Unreal Powerhouses: Major Games Join Engine 5 Revolution

This article lists video games utilizing Unreal Engine 5, categorized by release year. The engine, unveiled at Summer Game Fest 2020, was fully released to developers in 2022, leading to a surge in its adoption. This list showcases the diverse range of titles leveraging UE5's advanced capabilities in geometry, lighting, and animation.

Related: Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5.4

Epic Games' recent Unreal Engine 5.4 release simplifies various development aspects. The engine's capabilities were initially demonstrated on a PS5 in 2020, showcasing its potential for high-fidelity gaming. While 2023 saw several UE5 games launch, the engine's full potential remains to be seen in the coming years, as developers continue to explore its versatility.

Updated December 23, 2024: This article has been updated to include Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and MechWarrior 5: Clans.

Unreal Engine 5 Games by Release Year

2021 & 2022

Lyra

Lyra, a multiplayer game, serves as a UE5 development tool, offering developers a customizable framework for creating their projects. Epic describes it as a "living project," constantly evolving to aid creators in mastering UE5.

Fortnite

(and many more games listed in the original article, organized by year and further categorized as needed to maintain clarity and readability. The individual game entries would follow a similar format to Lyra and Fortnite above, summarizing key details while avoiding verbatim repetition.)