Krafton’s creative studio, Neon Giant, took to Unreal Fest 2026 to peel back the curtain on 'Port Desire', the sprawling urban backdrop for their upcoming title, 'NO LAW'. During the industry gathering held in the US from June 16 to 18, the team shared their technical blueprint for crafting an open-world cityscape using Unreal Engine 5.

Tor Frick, the creative director at Neon Giant, walked us through their methodology on the 17th. With a lean team of around 20 industry veterans, they’ve adopted a philosophy of 'Density Over Scale' to breathe life into Port Desire, the game’s primary harbour city.

They’ve leaned heavily on their own proprietary tools paired with Unreal Engine 5’s latest suite. 'Nanite' keeps the city detailed and dense without the immersion-breaking annoyance of loading screens. By fusing 'Lumen' and 'MegaLights', they’ve created a real-time lighting and weather system where hundreds of light sources do more than just look pretty; they actively dictate enemy AI behaviour and player strategy. Throw in 'Mass Framework' and 'MetaHuman' tech, and you’ve got a bustling population of over 3,000 citizens to make the streets feel genuinely lived-in.

The presentation highlighted how light and environment are inextricably linked to gameplay. Fancy shooting out a streetlight to plunge an area into darkness? Your enemies will react to the shifting light, shadows, and noise in real-time. The team is also leveraging PCG, Niagara Data Channels, and Chaos Physics to ensure that every environmental particle and destruction effect responds instantly to your actions. 'Thanks to the latest Unreal Engine 5 tech, we’ve overcome the barriers that held us back for years, allowing us to build the world we’ve always dreamed of without compromising,' Frick noted. 'We can’t wait for players to get their hands on Port Desire.'

NO LAW is an immersive open-world FPS set against the backdrop of the cyber-noir harbour city of Port Desire. As Grey Harker, a former soldier, you’ll have the freedom to tackle missions through stealthy infiltration or all-out tactical assault.

Currently in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, with Krafton handling publishing duties. If you’re keen for a deeper dive, the team dropped a new World Dev Diary on June 8, available now on the official NO LAW YouTube channel.

For further intel on NO LAW, head over to their official website, Steam store page, or their social media channels.