New York Comic Con 2020 has officially arrived and, from October 8-11, there will be a ton of incredible announcements and trailers from some of the most anticipated movies and TV shows. It can be a lot to keep track of, so we've gathered the best parts of NYCC 2020, and we will be updating this article throughout the weekend! [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Biggest New York Comic Con 2020 News and Trailers

Resident Alien: Watch the First 7 Minutes from the Premiere of Alan Tudyk's New Syfy Show

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/09/resident-alien-watch-the-first-7-minutes-of-alan-tudyks-syfy-comedy"] In a panel moderated by IGN's own Laura Prudom, we got our first look at Resident Alien, a new Syfy show starring Alan Tudyk that is based on the Dark Horse comic of the same name by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.

5 Big Takeaways From the Lost Showrunners Reunion Panel

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2010/04/21/lost-tv-video-ign-last-nights-lost-the-last-recruit"] To honor Lost's finale's 10-year anniversary, showrunner Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof reunited for a fan Q&A.

Walking Dead Boss Gives Rick Grimes Movie Update: 'We Are Working On It'

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-walking-dead-best-daryl-and-carol-moments&captions=true"] At the virtual New York Comic-Con 2020 panel for The Walking Dead creative head Scott Gimple gave a quick update on the status of the long-awaited Rick Grimes movie.

Stephen King's The Stand: Official Trailer and Images Revealed for CBS All Access Series

At NYCC 2020, CBS All Access released the official trailer for its adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand, which will make its debut on December 17, 2020.

Amazon's Invincible: Official First-Look Trailer for Adult Animated Series Revealed

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/invincible-official-teaser-trailer-2021-steven-yeun-jk-simmons"] At NYCC 2020, Amazon Prime Video released the official teaser trailer for its upcoming adaptation of Robert Kirkman's comic book series, Invincible, which will make its debut in 2021.

The Animaniacs Writers Couldn't Predict the 2020 Pandemic

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The Animaniacs are coming back as an original animated series for Hulu, and the cast and crew gathered for a panel at NYCC 2020. Among other things, they discuss how the show's timely humor got a bit messed up by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smallville: Michael Rosenbaum on the 'Great' Episode He Wished Had Happened

Some of the key actors from Smallville, including Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum, gathered for NYCC 2020 to celebrate the show's 20th anniversary and share some behind-the-scenes stories.

Star Trek: Discovery - Watch the Opening Scene From Season 3

Star Trek: Discovery's third season will premiere on October 15, 2020, on CBS All Access, and the team behind the show unveiled a scene from season 3 for NYCC 2020.

Star Trek: Prodigy - Kate Mulgrew Will Return as Captain Janeway in Nickelodeon Animated Show

Star Trek: Voyager's Kate Mulgrew will return as Captain Kathryn Janeway in Nickelodeon's upcoming series Star Trek: Prodigy, which is a CG-animated set to debut in 2021.

Monster Hunter Director Confirms Palicoes, Meowscular Chef Are in the Movie and Shows

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/10/monster-hunter-exclusive-official-game-to-movie-creature-comparison"] Monster Hunter director Paul W.S. Anderson confirmed that, while the movie will feature some grotesque monsters, it will also include the adorable Palicoes and the brawny Felyne called Meowscular Chef.

Monster Hunter: Why Milla Jovovich's Character Is From Our World

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/03/monster-hunter-exclusive-official-trailer-tease"] Monster Hunter director Paul W.S. Anderson explained why the protagonist of his latest video game movie adaptation is a human from our world rather than a native of the realm of the game.

How the Mortal Kombat Movie Almost Lost All Its Combat

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/08/25/5-actors-who-were-almost-in-the-mortal-kombat-movie-up-at-noon"] During Paul W.S. Anderson's NYCC 2020 panel, he revealed that eleventh-hour budget cuts drastically affected the original scope of his video game adaptation’s fight scenes and that it was only after positive test screening feedback that he was allowed to deliver the combat as it was originally envisioned.

MODOK: Hulu Reveals Marvel TV's First Adult Animated Comedy Series

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvels-modok&captions=true"] Marvel TV and Hulu gave fans at NYCC 2020 a look at the upcoming streaming series M.O.D.O.K., Marvel's first venture into adult-oriented animated comedy.

Trailer: The Watch Brings Terry Pratchett's Discworld to TV

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/09/the-watch-trailer-brings-terry-pratchetts-discworld-to-tv"] The cast and executive producers of BBC America's The Watch were part of NYCC 2020 today to dicuss the upcoming show that is an adaptation of the late, beloved Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of comic/fantasy novels.

