Unreal Engine 4.25 launches with next-gen console support

Epic Games has released Unreal Engine 4.25, which introduces support for the next generation of consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X).

“Unreal Engine 4.25 delivers initial support for Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X as first-class platforms, and throughout the year we will be updating the 4.25-Plus branch with optimizations, fixes, and certification requirements to support developers launching on the next generation of consoles,” Epic Games noted in a press release sent to GamesBeat. “Features include platform-specific functionality, such as new audio advancements, initial support for online subsystems, and early support for TRC and XR certification requirements.”