Unreal Timeline ( Real )

announcement
January 1997

Unreal Announcement

Epic MegaGames officially announces the development of the game Unreal, sparking interest in the gaming community.

release
May 22, 1998

Unreal Release

Unreal, a first-person shooter game developed by Epic MegaGames and Digital Extremes, is officially released for PC.

release
September 17, 1999

Unreal Gold Release

Unreal Gold, a retail release combining Unreal and its expansion pack, Return to Na Pali, is released.

miscellaneous
Circa 2004

Source Code Leak

The source code for Unreal Engine 1 was leaked on the internet, allowing modders and developers to explore the game's engine in detail.

Unreal Timeline ( Fictional )

invasion
Year 0

Demon Invasion of Na Pali

The start of the demon invasion on the planet Na Pali, marking the beginning of widespread chaos and conflict.

alien_arrival
Year 2

Arrival of the Skaarj

The Skaarj, a hostile alien species, arrive on Na Pali and begin their assault against the native fauna and human colonists.

colonization
-5

Human Colonization of Na Pali

Human settlers establish various colonies on the planet Na Pali before the major conflicts erupt.

weapon_development
Year 3

Construction of Skaarj Bioweapons

The Skaarj develop advanced bioweapons including mutants and controlled creatures to aid their conquest of Na Pali.

infrastructure
Year 1

Unreal Tournament Facility Setup

Setup of facilities and arenas on Na Pali for combat and tournament purposes.

crash
Year 4

Crash of the Prisoner Transport Ship 'Unreal'

The player's transport ship crashes on Na Pali, stranding the protagonist amidst hostile environments.

survival
Year 4

Player Begins Escape from Na Pali

The protagonist starts a journey to survive against Skaarj forces and escape the planet.