Unreal Engine 5 Game Development with C++ Scripting

<p><b>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</b></p><h4>Key Features</h4><ul><li>Build a complete game project using Unreal Engine’s C++ framework and game architecture</li><li>Navigate common development challenges with real-world debugging, asset integration, and workflow tips</li><li>Strengthen Unreal gameplay knowledge through guided use of actors, collisions, animation, and networking</li></ul><h4>Book Description</h4>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.<h4>What you will learn</h4><ul><li>Develop coding skills in Microsoft Visual Studio and the Unreal Engine editor</li><li>Discover C++ programming for Unreal Engine C++ scripting</li><li>Understand object-oriented programming concepts and C++-specific syntax</li><li>Explore NPC controls, collisions, interactions, navigation, UI, and the multiplayer mechanism</li><li>Use the predefined Unreal Engine classes and the programming mechanism</li><li>Write code to solve practical problems and accomplish tasks</li><li>Implement solutions and methods used in game development</li></ul><h4>Who this book is for</h4>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.