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Cinder City Developer Preview Showcases New Gameplay, The Cinderknights, and Much more
BigFire and NCSoft have released a new gameplay preview for Cinder City, a dystopian action RPG set in Seoul. Players control Seven, a Cinderknight searching for his daughter amidst mutant monsters and the criminal organization Hyde. The game, built with Unreal Engine 5, is slated for a PC launch in the second half of 2026 and will feature NVIDIA-supported features.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Legacy of the Giant Kings Updates Announced
Funcom and Inflexion Games have announced 'Legacy of the Giant Kings,' a free four-part story arc update for Conan Exiles Enhanced, set to release starting July 21st. This update will introduce new challenges beneath the Unnamed City and a highly requested feature allowing players to repair high-end legendary gear. The announcement follows the recent Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for the game.
Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta Sign-Ups Open for Biggest Playable Test Yet
Elementa has opened beta sign-ups for Silver Palace, an open-world detective RPG featuring Victorian and gothic fairytale influences. This "Dichotomy" beta is the largest playable test to date, introducing a male protagonist, new characters, expanded story content, and refined combat. The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, and Elementa also announced a global expo tour starting at Anime Expo.
'The original code is in this game' — Halo Campaign Evolved executive producer says some level layouts have been redesigned to avoid 'repetiveness' but 'you are playing the DNA of the original game'
Executive producer Damon Conn stated that Halo Campaign Evolved retains the original code and DNA of Halo: Combat Evolved, despite being rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. The team has redesigned some level layouts and encounters to reduce repetition and enhance visual distinction, particularly in areas like The Library, while preserving the original story and intent. The game is set to launch on July 28 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Silver Palace Opens Sign-Ups for "Dichotomy" Beta Test!
Elementa has opened sign-ups for the "Dichotomy" Beta Test for their upcoming open-world detective RPG, Silver Palace. This beta, running until July 16, will introduce a male protagonist, new characters, expanded story content, and unexplored areas of Silvernia. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will be available as a limited PC beta with no in-game purchases.
Star Wars Racer Uses All of Unreal Engine 5's Fancy Features - At 60fps on PS5
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is leveraging Unreal Engine 5's advanced features like Nanite and Lumen to achieve photorealistic visuals and complex environments. The game targets a smooth 60fps on PlayStation 5, with further enhancements expected on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Despite some minor compromises, the technical achievements are impressive, potentially positioning it as a contender for awards.
Observe, Interrogate, Expose the Truth. 1990s Japanese Psychological Thriller Wasabi Reveals Its Steam Store Page
Phoenix Game Productions has revealed the Steam store page for their upcoming first-person psychological horror thriller, Wasabi. The game, set in 1990s Japan and developed with Unreal Engine 5, tasks players with investigating murders as a detective who uses a mysterious power to uncover the truth. A gameplay trailer and new screenshots have also been released, with a playable demo planned for the future.
Multiplayer Halo Project Ekur Was Going To Be An Extraction Shooter – Rumor
A rumored standalone Halo multiplayer title, codenamed Project Ekur, was initially planned as an extraction shooter by Certain Affinity. Reports suggest the project has since shifted to a large-scale multiplayer shooter, moving away from its earlier battle royale concept. This change occurred as development transitioned to Unreal Engine 5, with prototypes exploring extraction shooter elements before settling on a direction closer to Halo 5's Warzone mode.
The Coalition says Active Reload is an 'iconic feature' that has been updated for Gears of War: E-Day, and some weapons also have 'additional reload mechanics'
The Coalition studio creative director Matt Searcy confirmed that the Active Reload mechanic will return in Gears of War: E-Day, featuring updates such as its placement in the middle of the screen for improved feel and ease of learning. Some weapons will also include additional reload mechanics, allowing for partial reloads or strategic use of partially loaded magazines. The game is set to launch exclusively for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.
Gothic 1 Remake Celebrates Strong Launch with New Accolades Trailer | Invision Game Community
THQ Nordic and Alkimia Interactive have released an Accolades Trailer for Gothic 1 Remake, celebrating its successful launch and positive reception. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the remake faithfully recreates the 2001 cult classic RPG for modern platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, while modernizing combat and controls.
