Crytek has announced the release of a preview build of CryEngine 5.4 with over 623 improvements. New features include:
- Substance integration.
- Several terrain features to allow for the blending and integration of separate objects into the terrain mesh.
- Vulkan API support.
- A new Component Entity System to provide a modular and intuitive way to construct games.
- Extended Detail Bending, providing more control for the animation of foliage.
- New C# templates.
- Drag-and-drop support for the Asset Browser integration into other tools including the Material and Particle editors.
Plus many more features. You can read the full list in Cryengine’s release notes.
Love where they’re going with the component entity system.