Guerilla Games Co-Founder Arjan Brussee's Vision for a European Game Engine
Arjan Brussee, co-founder of Guerilla Games and former technical director at Epic Games, is on a mission to create a new game engine that serves as a ‘European alternative’ to dominant American and Chinese technologies like Unreal Engine and Unity. His ambitious project, dubbed ‘The Immense Engine’, aims to not only cater to the gaming industry but also extend its capabilities to critical sectors such as defense and logistics, emphasizing the importance of creating usable 3D worlds.
Brussee’s vision is particularly compelling as he highlights the need for a game engine that is fully European-hosted and compliant with local regulations. He believes that the rise of AI presents a unique opportunity to rethink how game engines are developed, suggesting that current engines are outdated and not designed to leverage AI effectively. By integrating AI into the core of The Immense Engine, Brussee envisions a tool that could significantly enhance productivity, allowing developers to accomplish tasks that would typically require a larger team.
As the gaming landscape evolves, the introduction of a European-centric engine could reshape how developers approach game creation and simulation. Will The Immense Engine set a new standard in the industry, or will it face challenges in competing with established giants? Only time will tell.
Original source: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/guerilla-games-co-founder-and-epic-veteran-building-a-european-alternative-to-unreal-engine/