2K Games Licenses Unreal Engine 3 For Upcoming Titles

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2K Games announced today that it will be using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 middleware in uncoming titles.

Details are nonexistent, with 2K referring to the titles as "unannounced." Talks of a prequel to BioShock surfaced not too long ago and considering the original BioShock was powered by UE3, it's a good bet that the next entry in the series would use the same engine.

2K Games Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3

CARY, N.C. (February 12, 2008) – Epic Games, Inc., one of the world’s leading developers of cutting-edge computer and video games and the pioneer of the award-winning Unreal Engine, today announced that its Unreal Engine 3 technology and tools will be used for unannounced games in development by 2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

"2K had a very positive experience working with Epic’s Unreal Engine 3 since it enables games to perform exceptionally well on both console and the PC,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “Epic’s technology and support is expected to help 2K produce world-class titles for games on any platform.”

“We are excited about continuing our relationship with 2K based on our past success with the company,” said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. “We have no doubt that the Unreal Engine 3 will continue to assist 2K in producing the industry's most amazing and original games.”