This train station tech demo from a solo Unreal Engine 5 developer is incredible Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. This train station tech demo from a solo Unreal Engine 5 developer is incredible A glimpse of the future. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Published on 10 May 2022 25 comments If you were wondering just how good games could look in Unreal Engine 5, then this video has to be seen to be believed. Solo developer Lorenzo Drago has shared a video of a three minute tech demo using the new engine, based on the Etchū-Daimon Station train station in Toyama, Japan. It is incredible. Watch on YouTube Eurogamer Newscast: Will Square Enix be bought, and is Ubisoft next? Drago worked on all modelling, texturing, lighting and animation for the video and used Unreal's Lumen technology for the lighting. The Nanite geometry system wasn't used. The results look almost indistinguishable from real life. Drago used VR control to simulate handheld camera movement, which definitely gives the video a creepy found footage vibe with its deserted environment. When halfway through the scene suddenly switches to nighttime, it immediately feels like a horror game, but does at least show off some brilliant torch lighting effects. Bear in mind this is just a tech demo of a small scene, but the results are impressive nonetheless. So far, the only playable footage of Unreal Engine 5 we've seen is from The Matrix Awakens tech demo. Digital Foundry went hands on with the engine and noted how demanding its features could be. Further, the likes of the next Witcher game and the next Tomb Raider game are set to use the new engine. 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. 8 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