The Unreal Engine is a versatile platform and its affordability makes it accessible to indie studios, which is great news for the Switch's eventual software lineup. Nintendo's new Switch hybrid can hit high graphics preset in 1080p in Unreal Engine 4 while in docked console mode, and medium GFX preset in 720p in handheld mode. Those building their games on the Nintendo Switch with the flexible game engine will be pleased to hear it now supports Niagara Effects.There’s plenty of other optimisation options added to Unreal Engine 4 and you can read about the changes here. Back in 2014, Epic launched a subscription program for Unreal 4, allowing independent developers and hobbyists to use the powerful engine for $19 a month, plus a five percent revenue cut if they wound up selling a game they made using it. The latest version of Unreal Engine 4 is now with developers. The Unreal Engine 4 is the current version of the engine, which powers games such as Street Fighter V and Gears of War 4.
We're thrilled to partner with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to Nintendo Switch! Įpic was among the slate of third-party publishers announced as Switch partners earlier today. Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 will be partnering with Nintendo to help developers bring games using the engine to the Switch, the company announced today on Twitter.