Unreal Engine 5: everything you need to know

Unreal Engine all you need to know; two sci-fi characters shooting guns
(Image credit: Epic Games)

What is Unreal Engine 5, exactly? In this 'Unreal Engine explained' feature I'll do just that, explain all you need to know about Unreal Engine. The latest version, Unreal Engine 5.3, is powering everything from video games to films and visual effects; it seems there's very little creatives are finding this real time 'engine' can't do. 

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Paul Hatton
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Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine. 

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