Unreal Engine 5 is now available in early access for game developers. The makers of Unreal Engine 5 promise a "generational leap in visual fidelity." The full version of Unreal Engine 5 is set to come out in early 2022. The highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 5 is now available in early access for game developers. The engine has a long list of new features to improve visual fidelity, including a new virtualized micropolygon system, a new lighting solution, and a new animation toolset. Epic Games, the makers of Unreal Engine 5, promise "a generational leap in visual fidelity." Unreal Engine 5 is expected to ship in early 2022. Epic Games is preparing to ship Fortnite on Unreal Engine 5 across all platforms.