New Delhi, June 18 -- Epic Games has laid out its most ambitious vision yet for the future of game development, confirming that Unreal Engine 6 is officially in development while unveiling a roadmap that connects AI-powered creation tools, Fortnite's rapidly growing creator economy, and a long-term plan for interoperable gaming experiences.

The announcements came during State of Unreal 2026 at Unreal Fest Chicago, where Epic positioned Unreal Engine 6 as far more than a traditional engine upgrade. Instead, the company is building what it describes as a next-generation ecosystem capable of powering AAA games, creator-driven experiences, and persistent online worlds from a single development pipeline.

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