Fortnite’s Leaked Chapter 3 Trailer reveals the game’s use of Unreal Engine 5

Fortnite’s moving to Unreal Engine 5

A trailer for Fortnite Chapter 3 has leaked online, revealing that the game will soon be moving to Unreal Engine 5, the latest version of Epic Games’ Unreal Engine

Previously, Fortnite ran on Unreal Engine 4, making it possible that Fortnite Chapter 3 mat include graphical enhancements, improved physics, and other changes.

The trailer below also revealed that Fortnite Chapter 3 will include Spider-Man and new characters from Microsoft’s Gears of War franchise. Additionally, Chapter 3 will include a new island and new vehicles.

While the trailer below is on the blurry side, Fortnite players should be able to spot some of the improvements that Unreal Engine 5 will bring to Fortnite. Fortnite is expected to move to Unreal Engine 5 on all platforms, even last-generation smartphones and mobile devices.

Currently, Epic Games has not confirmed when Fortnite Chapter 3 will launch. All we know is that the company plans to launch Fortnite Chapter 3 soon.

We expect to hear more about Fortnite Chapter 3 within the next few weeks. Either from Epic Games directly or via new game leaks.

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