

Nanite is a “virtualized micropolygon geometry system” which allows an incredible amount of detail in geometric shapes in massive playable spaces. The content browser can now be accessed through hotkeys and editor tabs can be opened and closed right on the side of the screen. The new UI for the game engine streamlines a significant amount of access to features for developers.


This latest generation completely overhauls the UI and utilizes new features such as Nanite and Lumen. While Unreal Engine 5 is not production-ready, there are plenty of tools for game developers and enthusiasts to try out and experiment with. Along with the Early Access announcement, Epic Games released a 15-minute tech demo called Valley of the Ancient, which highlights all of the new, key features of Unreal Engine 5.
