Spiral – Unreal Engine 5

Spiral is a singleplayer, third-person narrative experience I built from the ground up using Unreal Engine 5.3.

For a long time now, I’ve wanted to use and combine some of Unreal Engine 5.3’s features to make something – including MetaHumans, animation retargeting, Lumen, Nanite and the Level Sequencer. So, in early January 2024, I challenged myself to make a short game that showcases them.

The following sections will walk you through my process.