Marvel 1043: Rise of HYDRA Unveiled at State of Unreal 2024

The recent State of Unreal event at GDC 2024 revealed several key updates and announcements regarding developments for the Unreal Engine and related tools. Epic Games showcased the power of Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) and announced the addition of MetaHuman Animator to the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), aiming to revolutionize character animations with photorealistic quality. The upcoming season of Fortnite is set to be developed entirely with UEFN, and creators can look forward to new creative devices plus assets from partnerships with Rocket Racing, Fall Guys, and LEGO.

Amy Hennig's Skydance Media kicked off the event with the reveal of 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra', which is to use UE5’s MetaHuman Animator for advanced facial animations. On top of that, the Epic Games Store is preparing to launch on mobile platforms with favorable revenue terms for developers, and the much-anticipated 'Dune: Awakening' game by Funcom was discussed, demonstrating the utilization of Unreal Engine in both gaming and film production. Lastly, Unreal Engine 5.4 is set to fully release next month, promising significant advancements in animation.

As a concluding highlight for the Unreal Engine community, although there's anticipation for Unreal Engine 6, Epic clarified that it is not on the near horizon, suggesting a continued focus on developing UE5.

What are some of the new tools and features coming to Unreal Engine and Fortnite?

Unreal Engine 5.4 includes a new Motion Matching feature for animations, and Fortnite’s Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) will see the addition of MetaHuman Animator and MetaHuman Creator. Epic also announced the integration of elements from Rocket Racing, Fall Guys, and LEGO into Fortnite's creative suite along with plans for developing a Fortnite season entirely using UEFN.

Regarding the background of Amy Hennig's involvement in 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra', it's worth mentioning that Amy Hennig is a revered figure in the gaming industry, widely known for her work as the creative director and writer of the 'Uncharted' series during her time with Naughty Dog. Her move to Skydance Media heralded the collaboration on a new Marvel game, which now stands revealed as 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra'. The game's adoption of MetaHuman Animator is notable, reflecting Hennig’s focus on narrative and character-driven gaming experiences. 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' taps into a rich universe, promising to deliver a unique storyline set within the expansive Marvel lore.