It helps developers achieve a level of optimization not previously possible. Nanite, meanwhile, is a virtualized geometry system that can alter polygon counts in real time to meet a performance target.
Though handled in software, which reduces accuracy, early demos show results that hold up well at a glance. If you think this sounds like ray tracing, you’re right. Lumen can handle global illuminations that include diffuse reflections with potentially infinite bounces. To that end, Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) packs in dozens of features and refinements, but two take the spotlight: Lumen and Nanite. “I think Unreal Engine 5 is a great step forward for the metaverse and augmented reality/virtual reality, especially when you consider that a lot of what the company has been building is thinking about the metaverse and AR/VR,” said Anshel Sag, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy.Īfter all, immersion and real-time, photorealistic rendering that's as all-encompassing an experience as possible is the name of the game. The engine spun off from the 1998 shooter Unreal and seized an early lead when Epic licensed it for use in over a dozen games from 1999 to 2001. Its creator, Epic Games, is best known for its megahit game Fortnite, but the company’s engine expertise has deep roots.
Unreal Engine 5, released on 5 April, is among the leaders. The race to build the metaverse is on-but first, developers need the tools to do it.
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