Unreal Engine Community News (Week 19)
This week, we're spotlighting two impressive community-driven Unreal Engine 5 projects that showcase the power of real-time rendering and creativity across different industries.
UE5-Powered Digital Twin of EDGE Liverpool Street
SpaceForm’s recent video demonstrates how Unreal Engine 5 is being used to visualize a zero-carbon office building set to open in East London in 2029. Using a custom CAD-to-UE pipeline and real-world data from Google Earth, they’ve created a fully interactive digital twin of the upcoming EDGE Liverpool Street development.
The experience allows stakeholders, future tenants, and the public to explore the building virtually—navigating with Xbox controllers and viewing the real-world surroundings from any window. The interiors are fully customizable and designed to reflect client branding.
Watch the video here:
UE5-Powered Digital Twin of EDGE Liverpool Street
Unreal Engine 5 Realistic Trailer – BLOOMS OF ARACHNIS
IndyStry’s latest personal project, Blooms of Arachnis, is a cinematic trailer created for the KitBash3D Secrets Of Luminara challenge. Developed in just three months while balancing a full-time job, this five-minute short made it into the top 10 out of over 10,000 entries.
The trailer features high-end visuals, original voice acting, detailed environments, and custom MetaHuman rigs. It’s a strong example of what small, independent teams can achieve using Unreal Engine for storytelling and world-building.
Watch the trailer here:
Unreal Engine 5 Realistic Trailer – BLOOMS OF ARACHNIS
Tim Sweeney on Fortnite, Unreal Engine & the Future of Gaming
In case you missed it, Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games, joined the Lex Fridman Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation covering the past, present, and future of gaming. He delves into the history and evolution of Epic Games and the Unreal Engine, offering insights into indie development, technical innovations, and the challenges of building open ecosystems. From Fortnite to the Metaverse, and from Unreal Engine 5 to the upcoming Unreal Engine 6, Sweeney shares both practical knowledge and philosophical reflections on the gaming industry. A must-watch for developers and gaming enthusiasts alike.
Watch the full interview:
Free Unreal Engine Assets
Every two weeks, Epic Games’ Fab platform drops premium-quality assets for free. Here’s what you can download this week
https://www.fab.com/limited-time-free
1- Military Training Facility – A realistic, modular military complex from Dekogon Studios, perfect for tactical shooters or urban scenes.
2- Wood Monster – A fantasy forest creature with customizable materials, glowing emissive areas, and full UE5 compatibility.
3- Modular Dungeon Collection – Over 60 modular dungeon pieces and 50 props to build massive medieval or fantasy dungeons with ease.
Available until May 20 @ 9:59 AM ET
