New wuxia game Code: To Jin Yong shows the power of Unreal Engine 5 Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New wuxia game Code: To Jin Yong shows the power of Unreal Engine 5 Based on work of Chinese novelist Jin Yong. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 28 Jun 2022 12 comments Code: To Jin Yong is a new wuxia game being developed by the Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios that shows the power of Unreal Engine 5. Based on a series of novels by Chinese novelist Jin Yong, the game will explore the iconic characters and environments of the books and TV adaptations from over the years. A proof of concept trailer has been released and it looks stunning. Watch on YouTube Code: To Jin Yong trailer UE5 technology like engine design, Motion Matching, Control Rig and Chaos have been used to create incredibly lifelike animations and detailed character models. Environments promise to be photo-realistic backdrops based on real-world landmarks from Jin Yong's novels, down to details like realistic erosion of mountains. "The game will also feature a compelling storyline based on the fan-favourite wuxia series, woven together with suspense, mystery and exploration," reads a press release sent to Eurogamer. The animation in the trailer is breathtaking, with its two characters sweeping through the air with elegant sword strikes and individual leaves whipping up in the wind. It's a wuxia-lover's dream - for modern film equivalents, think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or House of Flying Daggers. Code: To Jin Yong is set for a global release, though there's no date just yet. Be aware, though, that the trailer is just an in-engine demo and doesn't reflect the final product. Lightspeed Studios is best known for its mobile iterations of PUBG and Apex Legends, so this feels like a considerable step up. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store