
Epic Launcher
The Epic Games Launcher is a digital distribution platform developed by Epic Games, primarily known for downloading and managing games from the Epic Games Store, such as Fortnite and Rocket League.
Additionally, it serves as the main hub for developers to access the Unreal Engine. As a developer, you will primarily use the Epic Games Launcher to download, install, and update the Unreal Engine, as well as access various resources and tools to aid in your game development journey.
Note: If you have already signed up and have the Epic Launcher installed you can mark this as complete and move to the next topic.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Download and Install the Epic Launcher
Step 1: Download the Installer
Go to the Epic Games website. Please use a search engine of your choosing as Udemy restricts URL sharing.
A simple search for something like "Download Unreal Engine" should put you in the correct place.
Click on the "Get Epic Games" button in the top right corner of the screen.
Click on the "Download for Windows" button to download the Epic Launcher installer.
Step 2: Install the Epic Launcher
Once the download is complete, locate the installer file in your Downloads folder or wherever your browser saves downloaded files.
Double-click the installer file to run it.
Follow the prompts in the installer to install the Epic Launcher on your computer.
Step 3: Login and Start Using the Epic Launcher
Once the installation is complete, launch the Epic Launcher from your desktop or Start menu.
Log in to your Epic account using your email address and password.
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