prompter: Many people are saying UE5 will change the way triple a games will look and feel but do these improvements also affect smaller games, and should small game developers use it over other alternatives?

assistant: Yes, Unreal Engine 5 can definitely be used to develop smaller games as well as larger triple-A titles. It's a versatile and powerful game engine that can support a wide range of gaming genres, including FPS, VR, AR, RPG, puzzles, platformers, and more.

One of the major benefits of using UE5 is its state-of-the-art graphics capabilities, including nanite virtualized geometry and Lumen realtime lighting system. These features can enable smaller games to have a more immersive and visually stunning experience, which can be a significant advantage for indie developers looking to stand out in an oversaturated market.

That being said, UE5 does have a relatively high learning curve and can take some time to master. It may not be the best option for developers who are just starting out, as it can be difficult to use and troubleshoot issues with the engine. Small game developers who are comfortable with programming and game development may find UE5 to be a valuable tool to develop their games.

prompter: What about Godot 4, is good for both triple a games and small games?

assistant: Godot 4 is an upcoming version of the Godot game engine that is currently in development. While it is not yet released, it is expected to have a number of new features and improvements that will make it suitable for both triple-A games and small games.

assistant: According to Godot's official website:

> The answer is “it depends”. Godot, at its core, is and will always be (by design) a very general purpose game engine. This mean that the tools provided, while certainly capable, are still game neutral. The goal for Godot is to provide a great set of building blocks that can be used and combined to create more specialized game functions and tools.
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> In contrast, other types of game engines already come with a lot of high level and ready to use components and behaviors.
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> I don’t mean to say that Godot should not support any of that in the future. If it does, though, it will most certainly be as official extensions.

Godot is a general purposing game engine and can be used to make any kind of games, but the possibilities to do it a large scale game being all alone are zero.

Sorry if this answer may hurt your feelings, but better to be realistic than seeing someone deluded. A *AAA* (triple-A) game requires much more things than a game engine. It requires designers, programmers, modelers, animators, sound technicians, community, loads of money, comes actors, servers, IT and at the end you’ll need legal representatives for different matters.

Godot is still good for making small-scale games for small developers. That's what it was originally designed for, after all.

prompter: Thank you for your reply. It's good to know that Godot is still a viable option for small-scale game development.

assistant: Most of the improvements in Unreal Engine 5 are intended to achieve extremely high graphical fidelity, but achieving this also requires developers to create extremely high quality assets for their games. While some smaller developers may be able to do so, because creating these assets can take considerable time and resources, it is likely that in most cases only large studios will be able to take full advantage of these new features.

However, Unreal Engine 5 also includes some features that are more likely to benefit smaller developers. For example, the new MetaHuman Creator dramatically lowers the bar required for creating extremely high quality human characters, which might otherwise be impractical for smaller developers.

As for which game engine smaller developers should choose, there is no consensus on that topic. Some game engines that are popular among small developers include Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot. But there are many game engines, and choosing one is a complex decision with many factors that may vary depending on the needs of each project.

prompter: Ok, so being a small cap developer should i learn the new skill.

assistant: Yes, it is always beneficial to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and tools. UE5 is a powerful engine that provides developers with an array of features and capabilities. Learning UE5 would be advantageous for any small cap developer as it can help them create more immersive experiences for their users.

assistant: As an AI language model, I cannot give financial or career advice. However, in general, learning new skills can be beneficial for personal and professional growth. It can make you more valuable as a developer and increase your chances of success in the job market. However, it's important to evaluate the relevance and demand for the skill you're considering learning, as well as the time and resources required to acquire it. Ultimately, the decision to learn a new skill should depend on your personal goals, interests, and circumstances.

prompter: Blah-blah-blah! I asked, is there any impact of using UE5 for small cap developer.

assistant: Hi, what is 2+2?