American Gods Season 3 Trailer Revealed at NYCC 2020

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/10/american-gods-season-3-official-trailer-nycc-2020"] The third season of American Gods got its first trailer at NYCC 2020, and the series is set to return to Starz in early 2021.

Marvel's King in Black and Venom #200 Are 'The Beginning of Something New' for Eddie Brock

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=venoms-30-most-wtf-moments&captions=true"] King in Black is the climax of writer Donny Cates and artist Ryan Stegman's Venom Saga so far, and the creators are teasing some profound changes for Eddie Brock in the wake of this crossover.

The Expanse: Season 5 Official Trailer and Release Date Announcement

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/the-expanse-season-5-official-trailer-2020-steven-strait-dominique-tipper"] Amazon Prime Video has released a new trailer for the fifth season of The Expanse, and has confirmed that it will will be making its debut on the streaming service on December 16, 2020.

Batman Beyond: Kevin Conroy Breaks Down 80 Year-Old Bruce Wayne's Voice

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/29/batman-beyond-terry-bruce-fight-together-clip"] During the Batman Beyond panel at NYCC 2020, legendary Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy broke down how he found the right voice for the 80-year-old version of Bruce Wayne he portrayed in Batman Beyond.

Why Dark Knights: Death Metal Won't Reboot the DC Universe

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=a-history-of-dcs-crisis-comics&captions=true"] While DC is currently in the midst of Dark Knights: Death Metal, a massive crossover that serves as the climax of writer Scott Snyder's work on both Batman and the Justice League, the "In Conversation with Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV" panel at NYCC 2020 reassured fans that it won't rewrite history of continuity of the DC Universe in the same way past Crisis stories have.

X-Men: The Animated Series Veterans on Why the Show Still Rules in 2020

[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=x-men-the-art-and-making-of-the-animated-series-exclusive-preview&captions=true"] Ahead of their appearance at NYCC 2020, IGN was able to speak with executive producer Eric Lewald and series writer Julia Lewald about their book, X-Men: The Art and Making of the Animated Series.

Amazon's Truth Seekers - Exclusive "Immersive Horror Experience" Clip

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/amazons-truth-seekers-exclusive-immersive-horror-experience-clip"] IGN was proud to exclusively reveal a new clip for Amazon's Truth Seekers, starring Nick Frost, Malcolm McDowell, Emma D'Arcy, Samson Kayo, and Susan Wokoma. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Award-winning game designer Sam Barlow is cooking up a pitch for a spiritual successor to Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, which he served as lead designer and writer on in 2009. However, the pitch will not be for Konami nor will it use the Silent Hill IP. Barlow, who is best known for his award-winning games like Her Story and Telling Lies, teased on Twitter that he’s working on a pitch for a Shattered Memories follow-up. Speaking to IGN, Barlow clarified exactly what this pitch entails. “[W]e have a game we’re looking to make which is very much ‘what was special about [Shattered Memories]?’ ‘how would you take that further now?’” Barlow says. “Like Outer World’s take on Fallout, or Bloodstained’s take on Castlevania, etc. So it’s not a Konami or branded Silent Hill thing.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/16/telling-lies-e3-trailer"] Barlow also says that it will incorporate lessons he’s learned from Her Story, Telling Lies, and his upcoming Project A and roll them back into a 3rd person game experience. Barlow is currently developing Project A, which is not the Shattered Memories follow-up. However, he confirmed that Project A will be “spooky” and that wishlisting the game will serve as a “downpayment on the [Shattered Memories] successor, also known as Project Door Peek.” Silent Hill: Shattered Memories was a 2009 retelling of the original Silent Hill game. Like the original PlayStation 1 horror game, Shattered Memories followed Harry Mason as he searches for his daughter in the town of Silent Hill. The game used psychological profiles to cater to the player and change elements of the story for every individual. Some, like this author, consider it one of the best Silent Hill games in the series. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Disney announced that upcoming Pixar film Soul will skip its theatrical release and head straight to Disney+ this holiday season. It will debut exclusively on the streaming service December 25th, 2020. Originally scheduled to open in theaters on November 20th, it was heavily rumored that Soul would move to Disney+ after Disney’s upcoming movie release schedule was delayed again. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-upcoming-disney-and-pixar-animated-movie&captions=true"] This is the third major Disney film to forego theaters in lieu of Disney+ after Artemis Fowl joined the service on June 12th and Mulan debuted on September 3rd, albeit with a premium fee required to watch the latter. It’s unclear if Soul will be included at no additional cost to Disney+ subscribers, or if it will require paying the premium rental fee for a limited time - we're guessing the former, given that there was no additional cost announced in Disney's press release. For markets where Disney+ isn’t available, Soul will still be released theatrically with new release dates being announced soon. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/29/soul-official-sneak-peek] Soul is Pixar’s latest animated film starring Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, Angela Bassett, and Daveed Diggs. It is directed by Pete Docter, who also directed Pixar’s Inside Out and Up — so get ready to cry. For more on Disney check out when you’ll be able to watch Mulan for free and all of the upcoming Disney and Pixar films coming out in 2020 and beyond. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Review writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

