Unreal Engine 5 Demo Fails to Excite
Despite being touted as more efficient and cost-effective than its predecessor, last year's excitement surrounding Unreal Engine 5 has failed to carry over into this year's demo on Faille - leaving many wondering if it can really live up to its hype or if developers will stick with older versions instead.
Jan. 10, 2023 1:02PM
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A screenshot from an Unreal Engine 4 game with a caption reading "Not As Exciting As Last Year"
Last year, the world was abuzz with excitement over the potential of Unreal Engine 5. This year, however, the demo of the engine on the Faille has been met with a collective shrug. It seems that people are not as excited about this new engine as they were last year. The new engine is said to be more efficient and cost-effective than its predecessor, but many people are not convinced that it will live up to its hype. The graphics and colors of the demo have been praised by some, but others feel that it is nothing special compared to what we have seen before. It appears that people are growing tired of seeing demos and trailers for games that never come out or don't meet expectations when they do release. With so many other options available in terms of gaming engines and platforms, it seems unlikely that Unreal Engine 5 will be able to make a big splash in the industry this time around. Unfortunately, this lack of enthusiasm for Unreal Engine 5 may mean that developers will continue to use older versions instead of investing in the new technology. This could lead to stagnation in terms of innovation within game development and could prevent us from seeing some truly amazing games in the future.