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Unreal Engine 6 Is Coming in 2028, Aims to Streamline Live-Service Game Development

  • During the 2026 Rocket League Paris Major, Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 6 with an in-game teaser, showcasing what it's touting as a "new era of Rocket League."
  • Fans have speculated since around 2020 about an Unreal Engine 5 port for Rocket League, but the reveal confirms the title will skip directly to Unreal Engine 6.
  • The teaser features real-time in-game footage with more detailed car models and dynamic lighting reflections. An image briefly shown also suggests Fortnite will receive Unreal Engine 6 support.
  • While Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney teased the engine in 2025, this marks the first public demonstration of Unreal Engine 6, positioning it as significant given industry-wide adoption of Unreal Engine 5.
  • Unreal Engine 6 remains in development at Epic Games, with preview builds expected around 2027 to 2028 as the studio prepares the next iteration for broader release.
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TheGamer broke the news on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
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