New UE 5.7 Changes Game Dev Life

Unreal Engine 5.7 is here and this update focus more on workflow, performance, and real developer problems.

In this video, I break down what’s actually new in Unreal Engine 5.7, explain what each feature does, and who it’s useful for whether you’re a beginner, indie dev, or working on larger projects.


What’s covered in this video:

Nanite Foliage for dense open-world environments

PCG (Procedural Content Generation) now production-ready

Substrate materials for realistic layered surfaces

MegaLights & lighting improvements

AI Assistant inside the Unreal Editor

Animation, workflow & performance improvements


I’ve already made a dedicated video on the AI Assistant feature, going deeper into Blueprints and real use cases    • UE 5.7’s New AI Assistance Changes EVERYTHING  

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