Unreal Engine Game Trailers at the Game Awards
The Witcher 4
CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 4 was given a suitably cinematic reveal at the Game Awards. Featuring a grown-up Ciri, now voiced by Ciara Berkeley, as its protagonist in place of Geralt, it’s surprised fans, and it looks incredible. Alas, we don’t expect a release until at least 2026.
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The Outer Worlds 2
Obsidian promises "everything that should have been in the first game" in its The Outer Worlds 2 trailer: "more action, more weapons and – more graphics?" It’s nice to see a developer with a sense of humor! And it actually showed us some gameplay too. We’re told this will be released in 2025.
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The First Berserker: Khazan
On a darker note (both literally and thematically), the fantasy RPG The First Berserker: Khazan now has a firm release date of 27 March 2025. No insights into gameplay yet, but it looks grim – in a good way.
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Steel Hunters
From Wargaming, the maker of World of Tanks, Steel Hunters is a mech fest extravaganza with lots of explosions. You play as one of six two-man units that must fight to secure Starfall, a rare material scattered across a green but abandoned Earth. A ten-day beta for PC is running now. See the Steel Hunters website.
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Mafia: The Old Country
Coming in summer 2025, Hangar 13’s Mafia: The Old Country looks set to be a tense prequel to the first game in the series. The a gritty mob story is set in the underworld of 1900s Sicily.
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Splitgate 2
1047 Games’ first-person shooter Splitgate was a hit back in 2019 and deserved a follow-up. The trailer shows a glimpse of a new battle mode with three teams. The release is expected in 2025.
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Conclusion
The Game Awards 2024 was a showcase for the latest and greatest in gaming technology, with many of the showcased games utilizing Unreal Engine 5. From the gritty world of The Witcher 4 to the mech-filled excitement of Steel Hunters, there’s plenty to look forward to in the coming years.
FAQs
Q: What is Unreal Engine 5?
A: Unreal Engine 5 is a game engine developed by Epic Games, used to create visually stunning games with advanced graphics and features.
Q: What is The Witcher 4 about?
A: The Witcher 4 is a role-playing game set in a fantasy world, featuring a grown-up Ciri as its protagonist in place of Geralt.
Q: When is The Outer Worlds 2 releasing?
A: The Outer Worlds 2 is expected to be released in 2025.
Q: What is Steel Hunters?
A: Steel Hunters is a mech game where you play as one of six two-man units fighting to secure Starfall, a rare material scattered across a green but abandoned Earth.
