"Fortnite" creator Epic Games kicked off its Unreal Fest event Tuesday with the debut of Unreal Engine 5.5 and previews for new features.

Game engines such as Unreal Engine, developed by Epic Games, allow aspects of the real world to be simulated in video games such as “Barbie,” TV shows, architectural renderings, and more.

In the interview, the team noted that the reason they were able to do all that they wanted with the game was because of the power and versatility of Unreal Engine 5: ...

Unreal Engine 5 is widely considered a revolutionary tool in game development. It gives developers and studios of all sizes the platform to create AAA-level visuals and gameplay.