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Epic Details Unreal Engine 6 With AI Tools and Cross Game Cosmetics
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Epic Games announced Unreal Engine 6 on June 17 with generative AI features and plans for portable Fortnite cosmetics. The reveal came during State of Unreal and Unreal Fest 2026 in Chicago. Developer Poncle said it is reviewing a planned Fortnite crossover due to the AI push.
YouTuber CryZENx has ended a ten-year project to remake The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine. The decision follows Nintendo's announcement of an official remake for the title. The creator cited a desire to avoid legal issues and to focus on new work.
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney spoke at the State of Unreal event yesterday about challenges in the triple-A game sector.
Developer Game Science has shared a six-minute in-engine video for its upcoming game Black Myth: Zhong Kui to celebrate the 2026 Chinese New Year. The clip focuses on surreal monster cooking and is explicitly non-canon and unrelated to the main storyline. It serves as a tech showcase highlighting the game's visuals and creature designs.
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Gore Verbinski, director of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, has identified a key reason behind the perceived decline in movie CGI quality. He points to the influence of tools like Unreal Engine, which bring a gaming aesthetic into cinema. Verbinski argues that films are increasingly adopting video game visuals.