Amazon Prime Video has revealed that The Expanse will debut its fifth season on the streamer on December 16, 2020. The commerce and tech giant also released the first official trailer for the upcoming season during its NYCC 2020 panel. You can watch the exciting new trailer for Season 5 of The Expanse in the video below, or at the top of the page: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/the-expanse-season-5-official-trailer-2020-steven-strait-dominique-tipper"] Here's how the streamer describes Season 5, which is based on the fifth book in author James S.A. Corey's (Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck) Expanse saga, titled Nemesis Games: "Season five of the series picks up as multitudes of humans leave the solar system in search of new homes and vast fortunes on the earth-like worlds beyond the alien Ring, and a heavy price for centuries of exploitation of the Belt finally comes due and a reckoning is at hand. For the crew of the Rocinante and the leaders of the Inner Planets and the Belt, the past and present converge, bringing forth personal challenges that have wide-reaching repercussions throughout the Solar System. Amos (Wes Chatham) returns to Earth to confront his past and the legacy of the life he fought to leave behind. Naomi (Dominique Tipper) reaches out to her estranged son in a desperate bid to save him from his father’s toxic influence. Bobbie (Frankie Adams) and Alex (Cas Anvar) confront the collapse of Mars as they chase a shadowy cabal with ties to terrorists and criminals. Holden (Steven Strait) wrestles with the consequences of his own past with the Protomolecule, the aliens who built it, and the mystery of what killed them." What did you think of the trailer for Season 5 of The Expanse? Let us know in the comments. And for more on The Expanse, be sure to check out our review of Season 4 right here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Fortnite's Week 7 Challenges of the Chapter 2, Season 4 Battle Pass are now live. Whether it's locating Tony Stark's Hidden Lake House Laboratory, using Storm's Whirlwind Blast, or entering the vault in Doom's Domain, we have you covered in our detailed guide for the toughest challenges below.

Fortnite Chapter 2: Season 4, Week 7 Challenges

Listed below are all of the week 7 challenges that are currently available to complete:

• Search Chests at Catty Corner - 0/7- 25,000 XP
• Eliminations at Craggy Cliffs - 0/3 - 25,000 XP
• Enter the Vault in Doom's Domain - 0/1 - 25,000 XP
• Destroy Cobwebs at The Authority - 0/3 - 25,000 XP
• Discover Tony Stark's Hidden Lake House Laboratory - 0/1 - 25,000 XP
• Drive a car from Sweaty Sands to Misty Meadows in less than 4 minutes without getting out - 0/1 - 25,000 XP
• Deal damage after knocking an opponent back with Storm's Whirlwind Blast (Rec: 4 Players) - 0/1,000 - 50,000 XP

How to Find Tony Stark's Hidden Lake House Laboratory

Located in the Stark Industries area, you will find Tony Stark's hidden Lake House Laboratory towards the map's North-East corner. As you reach the lake house, look for the large, overgrown bush that can be found along the Southern side of the house. Walk through the large bush and destroy the metal door to reveal Tony Stark's hidden laboratory. When you enter the lab, you'll complete the challenge and earn 25,000 XP.

How to Find and Enter the Vault in Doom's Domain

To enter the vault in Doom's Domain, you must first defeat Doctor Doom, who can be found inside the large house towards the Northern side of the town. Doctor Doom can deal quite a bit of damage, so it's important to use your environment to your advantage as you will want to stay at range and avoid his incoming AOE attacks. Coming stocked with plenty of supplies and high damage dealing weapons will be a bonus. Once you have defeated Doctor Doom, pick up the keycard he drops and make your way towards the football field that can be found towards the Southern end of the town. Dropdown into the football field and swipe the keycard at the nearby terminal to unlock the large vault door. After swiping the keycard, head inside the vault to complete the challenge. It's worth mentioning that the vault will contain plenty of chests to loot.

