Rockfish Games, the developers of Everspace 2, are planning a massive engine upgrade for the game in 2024, porting it from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5. Alongside the engine upgrade, players can expect a free update called Incursions, which will bring new content, bug fixes, and improvements to the game.
Rockfish Games, the developers of Everspace 2, are planning a massive engine upgrade for the game in 2024. Currently running on Unreal Engine 4, the game already boasts beautiful visuals and stunning environments. The developers plan to port these visuals over to Unreal Engine 5 to support the game well into the future. However, the process of porting to a new engine comes with its challenges, as highlighted in a recent development blog. Issues such as missing sounds, incorrect enemy and loot grouping, and broken weapon effects need to be addressed.
The upgrade to Unreal Engine 5 will be released in spring as a free update alongside another update called Incursions. Incursions will bring new legendary ship modules, revamped endgame content, bug fixes, and other improvements. This follows the previous free update, Armed and Dangerous, which introduced new item attributes, companion perks, and Wing modules. The developers aim to provide players with more variety and content through these updates.
In addition to the engine upgrade, players of Everspace 2 have received physical print editions of the digital art book, containing concept art for the game. Limited copies of the book will soon be available on Amazon. For those who haven’t tried the game yet, there is a free demo on Steam that offers access to most of the main and side missions in the game’s first sector. The game is also available on Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox, as well as on PlayStation 5.
While Everspace 2 has received positive feedback, some players have struggled with the game’s console controller implementation. However, the game is not poorly implemented in this regard; it’s simply a matter of personal preference. Overall, Rockfish Games is transparent about their development process, showcasing the challenges they face and their dedication to improving the game. Players can look forward to the engine upgrade and the upcoming Incursions update, which will bring more content and improvements to Everspace 2.