Unreal Engine 5 - Introduction & Fundamentals

Name: Unreal Engine 5 - Introduction & Fundamentals
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The Ultimate Unreal Engine 5 Beginner's Course: Learn Fundamentals and Build a Game!

Created byDan Adamson

Last updated 10/2024

English

What you'll learn

Programming fundamentals and basic concepts
How to install and setup Unreal Engine 5
How to create a new Unreal Engine project
How to build a small game using Unreal Engine Blueprints

Course content

8 sections • 38 lectures • 1h 38m total length

Introduction1:37
A short welcome video and introduction to the instructor.
Course Goals and Structure2:07
Review of the course goals
Key Tips for Success1:08
Review of the key tips for success
Learn to Make Your Dream Game0:09

Introduction0:39
A brief description of this section on creating our lightning tornado obstacle.
Creating a Lightning Tornado Blueprint Actor3:21
Creating a blueprint actor and adding a particle system to the actor to create the lightning tornado
Adding Collision to the Tornado3:46
Adding box collisions to the tornado blueprint actor
Detecting the Player Character (Casting)3:28
Cast to the third person character to detect when the player collides with the tornado in Unreal Engine 5, and learn casting basics and its memory implications.
Launching the Player1:42
Launch the player with Unreal's launch character node, using a 3D velocity vector to create feedback and a gameplay loop during tornado interactions.
Adding Sound on Hit1:13
Add a non-spatial 2D sound that plays when the tornado launches the character in Unreal Engine 5, signaling danger; compile, save, and test the effect.
Deactivating the Tornado2:38
Deactivate the tornado in Unreal Engine 5 by hiding the actor and disabling collisions via a custom event, with a two-second delay after begin play.
Activating the Tornado2:08
Ambient Sound4:36
Add ambient sound to the tornado by spawning a fire 2D audio component, enabling collision, and controlling it with activate and deactivate functions.

Introduction1:01
Press E To Interact3:15
Learn to bind the E key for world interaction using a sphere collision, get overlapping actors, loop through them, and trigger interfaces for switches in Unreal Engine 5.
Create the Switch Actor2:02
Create an Interactable Interface4:25
Learn to create and implement a blueprint interface in Unreal Engine 5 to enable interactable behavior across actors, including a switch with an interact function and the E key.
Creating a way to Turn Off the Swtich6:07
Create a custom event to turn off a BPA switch in Unreal Engine 5, set is on to false, set the point light to red, and deactivate tornado objects.
Adding a Turn On Function3:07
learn to turn on objects in Unreal Engine 5 by duplicating turn-off logic, using a flip-flop to toggle lights and tornado objects on and off via interaction.
Resetting the Switch Automatically2:57

Requirements

No programming experience or Unreal Engine experience required. Everything you need will be taught or reviewed in this course.

Description

Are you eager to dive into the world of game development? Perhaps you are new to programming or game design and are looking for the perfect place to get started. Look no further!

This free course is the ideal starting point. Designed with beginners in mind, this course will teach you the essentials of programming and game development while guiding you through the creation of a puzzle game prototype in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints.

Course Highlights:

Comprehensive Learning: Build a strong foundation in both programming and game development. This course covers the basics in a way that is easy to understand, even if you have no prior experience.
Hands-On Project: Engage in practical learning by creating your own puzzle game prototype. You'll be guided step-by-step through the entire process in Unreal Engine 5, utilizing Blueprints to bring your game to life.
Exclusive E-Book: Enhance your learning with our free e-book, which delves into programming fundamentals, the Unreal Engine Gameplay Framework, and other topics. This resource is yours to keep and will be an invaluable reference as you progress in your game development journey.
User-Friendly Content: The course is structured to be beginner-friendly, ensuring that you can follow along and succeed, regardless of your starting point. Each section is designed to build on the previous one, reinforcing your understanding and skills.
Engaging and Exciting: Learning to develop games should be fun! The course is designed to be both engaging and exciting, keeping you motivated and eager to learn more. You'll see your skills grow as you work on a real project, providing a sense of accomplishment and readiness to tackle more complex challenges in the future.

This course will help you turn your creative ideas into reality with Unreal Engine. Whether you're aiming to develop games as a hobby or aspiring to a career in the industry, this course will set you on the right path.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, create, and have fun with game development.

Who this course is for:

Beginner Game Developers looking to get started with Unreal Engine or any other engine

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Course Introduction4 lectures • 5min

Programming Fundamentals E-Book0

Unreal Engine 5 Setup5 lectures • 7min

Creating the Lightning Tornado Obstacle9 lectures • 24min

Adding Functionality to the Player Character5 lectures • 19min

Building an Interactable Switch7 lectures • 23min

Goal Location3 lectures • 11min

Bringing Everything Together5 lectures • 10min

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