Unreal Engine 6 will merge UE5 and UEFN into 'a single, unified engine'

Game Developer · 5 min read · tech

Unreal Engine 6 will merge UE5 and UEFN into a single unified engine, shifting from C++ to Verse programming language and integrating generative AI tools for Claude and Gemini. Blueprints and the Actors system will eventually be deprecated with conversion tools provided. UE6 launches late 2027 with a focus on shipping and operating games.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Claude Epic Games Fortnite Gemini Godot Marcus Wassmer Sandfall Interactive Tim Sweeney Unreal Engine 5 Unreal Engine 6 Unreal Engine for Fortnite Unreal Fest Verse