Arjan Brussee outlines Immense Engine as European Unreal alternative

5 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · May 9

The Guerrilla Games co-founder discussed the project on Dutch tech podcast De Technoloog, saying no fully European-hosted engine currently meets European rules and guidelines.
Brussee said the software is intended as a general-purpose 3D engine for uses beyond games, challenging the U.S.-based technology behind Fortnite and many film productions.
He also suggested AI agents could sharply reduce development staffing, a stance likely to draw scrutiny as Europe seeks greater technological independence from American platforms.

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