Epic: Next-gen launch games will probably stick with Unreal Engine 3

Despite showing off Unreal Engine 4 behind closed doors, Epic says its predecessor Unreal Engine 3 is "probably the way to go" for next-gen launch games.

[akaFullMetal]

I can see why, it cost less, and the tools have been used for years. Plus with the improved hardware, they can have aa x 4 or 8 plus at 1080p or major texture improvements.

[ProjectVulcan]

Splinter Cell double agent used a heavily modified UE2.5 which was an early game this generation. Several other early games used older engines. Some developers had complaints over early UE3 iterations. It is likely many would stick with what they know until they see what UE4 can do with released titles.

Gears of War is what really pushed UE3. You can bet Epic will work on a big game with their latest engine as a showcase to other developers. No better PR than seeing it in action selling millions of copies of a game is there?

[Information Minister]

Bioshock also used the Unreal Engine 2.5, years after the 360's launch and it turned out pretty well. I won't be surprised if developers do the same next gen.

[pucpop]

so epics next gen games will look last gen. fail.

[h311rais3r]

U do realize ue3 has not hit full potential because of hardware limitations. But then again it comment suggests it a foo

[fluffydelusions]

Play an UE3 game on PC and you will see a big difference compared to consoles.

[Ninjamonkey82]

Nah it will be this case won't it. Omg new tech ^^ i can't be arsed working on a new tech cause im lazy.

Hell this old sh*t makes me money any way and every fool is willing to pay threw there teeth.

So why move on -_- ?. End of the day we hold areselves back in are gaming choices don't we?.

[Seventh_Blood_Reborn]

I would not be happy, I don' t like UE3.

[AmaZinG]

if this is true then Cryengine 3 will lead the way.

[theeg]

ue3 on pc looks a full generation ahead of games like uncharted 3 and killzone 3, Batman AC on pc maxed out in native 1080p looks 100% a full generation beyond uncharted 3/god of war 3 easily, possibly 2

Next gen consoles will not even be able to max unreal 3 with dx11 and max anti aliasing and AF, DEpth of field, ssao, real time dynamic lighting/shadows.

Unless you own a gaming pc, or a friend does, and you have personally seen the games maxed out, you havent even seen 25% of what unreal 3, cryengine 2 and 3, Duania, and many other engines are capable of.

The console versions of unreal 3 games do look terrible though, i will give you that.