Intro
Winter scenes have always been a nightmare for game developers. Getting snow, ice, and atmospheric effects to look convincing in real-time? That’s been the holy grail that’s eluded us for years. But with Unreal Engine 5’s game-changing tech like Nanite and Lumen, we’re finally breaking through those barriers and hitting visual quality that rivals pre-rendered cinematics.
This article breaks down my journey creating a realistic winter village that doesn’t just look incredible – it runs at 60+ FPS. I’ll walk you through the technical wizardry, share the pain points, and show you how UE5’s revolutionary tools are reshaping what’s possible in real-time rendering.
