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Bethesda's Shift to Unreal Engine 5 Threatens Modding Community

5/20/2025

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Former Bethesda studio lead Dan Nanni opened up about the daunting task of transitioning from the Creation Engine to Unreal Engine 5. He warned that this shift could shake the foundations of the modding community. Despite the Creation Engine's evolution, Nanni recognized that Bethesda must eventually embrace new technology to stay relevant.

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Former Bethesda studio lead Dan Nanni opened up about the daunting task of transitioning from the Creation Engine to Unreal Engine 5. He warned that this shift could shake the foundations of the modding community. Despite the Creation Engine's evolution, Nanni recognized that Bethesda must eventually embrace new technology to stay relevant.