Unreal Engine 5, developed by Epic Games and released in May 2021, is an advanced game and graphics engine that marks a milestone in the development of 3D applications. This engine is designed to create extremely detailed and realistic environments, making it ideal for both game development, film production, architectural visualizations and other interactive experiences.
Who owns the Unreal Engine?
Unreal Engine is owned by Epic Games, an American video game and software development company. Epic Games was founded in 1991 by Tim Sweeney, who is still the company's CEO. Originally developed for game development, Unreal Engine has become one of the most popular and versatile graphics engines in the world, used in everything from video games to film production and architectural visualizations.
Groundbreaking features in Unreal Engine 5
One of the most ground-breaking features of Unreal Engine 5 is Nanite Virtualized Geometry, which allows highly detailed 3D models to be imported directly into the engine without the need to reduce the number of polygons. This means developers can work with scenes containing millions of polygons without compromising performance.
Another key feature is Lumen, a dynamic global lighting system that simulates realistic light and shadows in real time. Lumen allows developers to create complex lighting conditions that dynamically respond to changes in the environment without having to prepare the light in advance.
Unreal Engine 5 also introduces World Partition, a technology that divides large worlds into smaller, manageable parts that load as needed. This allows developers to create large, open worlds without worrying about performance or complicated workflow changes.
One of the most impressive innovations in UE5 is the MetaHuman Creator, a tool that allows developers to create hyper-realistic human characters with an incredible degree of customization. From detailed facial features to specific clothing choices, developers can create characters that look almost real.
In addition, Unreal Engine 5 includes the Chaos Physics and Destruction System, which enables realistic simulation of physics and destruction, opening up spectacular real-time collisions and crashes.
Unreal Engine 5 is also fully integrated with next-generation game consoles such as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, while supporting both PC and mobile platforms. With its combination of powerful tools, ease of use, and the ability to deliver impressive visual results, Unreal Engine 5 has become a preferred choice for game developers and 3D artists worldwide.
