Unreal Engine 5.9 will be released next week. Epic is preparing a controversial AI innovation

Epic Games is preparing Unreal Engine 5.9, the preview version of which will be released next week: the main new feature will be expanded AI integration capable of directly editing 3D scenes.

The update will be one of the last major milestones in the evolution of the current engine generation before the expected transition to Unreal Engine 6 in 2027.

One of the main innovations will be the advancement of AI-based tools. Epic Games will improve integration with the Model Context Protocol, allowing neural network solutions to interact directly with the editor and make changes to 3D scenes. AI will not merely assist developers, but directly participate in creating game environments.

Unreal Engine 5.9 will also receive official support for deploying projects via a web browser. Epic also promises to improve existing tools and enhance the overall stability of the engine.

The full list of changes has not yet been disclosed. Additional details about Unreal Engine 5.9 are expected to appear shortly. Of particular note is the expansion of AI capabilities: it will now be able to intervene directly in work on the scenes being created, which will certainly raise questions among some developers.