Despite being announced over three years ago, its only now the first generation of Unreal Engine 5 games are starting to become more common. Epic’s latest iteration of their 3D creation tool showcases photorealistic visuals, global illumination, and tactile, immersive environments via its numerous technical innovations.
F1 Manager 2023
There’re grumbles surrounding the graphical performance of F1 Manager 2023 on console, with opinions centring on its visuals being a downgrade compared to 2022’s iteration. However, play on PC with graphic settings set to ultra and the splendour of Unreal Engine 5 comes to the fore – sun-glinting reflections bounce realistically off body work and helmets, and warbly heat haze rises from the tarmac. The pièce de resistance though is F1 Manager 2023’s new visor cam – visual flairs, dynamic head movement, and true-to-life depth of field make this driver’s eye-view the go-to camera angle to immerse yourself in the relentlessness of elite wheel-to-wheel racing.