticity in its depiction of the Vietnam War, featuring 50v50 multiplayer battles, refined movement mechanics, and new gameplay elements like helicopters and tunnel networks. The game will launch with six distinct modes and has undergone an open beta to address performance issues.
9 Yin Sutra - Immortal Announced
Snail Games has announced 9 Yin Sutra - Immortal, an open-world cultivation sandbox game inspired by Chinese history. The game is being built on Unreal Engine 5, with an official trailer showcasing its features.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Switch 2 is a "big technical challenge" because many Unreal Engine features "don't work," leads say, but Sandfall is "interested" in pulling it off
Developer Sandfall Interactive has stated that bringing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to the Nintendo Switch 2 presents a significant technical challenge due to Unreal Engine 5 features not working as expected on the platform. While interested in a port, the studio acknowledges the hardware's limitations compared to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, impacting their ability to achieve the desired visual fidelity.
DragonSword: Awakening coming to Nintendo
Hound13 has confirmed that DragonSword: Awakening will be ported to an unspecified Nintendo console, following its successful PC launch where it sold over 200,000 units in its first week. The game features an anime-style open world built with Unreal Engine 5, tag-team combat with status ailments, and a narrative focused on a young boy destined to save the continent.
Tentpole Xbox release Halo: Campaign Evolved performs better on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro providing the best experience
A performance analysis of Halo: Campaign Evolved reveals that the game runs best on the PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro offering the optimal experience. While the game performs well across all tested platforms including Xbox Series X and S, the PlayStation versions exhibit fewer cutscene stutters and a slightly cleaner image due to PSSR technology on the Pro model.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs are working on a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but note the "big technical challenge" of getting it up and running
Sandfall Interactive is exploring a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but acknowledges the significant technical challenges due to the platform's power limitations compared to PlayStation and Xbox Series X. The developers are relying on Unreal Engine 5 updates, such as Lumen Lite, to make the port feasible, though no release window has been announced.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Team Faces “a Big Technical Challenge” For a Nintendo Switch 2 Port
Sandfall Interactive's CTO Tom Guillermin stated that a Nintendo Switch 2 port of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents a significant technical challenge due to the console's hardware limitations compared to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. While CEO Guillaume Broche expressed interest in exploring a port, he noted it's too early to announce anything. The team also discussed challenges and benefits of using Unreal Engine 5 for the Switch 2, including features like Lumen Lite and Blueprints.
Halo: Campaign Evolved PC Settings Guide
This guide provides PC settings recommendations for Halo: Campaign Evolved to optimize performance. It covers adjustments within the Unreal Engine 5 framework to enhance the player experience.
A Cyberpunk Spin-Off Brawler Might Be Happening At WayForward – Report
A report suggests that WayForward may be developing a Cyberpunk spin-off game codenamed Gemini, described as a 2.5D beat-'em-up with rollback netcode. This project is reportedly linked to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Netflix series, with development possibly occurring between 2025 and the present. WayForward is known for titles like River City Girls and the Shantae series.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs talk about the challenges of a Nintendo Switch 2 port
Sandfall Interactive, the developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, have stated that a port to the Nintendo Switch 2 would present a significant technical challenge due to the console's power limitations compared to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. While they are interested in exploring the possibility, the team noted that certain Unreal Engine 5 features are not compatible with the Switch 2, though newer features like Lumen Lite might offer some benefits.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners was reportedly being turned into a 2.5D brawler by CD Projekt Red and Shantae studio WayForward, but its fate is uncertain
CD Projekt Red and Shantae developer WayForward were reportedly collaborating on a 2.5D brawler based on the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, codenamed Gemini. The project, believed to be in early development between 2025 and 2026, may have an uncertain future due to funding delays and layoffs at WayForward. CD Projekt Red also has other Cyberpunk and Witcher projects in development.
Stalker 2: Cost of Hope avslöjar sitt släppdatum i kort trailer
The expansion Stalker 2: Cost of Hope and the 2.0 update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on August 20. The expansion introduces two new areas, Iron Forest and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, focusing on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. The 2.0 update will upgrade the game to a new version of Unreal Engine 5, promising improved performance.