Fortnite

Poncle Reviews Fortnite Collab After Unreal Engine 6 AI Announcement

Epic Games outlined generative AI plans for Unreal Engine 6 during a recent showcase. The same event announced a Vampire Survivors collab with Fortnite. Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors, learned about the AI plans alongside the public and expressed concerns. They are now reviewing their Fortnite collaboration.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Vampire Survivors Studio Reviews Fortnite Collaboration

During the State of Unreal presentation, Epic announced a Fortnite collaboration with Vampire Survivors. Shortly after, Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, stated it is 'reviewing' the collaboration due to Epic's use of generative AI. The collaboration was among several others revealed during the event.

Eurogamer

Vampire Survivors Dev Reconsiders Fortnite Collab

Poncle, the developer of Vampire Survivors, is reconsidering its collaboration with Fortnite. The decision comes after observing how Epic Games is using generative AI in the design of Fortnite assets. Poncle appears concerned about this approach and its implications for the partnership.

PC Gamer

Epic Merges Unreal Engine 5 and Fortnite Engine to Create Unreal Engine 6

Epic Games has announced the merging of Unreal Engine 5 with the engine used for Fortnite to create Unreal Engine 6, a move that could significantly impact game development worldwide. This new engine is expected to streamline workflows and provide developers with more powerful tools. The integration aims to enhance the capabilities available to game creators, potentially leading to more innovative and visually stunning games. Epic has positioned this development as a major step forward in the evolution of game engines.

PC Gamer