IGN caught up with Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney, and EVP of development Marcus Wassmer, to talk about how Unreal Engine 6 is shaping the future of game development. We covered everything from performance optimization, updated tools to hasten development time, and the rising cost of hardware as well as the controversial inclusion of AI tools. Sweeney also gave us his insight on why so many games are struggling to find success in the modern era.