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Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) is a powerful game engine that has been used by professional game developers for years. It offers a wide range of features and tools that make it easy to create high-quality games. In this article, we will guide you through the process of starting unreal game development from basic to advanced game creation with Unreal Engine 4.

Introduction

Unreal Engine 4 is a powerful game engine that has been used by professional game developers for years. It offers a wide range of features and tools that make it easy to create high-quality games. If you are new to game development, this article will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to get started. We will cover everything from setting up your development environment to creating your first game.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

Before you start coding, you need to set up your development environment. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Install Unreal Engine 4
   Unreal Engine 4 is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can download it from the official website (https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/). Make sure you select the appropriate version based on your operating system.

   2. Install Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

   Visual Studio Code is a popular code editor that supports Unreal Engine 4 development. You can download it from the official website (https://code.visualstudio.com/). Make sure you select the appropriate version based on your operating system.

   3. Install Blueprints Visual Scripting Tool

   Blueprints is a visual scripting tool that allows you to create games without writing code. It is included with Unreal Engine 4 and can be accessed from within VS Code.

   Basic Game Creation with Unreal Engine 4

Now that you have set up your development environment, let’s create a basic game using Unreal Engine 4.

1. Create a new project in UE4

Open Unreal Engine 4 and create a new project by clicking on "File" > "New Project". Choose the appropriate project template based on the type of game you want to create (e.g., 2D, 3D, VR).

2. Create a new scene

Once you have created a new project, navigate to the "Content Browser" and click on "Add New" > "Scene". This will open a new scene in your game editor.

3. Add actors to the scene

Actors are the basic building blocks of any game. In UE4, you can add actors by right-clicking in the