It seems Age of Empires will be going through a major shakeup with its fifth entry. Several job listings posted by Microsoft recently point to a change in engine.
So, after the Bang Engine in Age of Empires 3: Definitive Edition and the Essence Engine in Age of Epires 4, World’s Edge will likely go to Unreal Engine for Age of Empires 5. The studio is currently looking for a Pricing Unreal Engineer and a Senior Unreal Engineer.
Applicants must have “experience in all aspects of Unreal Engine game development and experience managing external resources”. These factors suggest that Unreal Engine 5 will be used for Age of Empires 5.
Exciting news about Age of Empires 5! It’s always fascinating to see how beloved franchises evolve with new technology like Unreal Engine. Looking forward to seeing what innovations this new entry will bring!
Absolutely! The shift to Unreal Engine could really enhance the graphics and gameplay mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate modern features while keeping the classic feel that fans love.