Direct Answer
Available build detection and independent hands-on coverage identify Unreal Engine 5 as the development engine.
Confirmed
Answer Details
Official videos also discuss physics systems, but a gameplay physics system is not a separate answer to which base engine powers the game. 1 2
Engine Evidence Versus Gameplay Technology
Independent build detection and hands-on technical coverage identify Unreal Engine 5 as the underlying development engine. Official videos also emphasize physics-driven object interaction, but that describes a gameplay and simulation layer rather than a different base engine. The evidence supports the engine family without confirming a specific minor UE5 version, plugin list, rendering configuration, licensing arrangement, or that every showcased physics behavior is an engine-default feature. 3 4
Version Limits
This guidance reflects pre-release material checked through August 24, 2026. Controls, recipes, balance, locations, and item names can change between builds.
Sources
- 1.What engine do you use? :: God Save Birmingham General Discussions — Steam · August 21, 2026
- 2.God Save Birmingham on Steam — Steam · August 21, 2026
- 3.God Save Birmingham - Dev Update 3 (June 2026) — YouTube · August 24, 2026
- 4.I Spoke With God Save Birmingham's Team (Horses, Weapons, Zombies, NPCs, Future Content) — YouTube · August 24, 2026
- 5.God Save Birmingham Playtest — SteamDB — SteamDB · August 24, 2026
- 6.God Save Birmingham Preview — Physik, Survival & Technik — pcgames.de · August 24, 2026
