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Epic Games unveiled Unreal Engine 6 with a Rocket League reveal that drew a standing ovation in Paris, signaling a next‑gen, multithreaded engine and a unification of Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite; while some hail the leap, others question the timing and whether Unreal Engine 5’s potential has been fully realized, with a possible UE6 release around April 2028.
Epic teased Rocket League's move to Unreal Engine 6 with a real-time, in-game trailer shown at the Paris Major, signaling a forthcoming engine upgrade for the free-to-play racer as part of Epic's UE6 rollout.
Epic Games previews Unreal Engine 6 as a gradual, cross-project upgrade designed to unify high-end development with Fortnite’s fast, live-service workflows, including a public Rocket League demo on UE6. Preview builds are expected in about 2.5 years, with a full release targeted for 2028, while UE5 continues to receive updates and tooling aims to work seamlessly across standalone titles and ecosystem experiences.
Epic Games showed a first look at Unreal Engine 6 with real-time gameplay from a redesigned Rocket League, highlighting cosmetic upgrades like improved reflections. No release date for UE6 was announced, and Rocket League still runs on Unreal Engine 3, with the engine transition in the early stages.
Epic Games teased Unreal Engine 6 with Rocket League migrating to the new engine, signaling a next-gen toolset for the Xbox Project Helix era; a full UE6 reveal and additional UE6-powered titles are expected in the near future.
Psyonix unveils a 'new era' for Rocket League alongside the Unreal Engine 6 reveal, signaling a future shift from UE3 to Epic's latest engine; the Switch version has recent performance updates and Fortnite is teased in the trailer.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney praised Xbox for assembling a world-class leadership team under Asha Sharma, signaling a serious dedication to the future of gaming. Sharma thanked Sweeney and said she’s excited to see the team come together at a pivotal moment, as Microsoft continues to hire to strengthen the console side and push its strategic direction.
Fortnite has reappeared on the iOS App Store in most markets worldwide (Australia excluded), with Epic Games calling the move the start of a 'final battle' against Apple over App Store commissions. The rollout follows U.S. developments and hinges on a forthcoming court-ordered transparency process about Apple’s fees, while the Ninth Circuit sends the case back to Judge Rogers and Australia remains blocked by ongoing terms.
Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store worldwide (excluding Australia) as Epic Games proclaims the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax in the ongoing Epic v. Apple case, arguing regulators worldwide will force lower fees and fairer terms; Epic’s court victory last year paved the way for the comeback, which mirrors Fortnite’s return to Google Play earlier this year and signals Epic’s continued push to open app stores to more competition.
Epic Games says it’s using AI tooling to boost efficiency in its games and development workflows, not to replace workers; a Fortnite executive said tasks that once took hours can be shortened with AI, and Epic will steer how AI is integrated. Sony also touts AI as the future of game development in partnership with Bandai Namco.
Fortnite’s PvE co-op Save the World mode is going free-to-play on April 16, 2026 and will come to Switch 2 (alongside other platforms), but won’t be available on the original Switch or mobile; pre-registrants will receive rewards including a Save the World hero, and Epic will gift superchargers, vouchers and gold to current players on launch.
Epic Games parted ways with Chief People Officer Monika Fahlbusch on April 15, less than a month after announcing more than 1,000 layoffs; the company offered no reason for her departure. Fahlbusch, who joined in 2020, would have overseen the downsizing, which included a terminally ill employee whose life-insurance issue was later addressed by Tim Sweeney.
Bloomberg and others report Epic Games is developing a Disney-themed extraction shooter as part of a $1.5B collaboration with Disney, potentially launching in November 2026. The game reportedly resembles Arc Raiders in mechanics but would feature Disney characters, with it unclear whether it will be a standalone title or a new Fortnite mode. Internal reviews are said to be lukewarm, though the project is described as the most promising of the three in development, and both companies reiterate their ongoing partnership.
Epic Games and Disney are reportedly developing an Arc Raiders-style extraction shooter featuring Disney characters, aiming for release by the end of the year. Bloomberg sources say the gameplay may not be fully original, but optimism remains about the launch; the project stems from a broader Disney–Epic collaboration after Disney took a stake in Epic, as the company reorganizes after mass layoffs.
Rumors suggest Disney may pursue acquiring Epic Games, which would put Unreal Engine under Disney’s umbrella and could influence the engine’s pricing, licensing, and the broader gaming ecosystem. Disney already invested $1.5 billion in Epic, while Epic has faced layoffs and ongoing turnover. Developers are split: some fear a Disney takeover could constrain access or change profits-sharing, while others see potential benefits from Disney’s vast R&D, Imagineering know-how, and cross-media integration. Unreal Engine’s prominence—being widely used in games, film, and animation—means a Disney-owned path could significantly shift how the tool evolves and is priced for indie developers and larger studios alike.