CD Projekt joint-CEO says it's "fair" that the studio "lost the faith" of some of its audience after Cyberpunk 2077 launch
CD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged that the studio lost player trust due to the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, stating it's "fair" that some players may never return. He expressed hope that future titles like The Witcher 4, which will utilize Unreal Engine 5, can help regain that trust. Despite the initial issues, Cyberpunk 2077 has since sold over 35 million copies.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the game is sticking with Unreal Engine 4 instead of 5
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi explained the decision to stick with Unreal Engine 4 instead of upgrading to Unreal Engine 5. Hamaguchi stated that switching engines would have significantly extended development time, which was not ideal from a business or player perspective. The team was able to implement a Nanite-like rendering system within Unreal Engine 4, achieving comparable visual quality.
Gears of War: E-Day Technical Director Explains How Unreal Engine 5’s Tech Helped in Development
The Coalition's technical director Kate Rayner detailed how Unreal Engine 5's features, such as MegaLights and dynamic geometry, were crucial in rebuilding Gears of War: E-Day from scratch. The game, developed for PC and Xbox Series X/S, aims to accurately portray the chaos of Emergence Day with enhanced lighting and destructible environments, running at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X.
"We're not trying to replace it. This is very much a love letter": Why Crystal Dynamics is remaking the original Tomb Raider (again)
Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog are developing Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the original 1996 game, set for a February 2027 release. This project, described as a 'love letter' to the original, aims to recreate the classic experience with modern technology and gameplay enhancements, while also acknowledging the use of AI for early prototyping. The remake is part of a broader trend of game remakes, with Crystal Dynamics also working on a new narrative-driven title, Tomb Raider Catalyst, for a 2027 release.
Epic Games Gives Us An Exciting First Look At Unreal Engine 6
Epic Games provided an early look at Unreal Engine 6, with Marcus Wassmer detailing its aim to unify Unreal Engine 5 and the Unreal Editor for Fortnite into a single platform. The engine will feature improved rendering, reduced cook times, tighter iteration loops, and a new framework based on the Verse programming language, promising to enable a new generation of collaborative game development.
Gears of War: E-Day Pushes Unreal Engine 5 “To Its Limits” In Its Latest Tech Demo
The Coalition has released a new tech demo for Gears of War: E-Day, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 with advanced lighting and ray tracing features on Xbox Series X. The demo highlights realistic environmental interactions and reflections, though it remains to be seen if the entire campaign will maintain this level of graphical fidelity, especially with multiplayer targeting 120 fps.
No Law Creative Director Discusses How Unreal Engine 5 Was Used to Create Port Desire
Developer Neon Giant showcased how they are using Unreal Engine 5 for their open-world shooter No Law, focusing on "density over scale" for the city of Port Desire. Creative director Tor Frick highlighted features like Nanite and Lumen for visual fidelity and dynamic lighting, and MetaHuman for NPCs. The team also discussed similarities and differences with Cyberpunk 2077, emphasizing No Law's more intimate and personal experience. The game is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
MONGIL: STAR DIVE INTRODUCES “WHITEFIRE SHAMAN NAGI” AND VERSION 1.2 UPDATE PREVIEW
Netmarble has announced a new update for its action RPG MONGIL: STAR DIVE, introducing the 5-star character Nagi, also known as the "Whitefire Shaman." The update includes various in-game events and a preview of the upcoming Version 1.2, which will feature a new "Dispatch System" and mobile key customization. The game, built with Unreal Engine 5, is a reimagining of the 2013 mobile game Monster Taming.
Casual Management Sim Leafy Corner Launches a Demo on Steam
Indie developer Fireline Games has released a demo for their upcoming management simulation game, Leafy Corner, on Steam, coinciding with Steam Next Fest. The full game, built with Unreal Engine 5, is set to launch on July 30th, 2026, for PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and various Xbox platforms. The demo allows players to manage a plant shop, grow and sell houseplants, customize their store, and unlock new items.
The Mistfall Hunter demo is currently the most played demo this Steam Next Fest
The Mistfall Hunter demo is currently the most played during Steam Next Fest, reaching a peak of over 14,000 players. This co-op third-person action game with extraction mechanics is set to release on July 29th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 5. Despite some reported performance issues common with Unreal Engine 5 titles, the demo has shown significant momentum since its alpha playtest.
