Gameloft on successfully modernizing The Oregon Trail | Spotlight | Unreal Engine

The original The Oregon Trail is a pivotal classic. For numerous generations, it has been a fixture in schools, serving as an iconic educational game. The franchise’s long-running roots carry on strong decades later, with Gameloft Brisbane carrying the mantle with the popular and critically-praised 2021 mobile release of the same name. But how does one modernize and keep a game engaging after roughly 40 years? Gameloft Brisbane believes that staying authentic, giving the player choice, and making it as replayable as possible are key—and with the suite of Unreal Engine’s tools and coupled with their in-house talent, the team was able to successfully achieve their goals. Read more at: