Epic introduces major Unreal Engine 5 update that runs ‘twice as fast’ on Nintendo Switch 2 - Video Games Chronicle
Epic just embedded Claude and Gemini directly into Unreal Engine 6. Game developers now have generative AI baked into their editor.
Why it matters
Unreal Engine 6 ships with integrated Claude and Gemini APIs, democratizing AI-assisted development for game creators. This moves GenAI from separate tools into core creative infrastructure—lowering friction for adoption across the gaming industry.
The key facts
10 to knowUnreal Engine 5.8 released with major optimization improvements
Unreal Engine 6 will include integrated Claude and Gemini tools
Epic claims 2x performance improvement on Nintendo Switch 2
GenAI tools integrated into editor while maintaining developer control
Cross-game asset portability (Fortnite skins) being expanded
Unreal Engine 6 will include integrated Claude and Gemini AI tools
Epic emphasizes developers retain control of the editor
Performance improvement: runs twice as fast on Nintendo Switch 2
GenAI tools integration into next version of Unreal Engine
Feature enables cross-game asset portability (Fortnite skins to other games)
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Publisher excerpt: Epic introduces major Unreal Engine 5 update that runs ‘twice as fast’ on Nintendo Switch 2 Video Games Chronicle Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games The Verge Epic Games Integrates Claude and Gemini into Unreal Engine 6, but Insists the Editor Is Still in Developers’…