: Support for high-end lighting, reflections, and shadows became stable enough for full-scale development across gaming and architecture.
Released on , Unreal Engine 4.25 was a landmark update that focused on making experimental systems "production-ready" and providing "first-class" support for next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X . This version bridged the gap between cutting-edge development and stable, high-fidelity real-time rendering. Production-Ready Systems Unreal Engine 2020 4.25
: A physically-based model designed for tinted translucent materials like stained glass or car windows in a single pass. : Support for high-end lighting, reflections, and shadows
: Reached production status with new features like convolution reverb and sound field rendering for more immersive acoustic spaces. Key Tool and Platform Updates All the details
: Enhanced multi-layered materials (like car paint) to respond more accurately to directional and point lights. Key Tool and Platform Updates All the details for Unreal Engine 4.25 - befores & afters
Several key technologies previously in beta became officially ready for production in 4.25: