16 April 2025

Building a Game in Unreal Engine 5: A Developer’s Journey

LuckyGene Indie Studio dives headfirst into Unreal Engine 5, embracing its revolutionary features to bring their ambitious action RPG, Project Genesis, to life. From mastering Nanite and Lumen for stunning visuals to optimizing performance and leveraging Niagara for immersive VFX, the team shares their journey of adapting to a new development paradigm. This deep-dive highlights the studio’s triumphs, challenges, and the collaborative spirit driving their vision for next-gen indie game development.