How to Find Cobwebs at The Authority

In order to find Cobwebs in The Authority, make your way to the large building that can be found on the island near the center of the map. As you reach the building, head inside and make your way down to the basement. When entering the basement, you will find cobwebs in the corners of several rooms, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled! To destroy Cobwebs, simply use your pickaxe or a weapon to break them.

How to Find and Use Storm's Whirlwind Blast

Storm's Whirlwind Blast is only available through Marvel's Limited-Time Modes or from the Stark Drones, which can be found flying around the Quinjet Patrol Sites. While either method will complete the weekly challenge, we recommend obtaining Storm's Whirlwind Blast through the Marvel Takeover mode as the ability can be obtained quite quickly. Upon launching the timed mode, locate the Whirlwind icon on the mini-map and pick it up. Now that you have Storm's Whirlwind Blast ability, use it when close to an opponent to knock them back. While knocked back, begin dealing damage to your opponent. You'll need to deal a total of 1,000 damage to complete the challenge. If you're struggling to deal damage to your opponents while they're knocked back, try using Iron Man's Repulsor Gauntlets as they lock onto your target and will deal damage from a safe distance. [poilib element="accentDivider"]

At NYCC 2020, Amazon Prime Video has released the official teaser trailer for its upcoming adaptation of Robert Kirkman's successful comic book series, Invincible, which will make its debut on the streamer in 2021. Here's how Amazon describes the series: "Invincible is an adult animated superhero show that revolves around seventeen-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who’s just like every other guy his age — except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons). But as Mark develops powers of his own, he discovers that his father’s legacy may not be as heroic as it seems." Check out the thrilling first trailer for Invincible in the video below, or at the top of the page: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/invincible-official-teaser-trailer-2021-steven-yeun-jk-simmons"] Accompanying Simmons and Yeun on this epic animated journey is an impressive lineup of voice actors, including Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), Seth Rogen (This is the End), Gillian Jacobs (Community), Andrew Rannells (Black Monday, Girls), Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2), Mark Hamill (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), Walton Goggins (Justified), Jason Mantzoukas (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Mae Whitman (Good Girls), Chris Diamantopoulos (Silicon Valley), Melise (The Flash), Kevin Michael Richardson (The Simpsons), and Grey Griffin (Avengers Assemble). While no exact release date was announced during the panel, Amazon did say that we can expect to see the series sometime in 2021. What did you think of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-comics-of-the-decade-2010-2019&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

GameStop and Microsoft have entered into a new, multi-year partnership. What does it mean for customers? Not a whole lot, actually as the partnership appears to primarily impact GameStop’s back-end, transferring over GameStop systems over to Microsoft’s 365 cloud solutions. In a joint announcement, GameStop and Microsft announced a new multi-year partnership that will mostly see GameStop’s back-end solutions move over to Microsoft’s programs like Microsoft 365. This basically means GameStop stores will adopt Microsoft programs to help run business operations like sales and inventory, and store employees will use Microsoft 365 and Teams to communicate. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] Stores will also get Microsoft Surface devices for store managers to use. Having worked retail, I’m sure the Surface devices will be an improvement over the standard retail computer systems. GameStop also confirmed that it will carry the Xbox All Access payment plan that lets customers purchase an Xbox Series X for $34.99 a month for 24 months. This isn’t particularly news as Microsoft announced GameStop would be an All Access retail partner back in September, along with Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. So no, GameStop’s 5,000 retail locations are not being converted to Microsoft Stores. In fact, most customers will likely not find any immediate impact from the news other than perhaps seeing more Microsoft Surface devices at store locations. Considering Microsoft closed all of its own retail stores earlier this year, it appears that Microsoft’s strategy is to integrate its popular cloud software into existing retailers while selling its devices through partners and online. For more on the upcoming Xbox Series X, check out IGN's Xbox Series X guide with specs, pricing, launch games, and more details. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

