The countdown is on—Unreal Fest Chicago is nearly here! Tune in to the State of Unreal livestream for news about Epic’s developer tools and services, highlights from across the community, and a look at what's ahead.
This year is about tools and workflows developers can actually use to build great games and experiences. Expect real conversations, not massive live tech demos.
The show begins at 7 AM PT | 9 AM CT | 10 AM ET | 3 PM BST on June 17—mark your calendars and set up a notification on YouTube.
The State of Unreal will explore the new tools and technology we’re working on, showcase inspiring partner projects, and reveal our plans for 2026 and beyond. Expect real conversations, not massive live tech demos. Tune in to catch it all live as it’s announced.
If you can’t make it to Chicago in person, fear not. We’ll be recording many of the sessions from Unreal Fest and posting them on YouTube once the show has ended. Subscribe to our YouTube page for a notification when they drop!
Join fellow devs in the Windy City as we celebrate the Epic community, showcase innovative projects, dive into new features and technology—and share what’s next for Unreal Engine and the Epic ecosystem.