March 22-24
We’re excited to be back at GDC! Join us as we celebrate the game development community and explore what’s next for creators.
We kicked off the show with some big announcements at the State of Unreal. Check out our blog post for news on UEFN, 5.2 Preview, MetaHuman, and more.
We kicked off the show with some big announcements at the State of Unreal. Check out our blog post for news on UEFN, 5.2 Preview, MetaHuman, and more.
State of Unreal
Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA | March 22 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PDT
Get a glimpse at what’s in store for the future of game development with the Epic Games team and our talented partners. We take a look at some new projects, dive into the latest Epic tech, and have some fun along the way.
Get a glimpse at what’s in store for the future of game development with the Epic Games team and our talented partners. We take a look at some new projects, dive into the latest Epic tech, and have some fun along the way.
Unreal Editor for Fortnite
The Public Beta of Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) is now available! Download today to build Fortnite experiences using powerful UE5 tools and publish them for millions of players to enjoy. Want to know more? Read our blog post.
Tech talks and sponsored sessions
From making the most of your MetaHumans to creating amazing worlds with Unreal Engine 5, our talks will provide you with inspiration, insights, and practical knowledge that you can apply to your own projects.
Event agenda
Want to attend Epic’s sessions at GDC? Check out what’s on and when.
- Wednesday, March 22
- Thursday, March 23
- Friday, March 24
Time
Location
Tech talks and sponsored sessions
9:30 - 10:30 AM PDT
YBCA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
YBCA
12:30 - 1:30 PM PDT
Moscone Center
12:30 - 1:30 PM PDT
YBCA
12:30 - 1:30 PM PDT
Moscone Center
2:00 - 3:00 PM PDT
YBCA
3:30 - 4:30 PM PDT
YBCA
3:30 - 4:30 PM PDT
Moscone Center
5:00 - 6:00 PM PDT
Moscone Center
Time
Location
Learning Theater talks
11:00 - 11:30 AM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Unreal Engine 5.2 Feature Showcase
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Making Games in Fortnite (With UEFN)
12:00 - 12:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Procedural Content Generation in UE5
12:30 - 1:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
The Future of Materials in Unreal Engine
1:00 - 1:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
New Character Physics in UE5: Can You Pet the Dog?
1:30 - 2:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Unreal Engine 5.2 Feature Showcase
2:00 - 2:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Making Games in Fortnite (With UEFN)
2:30 - 3:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
The Future of Materials in Unreal Engine
3:00 - 3:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Procedural Content Generation in UE5
3:30 - 4:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
New Character Physics in UE5: Can You Pet the Dog?
4:00 - 4:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Unreal Engine 5.2 Feature Showcase
4:30 - 5:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Making Games in Fortnite (With UEFN)
5:00 - 5:30 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
Procedural Content Generation in UE5
5:30 - 6:00 PM PDT
Learning Theater (S249)
The Future of Materials in Unreal Engine
Swing by our booths
Attending GDC in person? Come say hi to the Epic team at S227 and S249! Get hands-on with Epic’s ecosystem of tools including Unreal Engine 5, MetaHuman, RealityCapture, and more. Watch inspiring demos and tutorials. And play the latest Unreal Engine-powered games including Pacific Drive; Fort Solis; and CROSSFIRE: Sierra Squad.
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