Capcom to use Unreal Engine 3

Japanese software firm Capcom has agreed a licensing deal with Epic Games to use the Unreal Engine 3 for an upcoming game.

As recently as Monday we were reporting on Activision's decision to license Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3, and now it's the turn of Capcom.

Capcom's early efforts for next-gen platforms, Lost Planet and Dead Rising, were developed from the ground up from within Capcom and delivered impressive results - both titles are right up there with the best the Xbox 360 has delivered in terms of visuals.

The company is taking a different approach with a new title being developed in North America. Rather than use an in-house engine, Capcom has licensed Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3. Details on the project which will utilise the UE3 are not available at this time.