Unreal Editor: Unreal Engine 5
What Is It?
Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) is a powerful software tool used by game developers to create video games and other interactive experiences. UE5 offers advanced graphics, realistic lighting, improved development workflows, and enhanced character animation, all of which contribute to the creation of high-quality games and experiences. Unreal Engine 5 is the successor to Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) and builds upon the features and capabilities of its predecessor. While both engines serve the same purpose of enabling game development, UE5 introduces several new advancements and enhancements that makes working in Unreal easier.
Unreal Editor Installation Instructions
Downloading and Installing the Epic Games Launcher
The Unreal Engine tab in the Epic Games Launcher is where you manage all of your Unreal Engine (UE) installations. You can have multiple versions of UE installed on the same computer.
To download and install the Launcher, follow these steps:
Access the Download Unreal Engine page.
Click the DOWNLOAD NOW button below. This will download the Launcher installer to your computer. Depending on your operating system settings, you might be asked to select a save location, or have to approve a security prompt before the download can start.
After the download finishes, run the installer and wait for it to complete.
Creating an Epic Games Account
After the setup program installs the Epic Games Launcher on your machine, you will be prompted to sign in with your Epic Games account which is required to download Unreal Engine.
If you have an account, sign in to the Launcher and continue to the next section.
If you don't have an account, click Sign Up to create one. You can sign up for an Epic Games account with your email, or with a supported social media or gaming platform account.
After you've created your account, Sign In to the Launcher.
Installing Unreal Engine 5
Now that you've signed in to the Epic Games Launcher, you're ready to install Unreal Engine.
Click the Unreal Engine tab inside the Epic Games Launcher, then click the Install Engine button. Install the version of Unreal you desire. Use default settings for the installation.
Useful Links
• Unreal: Understanding the Basics
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