Major Games Confirmed to Be Using Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5: A Comprehensive List of Upcoming Games

Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5, unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2020 and showcased on PS5, has rapidly become a leading game engine. Its advanced capabilities in geometry, lighting, and animation are transforming game development. Following the State of Unreal 2022 event, making UE5 freely available, a surge of titles, both major and indie, have adopted the technology. While 2023 saw some initial releases, the engine's true potential is yet to be fully realized, with a vast array of games slated for release in the coming years. This list details confirmed Unreal Engine 5 games, categorized by their projected release year. Note: Release dates are subject to change.

Updated December 23, 2024: This list has been updated to include Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and MechWarrior 5: Clans.

2021 & 2022 Unreal Engine 5 Games

Lyra

• Developer: Epic Games
• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: April 5, 2022
• Video Footage: State Of Unreal 2022 Showcase

Lyra, a multiplayer online shooter, serves as a developmental tool showcasing Unreal Engine 5's capabilities. While a functional game in itself, its primary purpose is to aid developers in creating their own projects. Epic Games describes Lyra as a continuously evolving "living project."

Fortnite

(Further details on Fortnite's UE5 implementation would be included here if available)

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This comprehensive list demonstrates the wide-ranging adoption of Unreal Engine 5 across the gaming industry, promising a diverse and visually stunning future for video games.