News and Community Spotlight | June 23, 2022

NEWS

The Future of Animation starts now!

Welcome to The Future of Animation! The celebration begins Monday, June 27 and the week will be packed with highlights from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, real-time techniques, insider stories, case studies, and a brand-new Animation Field Guide.

Unreal Student Showcase–FALL 2022

Students rejoice! Submissions are now open for the Fall Student Showcase. This is your chance to get your work in front of thousands of people—potential employers, high-profile developers, VFX supervisors—you never know who is watching! Submissions close on Sunday, August 7.

Unreal Fest 2022–Call for Proposals

Unreal Fest is coming back to a live audience in North America this fall and we want to hear from you. Have you made something you’re proud of with Epic tools such as UE5, Twinmotion, and MetaHuman? Then share it with us via the Call for Proposals form, which includes complete submission details, open now through Friday, July 8.

Inside the development of Beyond the Grave’s return to Scumland

Want to look inside the development of Beyond the Grave’s return to Scumland? We recently spoke with Korean developers Iggymob and Blueside on how they revived the decade-old franchise, what to expect from Grave, and the impact talented artist Ikumi Nakamura had on the game, and get the scoop on how Unreal Engine technology helped develop the look and mechanics of Gungrave G.O.R.E.

Community Spotlights

Grimlord

Embark on a VR journey as an adventurer arriving in the Lonely Mountains in Grimlord, an Action RPG based on physics-driven combat by MetalCat Studios. Players venture into dungeons using a vast number of player-tailored weapons while squaring up against enemies, and bosses to help a Lord-in-chains return to his kingdom and lay vengeance on the tyrannical Grim Lord.

Kalington Manor

Made in UE5, Ryan Johnston brings us this mystery-soaked environment design project. Kalington Manor is said to be home to a sorcerer, and others say the Manor is haunted. Either way, I think we can agree on how beautiful the environment is!

Desert Ruins

Looking for a dangerous adventure, or perhaps glory? Shin Haun has done a fabulous job at sculpting the atmosphere that will make any adventurer excited!

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