PARIS, FRANCE – July 29, 2025 – Gameloft, leader in the development and publishing of multiplatform games, announced today a major technological advancement for March of Empires, its long-standing strategy game, which has now officially switched to Unreal Engine, marking a new chapter in its decade-long evolution.
The transition to Unreal Engine delivers a range of tangible improvements for the community, including enhanced performance, faster content delivery, and fully 3D visuals that deepen immersion in the game’s sprawling medieval world.
“We're investing in the future of the game, and this move to Unreal Engine is a signal to our players that March of Empires is here to stay,” said Viktor Stankov, Production Director at Gameloft. “We’re investing in the future for our license, and this upgrade lays the foundation for even more ambitious updates in the years to come.”
Unreal Engine brings some new improvements to March of Empires, including:
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Improved Stability: Server mergers, large-scale events, and game updates now run up to 70% more smoothly, resulting in reduced lag, fewer crashes, and fewer technical interruptions.
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Faster Feature Delivery: Freed from past platform limitations, the development team can now deliver updates up to three times faster.
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Enhanced Graphics: The shift unlocks fully 3D environments and more dynamic, high-quality visuals—offering players a more immersive and visually stunning battlefield.
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Greater Customization: With new tech comes new potential—richer gameplay systems and deeper customization options are already in development.
“March of Empire's transition to Unreal Engine is all about listening to our community,” added Deyan Trichkov, Live Games Director. "We're addressing long-standing player requests around performance, quality and innovation, and we're just getting started.”
March of Empires thrusts players into an age of massive medieval war, where every decision can dictate the rise and fall of their kingdom. Choose a faction and spread your influence and power over neighboring kingdoms as you dispatch armies, construct buildings, gain allies, and make enemies as you clash and conquer to expand your territory. Forge champions to lead your troops to discover untold riches and claim the all-important Seats of Power that grant you and your allies unique perks and abilities during your conquest.
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