On our second week of in-depth UE5 presentations we’re taking a look at Lumen, UE5’s Global Illumination and Reflections system. We’ll walk you through what it is, how to enable it, and what it provides. Plus, a high level overview of how it works and a look at content from the community!

Today, we’re excited to announce that Early Access to Unreal Engine 5 is now available. While our ultimate goal is for UE5 to empower creators across all industries to deliver stunning real-time content and experiences, this Early Access build is intended for game developers who like to live on the bleeding edge to start testing features and prototyping their next games.

In May 2020, Epic Games provided a first look at Unreal Engine 5 through “Lumen in the Land of Nanite,” a real-time demo running live on PlayStation 5. Prior to this, in January 2020, we went behind the scenes with the team at Epic to discover the inspiration for features like Nanite, Lumen, and Niagara, which will provide an unprecedented level of freedom for artists.

Have you been waiting to get your hands on MetaHuman Creator? Now's your opportunity to join the Early Access program and start creating your own unique MetaHumans.

Announcing Unreal Build: Broadcast & Live Events, a free virtual event coming to you June 16. Register now as we explore where visuals are going with deadmau5, FOX Sports CEO Eric Shanks, The Weather Channel, and more.