- Creative Assembly has confirmed that Alien Isolation 2 will use UE5 instead of the Cathode Engine.
- This transition is quite controversial because of UE5’s performance issues.
- Fans argue that switching the game engine could make the sequel feel distant from the original.
Alien Isolation is one of gaming’s most profound horror franchises, known for its dreary atmosphere and heart-stopping jump scares. Creative Assembly has now released a teaser trailer for its highly anticipated sequel, originally announced two years ago.
However, a concerning finding now reveals that Creative Assembly reportedly gave up on updating its Cathode Engine. Instead, it has now switched to Unreal Engine 5 for the sequel, as mentioned in a job listing for a core position.
Why it matters: Creative Assembly has joined the lineup of developers slowly adopting the standardized Unreal Engine 5 for their games, which could prove a boon or a bane depending on who you ask.
As spotted by DSOGaming, the job listing for Senior Development Manager mentions that an Alien Isolation sequel is being built in Unreal Engine 5. Unfortunately, the exact version remains up in the air, but fans hope it is at least 5.6 or 5.7, given their incredible improvements.
The job listing for Game Design Director also confirms that the sequel is AAA in scope and will boast a multi-year roadmap of updates. The release plan spanning years also suggests live-service elements in some capacity.
Help define and deliver a long-term roadmap and scope an ambitious multi-year release plan for the project.
The original Alien Isolation came out over 12 years ago, but arguably no game has surpassed its atmospheric horror so far. Fans are now concerned that switching to UE5 could entirely remove the IP’s unique identity from the sequel.
The performance concerns are also driving this controversy; the engine is infamous for introducing microstutters and heaps of other issues in AAA titles, even on good PC hardware. The sequel may also require quite a beefy rig to achieve the best visuals and gameplay.
Gamers are also worried because a report revealed that over 90% of the original Alien Isolation devs are not even working on the sequel.
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