The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The Matrix film franchise has always had a close and fascinating relationship with video games.

Unreal Engine 5 has looked impressive from the very start, but this new interactive Matrix Awakens tech demo, which ties in with The Matrix Resurrections, is the most impressive demo we've seen yet.

While it won't tell you anything about the upcoming movie, Epic's tech demo suggests some ways games and movies might meld in the future.

Using Unreal Engine 5 The Matrix Awakens Experience lets you hop into a fictional city and control the time of day as you watch hardware-enabled ray-traced shadows stretch across the city.

Epic Games worked with Warner Bros. and Lana Wachowski to create "The Matrix Awakens," technical demo showcasing Unreal Engine 5.

Matrix Unreal Engine 5 demo is a stunning technical showcase of what Unreal Engine 5 and current-gen hardware can achieve.

The December 10 launch of "The Matrix Awakens" reintroduces the boundary-pushing universe with Unreal Engine 5 as a free download for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Among others, the assets include the demo’s buildings, vehicles, and crowds. Both the Matrix demo and its asset pack use new AI, lighting, and rendering systems that are specific to Unreal Engine 5.

The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience tech demo will be delisted from the PlayStation Store later this week on July 9.

Unreal Engine 5's impressive The Matrix Awakens demo will be delisted from the PS Store this coming Saturday. You'll still be able play it if you redeem it before the weekend's expiration date ...

Epic's spectacular Unreal Engine 5 demo is a great piece of hype, but it sets unrealistic expectations. Gameplay, not graphics, is the reason most gamers play.