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Since Epic Games launched the first Unreal Engine in 1998, the software has enabled some of the most iconic scenes in film and video game history. This new version—the first since 2014—makes it even easier for game developers and other content creators to design lifelike digital environments. It includes tools for building large open worlds, creating ultra-realistic lighting effects, and populating scenes with uncanny “metahumans.” Over 100 game studios are now using the technology to build next-generation games.
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