An interactive tech demo designed to show off the key new features of Unreal Engine 5, The Matrix Awakens was produced in collaboration with Lana Wachowski and released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X weeks before the premiere of The Matrix Resurrections.įeaturing cameo appearances by Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss as Neo and Trinity, respectively, the demo put players in the role of a human resistance fighter embroiled in a high-speed chase across a sprawling highway by Agents. And, assumedly, about 5,000 adverts.The Matrix Awakens will be delisted from the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts on July 9, Epic Games announced on the demo’s official website. Keighley has boasted that the marketing megashow will showcase 'at least 40 games', offer 'true next-gen-stuff'. The Game Awards will take place live, in-person at the Microsoft Theater on Thursday, December 9, 2021. 'Get ready for a glimpse into the future of interactive storytelling and entertainment with UE5 in this free, boundary-pushing cinematic and real-time tech demo.'

'Created by members of the original movie team including Lana Wachowski along with Epic Games and partners, The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience is a wild ride into the reality-bending universe of The Matrix that features performances by Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss,' notes the experience's blurb. Per a new tweet, Neo and Trinity will appear to unveil what the marketing masterminds behind the blockbuster film and The Game Awards will show off this Unreal Engine 5-powered collaboration. You can get it installed now, ahead of the reveal of the whole experience at The Game Awards 2021 later this week. You can find The Matrix Awakens experience available on the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts right now, and it's available as a 29GB download on both console platforms.

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