Unreal Engine 5 Game Development with C++ Scripting

Build a playable game project in Unreal Engine using C++ scripting with hands-on guidance, and tackle real development hurdles with structured workflows Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Build a complete game project using Unreal Engine’s C++ framework and game architecture Navigate common development challenges with real-world debugging, asset integration, and workflow tips Strengthen Unreal gameplay knowledge through guided use of actors, collisions, animation, and networking Book Description Unreal Engine is one of the most popular and accessible game engines in the industry, creating multiple job opportunities. Owing to C++ scripting's high performance, advanced algorithms, and engineering maintenance, it has become the industry standard for developing commercial games. However, C++ scripting can be overwhelming for anyone without a programming background. Unreal Engine 5 Game Development with C++ Scripting will help you master C++ and get a head start on your game development journey. You’ll start by creating an Unreal Engine C++ project from the shooter template and then move on to building the C++ project and the C++ code inside the Visual Studio editor. You’ll be introduced to the fundamental C++ syntax and essential object-oriented programming concepts. For a holistic understanding of game development, you’ll also uncover various aspects of the game, including character creation, player input and character control, gameplay, collision detection, UI, networking, and packaging a completed multiplayer game. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to create professional, high-quality games using Unreal Engine 5 with C++, and will have built a solid foundation for more advanced C++ programming and game development technologies.What you will learn Develop coding skills in Microsoft Visual Studio and the Unreal Engine editor Discover C++ programming for Unreal Engine C++ scripting Understand object-oriented programming concepts and C++-specific syntax Explore NPC controls, collisions, interactions, navigation, UI, and the multiplayer mechanism Use the predefined Unreal Engine classes and the programming mechanism Write code to solve practical problems and accomplish tasks Implement solutions and methods used in game development Who this book is for This book is for game designers, artists, software engineers, and students with some experience in using Unreal Engine and looking to explore the enigmatic C++ scripting. Basic experience with the UE editor is expected and blueprint scripting is a must. Familiarity with game concepts such as game level, lights, camera, actor/pawn/character, transformation, animation, and player control will be beneficial.