11 bit studios has announced that after using their own proprietary technology for years, the studio is now shifting to Unreal Engine for its future projects. Developed by Epic Games, Unreal Engine is one of the most commonly used video game engines that is used by tons of developers for video game development.
11 bit studios will be using Unreal Engine as part of a custom license agreement between Epic Games and 11 bit studios. The agreement allows 11 bit studios to develop 10 future titles both internally and externally under its publishing umbrella. 11 bit studios will be using both Unreal Engine 4 and Unreal Engine 5 under the agreement. The developer will be free to choose whichever version of the Unreal Engine according to the project under review.
Przemyslaw Marszal, CEO at 11 bit studios commented:
The imagination knows no bounds, and now with the Unreal Engine our possibilities are endless, too. The brand new tech of the 5th generation is impressive, and we’re excited that we might use it to its full potential in our new games. What we’re doing is Unreal!
Rocco Scandizzo, EMEA Games Business Development Director, Epic Games said:
For more than a decade, 11 bit studios has developed and nurtured unforgettable experiences, games that capture our imagination, demand our attention, and challenge us as players to make truly difficult choices. With Unreal Engine as their storytelling tool, we can’t wait to see where they take us next, and we look forward to collaborating with their team for years to come.
Additional details about the incoming projects will be unveiled in the upcoming months on both titles developed in Unreal at 11 bit studios and external companies within the publishing division of 11 bit studios. Previously, 11 bit studios announced Frostpunk 2. However, 11 bit studios has shared a glimpse at the somber, mysterious world that 11 bit studios is currently creating for their unannounced upcoming project. Check it out below:
What are your expectations from 11 bit studios now that they have switched their engine to Unreal? What sort of titles would you like to see coming out of 11 bit studios? Let us know in the comments section below.
