Introduction

The highly anticipated 39th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) is set to take place from March 17-21 at the iconic Moscone Center in San Francisco. This year's conference promises to deliver an engaging and informative experience, featuring five days filled with insightful talks, hands-on workshops, the latest tools and technologies, and exceptional networking opportunities for game developers and digital content creators.

Key Issues and Focus

As the gaming industry continues to evolve, GDC 2025 will tackle crucial issues impacting developers, such as industry layoffs, the integration of generative AI in gaming, and important business aspects like publishing and financing. Attendees can look forward to hundreds of sessions focused specifically on Digital Content Creation (DCC) software and game engines, presented by their creators. These sessions will explore a wide range of topics, including programming, game design, visual arts, and effective leadership strategies.

Epic Games Sessions

For those eager to dive into the latest developments within Unreal Engine and Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), Epic Games will host a series of pivotal sessions on March 19 and 20 at Moscone West. Highlights of these sessions include:

Session Highlights

- Developer Iteration and Efficiency in Unreal Engine - Implementing Easy Anti-Cheat and Player Moderation with Epic Online Services - The Advantages of Utilizing Unreal Editor for Fortnite - A Crash Course for New Unreal Engine Developers - Best Practices for AAA Game Development in UEFN - Mobile Development Workflows for Unreal Engine - Anticipating Challenges in AAA Unreal Engine Development - Navigating Parental Consent and Verification for Fortnite and Beyond - Dynamic Destruction Techniques in UE5 with Chaos Destruction System