While this current generation of gaming technically began a couple years ago, it’s only really kicking into gear now, and more than ever, a lot of those exciting new-gen experiences are being built using Epic Games’ tech. Unreal Engine 5 is powering numerous anticipated upcoming projects, including STALKER 2, Kingdom Hearts 4, Gears 6, and a whole lot more, so any update on what’s going on with the cutting-edge engine is pretty big news for the industry.

　　Well, today Epic announced that, in conjunction with GDC 2023, they’ll be holding a new “State of Unreal” showcase. The company promises updates on the latest Unreal Engine 5 tech and a look at new projects, some of which will likely be coming from their “talented partners.”

　　“Get a glimpse at what’s in store for the future of game development as the Epic Games team takes the stage with our talented partners. We’ll take a look at some new projects, dive into the latest Epic tech, and have some fun along the way. Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream on YouTube or Twitch!”

　　Last year’s State of Unreal show was a fairly substantial one, as Epic delved into the tech behind The Matrix Awakens, showed off the Lyra and The City demo, revealed that CD Projekt Red was switching to UE5 for their future games, and hosted Crystal Dynamics as they announced a new UE5 Tomb Raider game. Hopefully, we get some equally-meaty announcements from this year’s show. Also, let’s hope they spare at least a few words for some of the issues Unreal PC ports have been having lately.

　　The State of Unreal showcase will on March 22 at 9:30am PT. The show should be approximately an hour long. So, what are you hoping to see from Epic Games and Unreal Engine 5 this year?