The guardians in Destiny 2 are currently dreaming of a flawless loot shooter on a next-generation Unreal Engine. But why just dream? The fact that this is not so unlikely has long been hinted at by a former employee and some job descriptions.
Will Destiny 2 soon look better than ever? Perhaps not Destiny 2. But it is becoming increasingly likely for Bungie’s new and still secret project. At least if you believe the information that has been revealed online.
- A new IP is supposed to take over the free-to-play model of Destiny 2.
- The focus is supposed to be on competitive gaming and thus PvP.
- Job postings have specified “experience with Unreal Engine 4, 5, Unity3D or other modern development toolsets” as a requirement.
And now a former employee has also published in his profile that he “led the efforts to build a more extensive prototype [for a new game] in Unreal [Engine]” at Bungie.
Is Bungie currently building the ultimate PvP shooter in Destiny style?
Where does the information come from? It has long been known that developer Bungie, the creator of the Halo and Destiny franchise, has been working with Sony on one or more ambitious projects for some time now.
Several job postings suggest a new PvP game from Bungie. Now, the LinkedIn profile of former creative director Robert Engeln has revealed further information.
Although the former employee and the job postings did not reveal comprehensive details, the community has still put two and two together and speculated that Bungie’s prototype IP could hint at a completely new PvP game that aims to excite players.
- Engeln worked at Bungie from 2017 to 2019 initially on the development of a new game and a new IP and led efforts to “create a more extensive prototype in the Unreal [Engine].”
- Between 2019 and 2020, he was co-responsible for project management for the new IP and “the creation of a robust prototype as well as the guidance of the project through the greenlight process”.
Bungie might actually be relying on the latest Unreal Engine in the ongoing development of its upcoming games, and Engeln may have ensured that it received “the green light” for funding and realization at Bungie.
It not only offers developers a variety of tools and features to create games but also a powerful 3D rendering engine, an advanced physics engine, and a sophisticated animation system.
This allows extremely detailed 3D models to be rendered in real-time without compromising performance. In the end, a realistic and immersive gaming experience is created that blurs the lines between reality and virtuality.
By using this engine, the creator of Destiny 2 would thus rely on the latest and most modern technology and bring a sparkle to the eyes of the guardians.
- It could not only mean a significant improvement for gameplay but also include impressive graphics and possibly new PvP mechanics.
At least the wait would be worthwhile: Currently, this is just a small consolation for the players in Destiny 2. Because Destiny, Bungie’s current game, is struggling with more and more bugs, which players speculate can be attributed to the old and outdated Tiger Engine.
Bungie itself has not yet officially commented on this. But the prospect that the developer may rely on a new engine, such as Unreal Engine 5, could mean a significant improvement worth waiting for.
This increases the curiosity of frustrated Destiny players about which projects are currently simmering in Bungie’s developer kitchen. Many believe that if the studio wants to continue to be among the top developers in the market and satisfy Sony, at least one of these projects must be a big success. Perhaps exclusively on the PS5.
Are you now also dreaming of a new Destiny in the Unreal Engine? Is this something you hope for Destiny 2 as well? And do you think it will be able to excite the guardians again? Then feel free to leave your opinion in the comments.
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