GameStop and Microsoft have entered into a new, multi-year partnership. What does it mean for customers? Not a whole lot, actually as the partnership appears to primarily impact GameStop’s back-end, transferring over GameStop systems over to Microsoft’s 365 cloud solutions. In a joint announcement, GameStop and Microsft announced a new multi-year partnership that will mostly see GameStop’s back-end solutions move over to Microsoft’s programs like Microsoft 365. This basically means GameStop stores will adopt Microsoft programs to help run business operations like sales and inventory, and store employees will use Microsoft 365 and Teams to communicate. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-xbox-series-x-games&captions=true"] Stores will also get Microsoft Surface devices for store managers to use. Having worked retail, I’m sure the Surface devices will be an improvement over the standard retail computer systems. GameStop also confirmed that it will carry the Xbox All Access payment plan that lets customers purchase an Xbox Series X for $34.99 a month for 24 months. This isn’t particularly news as Microsoft announced GameStop would be an All Access retail partner back in September, along with Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. So no, GameStop’s 5,000 retail locations are not being converted to Microsoft Stores. In fact, most customers will likely not find any immediate impact from the news other than perhaps seeing more Microsoft Surface devices at store locations. Considering Microsoft closed all of its own retail stores earlier this year, it appears that Microsoft’s strategy is to integrate its popular cloud software into existing retailers while selling its devices through partners and online. For more on the upcoming Xbox Series X, check out IGN's Xbox Series X guide with specs, pricing, launch games, and more details. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is a reporter for IGN.

Epic Games has announced a new Human-Machine Interface (HMI) initiative that will enable the creation of automotive infotainment and digital cockpit experiences. Furthermore, it was revealed that General Motors' soon-to-be-revealed GMC Hummer EV will be the first vehicle to use Unreal Engine in its digital cockpit, with more information coming on October 20, 2020. This new technology, which you can see in the video below, will enable designers, artists, and developers to work directly on the project that is deployed to the vehicle. It will allow for "beautiful, interactive visuals" using its advanced scalable renderer and even downloadable content like a Rocket League pack that will change your virtual car and look of the UI to match the ever-popular game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/unreal-engine-hmi-initiative-automotive"] Epic has created new Unreal Engine alliances with HMI technolgy leaders, including BlackBerry QNX, Mapbox, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Siili Auto, and Vectorform, which will make it "easier for automotive companies to work more efficiently when building in-vehicle experiences." “We have a dedicated team of artists and engineers who have been working to support new features for HMI. We’re thrilled that the GMC HUMMER EV will be the first vehicle to use Unreal Engine in its digital cockpit, marking an exciting partnership in building next-generation experiences on embedded systems,” said François Antoine, Director of HMI and Embedded Systems, Epic Games. “As we move towards level five vehicle autonomy, in-car infotainment systems will become more and more relevant to influencing consumer purchase decisions, and Unreal Engine will bring new levels of flexibility, interactivity and visual fidelity to these next generation systems.” The Unreal Engine will provide many benefits for a design driven development, including support for version control, visual scripting via Blueprints, and direct access to a C++ codebase that enables more functionality to be exposed. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=unreal-engine-hmi-initiative-screenshots&captions=true"] Epic states that many automotive companies are already using Unreal Engine for car configurations and marketing operations, and these existing projects, assets, and pipeline can "be reused with little effort for HMI systems, only requiring mobile optimization of assets." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Epic Games has announced a new Human-Machine Interface (HMI) initiative that will enable the creation of automotive infotainment and digital cockpit experiences. Furthermore, it was revealed that General Motors' soon-to-be-revealed GMC Hummer EV will be the first vehicle to use Unreal Engine in its digital cockpit, with more information coming on October 20, 2020. This new technology, which you can see in the video below, will enable designers, artists, and developers to work directly on the project that is deployed to the vehicle. It will allow for "beautiful, interactive visuals" using its advanced scalable renderer and even downloadable content like a Rocket League pack that will change your virtual car and look of the UI to match the ever-popular game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/08/unreal-engine-hmi-initiative-automotive"] Epic has created new Unreal Engine alliances with HMI technolgy leaders, including BlackBerry QNX, Mapbox, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Siili Auto, and Vectorform, which will make it "easier for automotive companies to work more efficiently when building in-vehicle experiences." “We have a dedicated team of artists and engineers who have been working to support new features for HMI. We’re thrilled that the GMC HUMMER EV will be the first vehicle to use Unreal Engine in its digital cockpit, marking an exciting partnership in building next-generation experiences on embedded systems,” said François Antoine, Director of HMI and Embedded Systems, Epic Games. “As we move towards level five vehicle autonomy, in-car infotainment systems will become more and more relevant to influencing consumer purchase decisions, and Unreal Engine will bring new levels of flexibility, interactivity and visual fidelity to these next generation systems.” The Unreal Engine will provide many benefits for a design driven development, including support for version control, visual scripting via Blueprints, and direct access to a C++ codebase that enables more functionality to be exposed. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=unreal-engine-hmi-initiative-screenshots&captions=true"] Epic states that many automotive companies are already using Unreal Engine for car configurations and marketing operations, and these existing projects, assets, and pipeline can "be reused with little effort for HMI systems, only requiring mobile optimization of assets." [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.