Given that Epic use the Unreal Engine 3 or a derivative there of, like an updated version of it. Basically no time wasted on making the engine run on all sorts of systems. Only focusing on essential and important parts. This is based on what a success UT2k4 became after the franchise was reinvented from UT2k3.
Make a wish, Epic will probably grant it, if you make it a really good one.
Let's reason some more. Once Epic is fully acquainted with their latest engine there will be lots of room for improvements just as UT2k4 did for UT2k3.
- Epic will include and polish the existing maps and models.
- Even more maps and gametypes will be included, doubling their number and size.
- Fully configurable with a multitude of game and server options.
- Enabling all sorts of custom editing around and inside the game.
Make a wish, Epic will probably grant it, if you make it a really good one.
Let's reason some more. Once Epic is fully acquainted with their latest engine there will be lots of room for improvements just as UT2k4 did for UT2k3.