Sleeping Dogs in Unreal Engine 5 fan project

Here’s what Sleeping Dogs could look like in Unreal Engine 5


Here is something that completely passed under my radar. A couple of years ago, 3D artist ‘Pasquale Scionti‘ shared a video and some screenshots from a Sleeping Dogs-inspired fan project in Unreal Engine 5.

In a way, this project can give us an idea of what a modern remake of Sleeping Dogs could look like in UE5. And, as you will see, it could have looked incredible.

For this project, the artist used Unreal Engine 5’s Lumen HDR Lighting with directional light and volumetric fog. For the buildings, he also used 8K textures and Quixel Megascans.

It’s a shame that Sleeping Dogs didn’t sell very well. As a big fan of Infernal Affairs, I really enjoyed it when it came out. And yes. A full remake for current-gen platforms would definitely make me happy. But sadly, that will probably never happen.

Anyway, this is a cool project and I believe it deserves the highlight. I know, I know. I should have shared it two years ago. Still, better late than never, right?

Speaking of Unreal Engine 5, you should also check out the following fan projects. For instance, you can find some faithful remasters of Dark Souls and Dark Souls 3, which are super cool. A few months ago, we also shared an amazing remake of Toy Story 2. Then there’s this cool fan remake of Metal Gear Solid. Let’s also not forget this fantastic fan remake of STALKER that’s worth a look. Oh, and don’t miss the Grand Theft Auto 6 fan concept in UE5; it’s pretty impressive. In February 2024, we also shared fan remakes of Grand Theft Auto San Andreas and GTA 3, as well as an Uncharted fan game. We also have a fan remaster of Unreal Gold in UE5. You should also watch the full-on remake video for Final Fantasy 9, and this HD-2D Fan Remake for Xenogears.

Need for Speed Carbon and Tony Hawk’s Underground have also received some cool remakes. Oh, and there is a fan remake of Tomb Raider The Last Revelation, featuring Angelina Jolie and Christoph Walz. And if that’s not enough, there are fan remakes for Star Wars: Republic CommandoDeath StrandingFallout 4Grand Theft Auto 4Need for Speed: Most WantedFallout 4Resident Evil 1, and Silent Hill 3’s Lakeside Amusement Park. Finally, there is this Studio Ghibli-like teaser for Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Unreal Engine 5.

Enjoy and stay tuned for more!

Walking in Hong Kong created with Unreal Engine 5 Lumen Kitbash3d