Unreal Engine 3 features shown in this video:
– directional light shafts
– high quality depth of field for filmmakers
– color grading
– cascaded shadow maps
– seamless time of day transition
– weather effects
– point light shafts
– improved foliage rendering
Check out the new Unreal Engine 3 trailer! This highlights just a few of the engine features that help developers create gorgeous environments.
Some screenshots from the current beta:
http://www.geeks3d.com/forums/index.php/topic,1816.0.html
UE is a great engine! it supports all what is needed for display an eye candy picture without any significant speed loss on practically all DX9 hardware except low end models!
oh look they caught up with CE2 graphics 3 years later
Looks promising!