Andrew Webster
It’s (meta)human nature.
It wouldn’t be an Unreal showcase without those hyperreal Metahumans. Here’s the latest:
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Some handy new Epic Games Store features.
Pre-loading is coming to Epic’s digital game shop on PC and mobile, and the company also announced that it’s opening up self-publishing for developers and publishers on both iOS and Android. The latter feature should be in place towards the end of 2025.
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Engine updates.
A big part of the presentation is showing off the latest developments with Unreal Engine 5, and Epic crammed all of those details, including animation improvements and more impressive open worlds, into this short video.
Producer Kosuke Yabuki talks about what went into building the Nintendo Switch 2 launch title.
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A Ciri-ously good start.
Things kicked off with a beautiful tech demo for The Witcher 4. You can watch the intro here, but it also included an impressive look at the game’s open world, complete with a live on stage gameplay demo.
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A little reminder.
While there are a lot of technical and business updates, Epic’s keynotes can also be packed with other more interesting news, particularly when it comes to Fortnite and Epic’s digital shop. Check out our rundown from last year’s Unreal Fest in Seattle for a quick refresher.
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