System Shock Reboot: Engine Switch from Unity to Unreal Engine 4

In recent news, Nightdive Studios has made a significant decision regarding their highly anticipated remake of System Shock. After careful consideration, the developer has chosen to abandon Unity in favor of Unreal Engine 4. This bold move is intended to maximize performance on consoles and ensure the game's visual quality meets expectations.

During their Kickstarter campaign, Nightdive listened intently to the community, and it became clear that console support was a crucial aspect for many backers. The team took this feedback into account when reassessing their engine choice.

'We took a hard look at what Unity could do on consoles, and what we wanted to achieve for both visual quality and performance,' said Jason Fader, game director. 'After listening to everyone during the Kickstarter campaign, it became clear that console support was very important to a lot of you.'

In a preview constructed from pre-alpha in-game footage, Nightdive has showcased their progress using Unreal Engine 4. The early results are promising, with the game's visuals looking fantastic aside from some placeholder enemies.

The decision to switch engines is not without risk, but Fader assures that the team has mitigated this risk by making the change early on in development. By doing so, Nightdive can ensure a faithful reboot of System Shock, utilizing Unreal Engine 4's capabilities to deliver an exceptional gaming experience.

For those interested in following the game's progress and supporting its developers, Nightdive is encouraging backers to help reach daily goals and share their support publicly.

In related news, fans of the classic System Shock games may be interested in Ultramind Dragon's Runic Font Converter, a tool that can aid in preserving the original games' fonts for future projects.

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