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Alien Isolation 2 teaser video shows the horror game heading planetside, but those panic-inducing save stations are following it
A new teaser video for the upcoming Alien: Isolation sequel, potentially titled 'False Sense Of Security', has been released by Creative Assembly and Sega. The video showcases a planetside environment and the return of the iconic manual save stations, hinting at a continued focus on stealth and horror gameplay. It is also suggested that the game will utilize Unreal Engine 5.
Assassin's Creed Hexe Loses Another Top Developer, Who Quit To Start Their Own Studio
Benoit Richer, game director for the upcoming Assassin's Creed Hexe, has left Ubisoft Montreal after nine years to co-found a new independent studio called Servo Games. He is the latest high-profile departure from the project, following creative director Clint Hocking. Servo Games will focus on single-player atmospheric experiences using Unreal Engine 5 for current-generation consoles and PC.
INDUSTRIA 2 – Everything You Need to Know
INDUSTRIA 2, developed by Bleakmill, is set to enhance its predecessor with a greater focus on pace and storytelling, blending exploration and combat for slow-burning tension. The game will feature refined gunplay, overhauled AI, richer visuals, and a strong survival horror influence, all built on Unreal Engine 5. It is scheduled for release on April 15th as a PC exclusive.
Alien: Isolation 2 is Developed on Unreal Engine 5, per Recent Job Listing
Creative Assembly's sequel to Alien: Isolation is being developed using Unreal Engine 5, according to recent job listings. The studio is seeking key personnel and indicates a long-term development plan for the sci-fi survival horror title, which entered early development last year.
Pax Dei devs say they are working on an engine upgrade, stability, and… birds
Mainframe Industries, the developer of Pax Dei, has provided an update on the game's development, acknowledging a period of quiet. The team is focusing on stability and has upgraded the game engine to Unreal Engine 5.6. They are also working on gameplay improvements, new art assets, and the addition of birds.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Sales Surpass Eight Million Units
Publisher Kepler Interactive and developer Sandfall Interactive announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over eight million units. The game, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, also received a free anniversary update with new cosmetic items and bug fixes. The title is a turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics, developed in Unreal Engine 5.
Saros Gets Major Unreal Engine 5.6 Update on April 29th
Housemarque is releasing a significant update for their shooter Saros on April 29th, integrating Unreal Engine 5.6. This update focuses on substantial performance optimization and stability improvements for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro. Players will need to reset their graphics settings after the update due to new engine features.
RF Online Next Opens Global Pre-Registration Ahead of Expected June 18 Release
RF Online Next, the sequel to the 2004 sci-fi MMORPG, has opened global pre-registration on PC and mobile platforms, with an expected release date of June 18. The game will feature planetary warfare, realm-versus-realm battles, and Unreal Engine 5 visuals, expanding on the original's interplanetary setting. Pre-registration rewards include summon tickets and combat support items.
Saros Review: Housemarque Delivers Stunning Follow-Up to Returnal
Housemarque's new game, Saros, is receiving glowing reviews as a refined and improved follow-up to Returnal. Built on a customized Unreal Engine 5, Saros is praised for its stunning visuals and challenging yet more approachable gameplay compared to its predecessor. The game is noted for pushing PlayStation 5 hardware, including potential PS5 Pro enhancements, and is seen as a significant step forward for the studio.
'It Truly Excels': Saros Is Another 'Exceptional' PS5 Pro Game, Say Tech Experts
Technical experts at Digital Foundry have analyzed the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive third-person shooter Saros, developed by Housemarque. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 and excels on the PlayStation 5 Pro, offering a 4K output with PSSR upscaling that handles complex particle effects remarkably well while maintaining a consistent 60fps frame rate.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sales top eight million
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has surpassed eight million sales one year after its release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The turn-based RPG, developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive, also saw significant sales milestones shortly after its launch in April 2025.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Launches May 5 as a Free Steam Upgrade
Funcom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul launching May 5, 2026, for all Steam owners. The update moves the survival game to Unreal Engine 5, promising significant visual and performance improvements, and will allow free travel between the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah for the first time. This upgrade is currently planned for Steam only, with no immediate console or other PC storefront releases.
Conan Exiles Gets Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade After 8 Years
Funcom is releasing a free Unreal Engine 5 upgrade for its eight-year-old survival game, Conan Exiles, in less than two weeks. This significant overhaul involves migrating the game from Unreal Engine 4.15 to UE5, promising substantial visual improvements including better lighting and textures. The update is free for existing players and aims to set a new standard for post-launch support.
The Player Who Can’t Level Up announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Smilegate and Tripearl Games have announced The Player Who Can’t Level Up for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a planned release in the first half of 2027. This action roguelite, based on a popular web novel and webtoon, features simple controls, high-skill expression, and a unique progression system where the protagonist remains at Level 1 but gains power through weapon upgrades. The game utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for its visuals and offers extensive replayability through randomized elements.
What is best in life? A free Conan Exiles update that completely revamps the game's graphics and more
Funcom is releasing a free update for Conan Exiles, titled Conan Exiles Enhanced, on May 5th to celebrate the game's fifth anniversary. This update significantly revamps the game's visuals using Unreal Engine 5, improves performance targeting 60+ FPS, and adds Steam Deck support. It also includes quality of life changes such as character teleportation between DLC areas and multiple character slots per account, while reducing the client size by two-thirds.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Launching May 5
Funcom and Inflexion Games are releasing a free visual overhaul for Conan Exiles, titled Conan Exiles Enhanced, on May 5 for PC via Steam. This upgrade utilizes Unreal Engine 5 for significantly improved visuals and performance, merging the Isle of Siptah and Exiled Lands maps and adding multiple character support. The companies are offering this upgrade for free as a token of appreciation to their player base.
Conan Exiles Enhanced Is a Huge Visual Upgrade Coming to Steam in May
Funcom is releasing Conan Exiles Enhanced on Steam on May 5th, featuring an upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 for improved visuals and performance, including targeting 60 FPS on Steam Deck. The update also introduces free travel between the Exiled Lands and Isle of Siptah, multiple characters per account, and a revamped user interface. While currently PC-exclusive, Funcom is considering other platforms.
Funcom announce Conan Exiles Enhanced edition, launching on May 5th with UE5 updates for free
Funcom has announced the Conan Exiles Enhanced Edition, a free upgrade for all players that updates the game to Unreal Engine 5. This major visual overhaul includes improved lighting and water physics, a smaller game size, and seamless map transitions. The Enhanced Edition launches on May 5th, coinciding with the game's 8th anniversary, and is currently PC-only with potential console ports to follow.
Funcom and Nightingale devs rebrand and refurb Conan Exiles with an ‘Enhanced’ UE5 version on PC
Funcom and Inflexion Games, both owned by Tencent, have announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5. This update, launching May 5th for PC players who own the base game, promises significantly improved visuals, performance, and modern rendering technology. While initially launching on Steam and targeting 60+ FPS on most PCs and Steam Deck, there are future plans to evaluate releases on other platforms.
Funcom Announces Conan Exiles Enhanced, FREE Visual Upgrade Coming May 5th
Funcom announced Conan Exiles Enhanced, a free visual overhaul for the survival game built in Unreal Engine 5, launching May 5th, 2026. This upgrade brings improved visuals, performance, and merges the base game with the Isle of Siptah expansion into a single experience for PC players. While currently planned only for Steam, Funcom and Inflexion Games are considering future releases on other platforms.
