What you'll learn
How to install and navigate Unreal Engine 5
How to place and transform different world geometries
How to add details, effects, and lighting
How to create and apply textures, layers, and materials

Description
Welcome to a beginners comprehensive look at the new Unreal Engine 5. UE5 is used by professionals and beginners alike to create stunning real-time content with the help of the new Lumen Lighting System and Nanite Virtualized Geometry Engine. It has never been easier to get started as a Game, Architectural, or Product Developer and create amazing content.

Planning a project

Setting up a project for the first time

Building a VR project

And lots more…

Game-Ready Environment

What You’ll Need

Epic Games account (free)

Epic Games launcher (free)

To install Unreal Engine 5.0 Early Access

Windows computer

Unreal runs slow even on M1 Mac with Parallels Windows Virtual Machine

No VR headset or controllers required (but recommended)

We’ll use the simulator

All source files provided!

Open with the Epic Games Launcher

Blueprints

Visual scripting

Alternative to C++

Great for beginners

Easier to debug

Good to know both
You made it!