Epic Games held UNREAL FEST 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago on the 17th (local time).

UNREAL FEST is Epic Games' flagship annual event. It serves as a platform for sharing the latest technologies and innovations utilizing Unreal Engine and the broader Epic Games ecosystem, while also allowing creators from all industries involved in real-time 3D content production to exchange knowledge and experience.

UNREAL FEST 2026 Chicago is being held over two days, the 17th and 18th (local time). The event features a variety of sessions covering Unreal Engine, UEFN, and the Epic Games creator ecosystem, including the 'State of Unreal' keynote, which introduces the future roadmap and latest core technologies for Unreal Engine. With the next-generation Unreal Engine 6 having been teased at the Rocket League Championship Series prior to the event, developers from around the world formed long queues at the venue from early in the morning.

Meanwhile, the 'State of Unreal' session, which highlights the key takeaways from UNREAL FEST 2026 Chicago, can be watched live via the Unreal Engine YouTube Channel. Additionally, Epic Games will host UNREAL FEST Seoul on August 20th and 21st at the Westin Josun Seoul, where it plans to share various information regarding Unreal Engine and the latest technologies and ecosystem updates with domestic developers.