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The Future of Halo: Transitioning to Unreal Engine 5

Microsoft transitions Halo development to Unreal Engine 5, marking a new chapter for Halo Studios. Discover the future direction, innovative technologies like Nanite and Lumen, and the ambitious pl...

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343 Industries Transforms into Halo Studios, Teases Unreal Engine 5 Projects

Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, announces a shift to Unreal Engine 5 for upcoming Halo experiences. Head Pierre Hintze confirms focus on high-quality content with Project Foundry. Get the la...

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Microsoft Seeks Feedback From Game Developers To Enhance Xbox Experience

Microsoft is expanding its Xbox Research team to gather insights from game developers. The initiative aims to understand why some developers skip Xbox and improve tools and support for all game stu...

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Epic Sweetens Unreal Engine Deal for Developers with Reduced Royalties

Epic Games has announced a reduction in Unreal Engine's royalty rates from 5% to 3.5% for developers who launch games on the Epic Games Store. This move is part of their 'Launch Everywhere with Epi...

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Unreal Fest Seattle 2024: Key Highlights from Epic Games' Event

Discover the latest updates from Epic Games' Unreal Fest Seattle 2024, featuring new features for Unreal Engine and Fortnite announced live on October 1st. Don't miss coverage of this exciting even...

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Concord Game Director Ryan Ellis Steps Down Amid Studio Uncertainty

Concord's Game Director Ryan Ellis has stepped down following the offline decision for the game. As Firewalk's future remains unclear, developers are exploring new pitches and preparing for possibl...