Epic Games Loses Development Veteran Who Claims an “Entire Era” in the Industry Has Ended

Epic Games veteran Sjoerd De Jong is leaving the company. He suggests the gaming industry has reached a turning point.

Early details about Unreal Engine 6 recently emerged. This iteration of the engine focuses on generative AI, sparking debate across the industry.

De Jong announced his departure on LinkedIn. He joined Epic Games in 2014 and began his career in 1999 as a level designer for Unreal Tournament.

In his announcement, he thanked his colleagues and remarked that the current era has reached its end. While he did not explicitly mention AI, his comments likely refer to the rise of generative technologies.