Unreal Engine 6 is coming in 2028, aims to streamline live-service game development

Epic Games says Unreal Engine 6 is on a gradual roadmap, with a preview expected in about two and a half years and a full release targeted for 2028.

At Unreal Fest Japan, Epic publicly showed Rocket League running on UE6, highlighting the engine’s progress.

The company says UE6 will unify workflows for standalone games and Fortnite-style live-service content.

If successful, the new pipeline could help studios move assets and projects more easily between premium production and ongoing live operations.