Creative Assembly says Alien: Isolation 2's custom tech enabled a 'realistic' atmosphere Unreal Engine 5 couldn't — 'We felt that a custom solution would give us that perfect frame response that you want in that kind of really, really dark environment'
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Creative Assembly building custom audio and lighting instead of leaning fully on Unreal Engine 5 shows that engines are not one-size-fits-all when latency and atmosphere are core to the product. If your experience hinges on a specific sensory feel, budget for bespoke tech rather than assuming off-the-shelf stacks will get you there.
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