Is Unreal Engine 5.2 Getting Too Real?

Epic Games showcased new technologies in Unreal Engine 5.2, including real-time rendering with Nanite, the Substrate material framework for complex reflections, and procedural generation tools for creating large worlds. Updates to the Fortnite editor and a new 3D asset marketplace, fab.com, were also announced. The Metahuman Animator allows for high-fidelity facial animations, hinting at future AI integration for game development.

What new technology did Epic Games preview for Unreal Engine 5.2?

How does the new material framework called Substrate enhance the realism of 3D graphics?

What is the significance of the procedural generation tools introduced by Epic Games?

Describe the functionality of the Metahuman Animator tool.

What potential future developments in game creation does the text suggest regarding AI?