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Overview
Unreal Engine is the free-to-use powerhouse behind everything from AAA blockbusters to indie hits. Yes - it’s massive. But in this course, we break it down step-by-step so you can tame the beast and start creating your own games.
Students at Unreal Engine 5 C Plus Plus Game Development (Fully Updated in 5.6) from Udemy will learn:
- Build 4 complete games in Unreal Engine 5.6 using C++ from scratch.
- Master C++ - the industry-standard language used in AAA games.
- Understand Object-Oriented Programming and apply it to real projects.
- Implement core game design principles and patterns.
- Create smart AI behaviour for enemies and NPCs.
- Write clean, efficient, and professional-quality code.
- Know when to use Blueprints and when to use C++.
- Harness the Unreal Gameplay Framework to speed up development.
- Light and optimise your levels using modern Unreal Engine features like Lumen.
- Develop strong, transferable problem-solving skills for game development.
Programme Structure
You’ll create four complete Unreal Engine 5.6 games, each teaching new tools, techniques and game genres:
- Obstacle Assault - A fast-paced platformer that teaches core C++ movement and game logic.
Dungeon Escape - A first-person puzzle adventure where you’ll master line tracing, the enhanced input system, C++ delegates, components, pressure plates, item pickups, dynamic lighting and more.
Battle Blaster - A tank battler where you’ll program vehicle controls, shoot projectiles, create enemies that fire back and build a working HUD with Unreal’s UI tools.
Shooter Sam - A third-person shooter featuring advanced AI, particle effects and animation blueprints to polish your gameplay to a professional standard.
Audience
- Competent and confident with using a computer.
- Artists who want to bring their assets alive in a game engine.
- Developers who want to re-skill across to coding.
- Complete beginners who are willing to work hard.
- Existing programmers who want to re-skill to game development.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- San Francisco, United States
Disciplines
Game Design Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 27 other Short Courses in Game Design in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who this course is for:
- Complete beginners ready to make their first Unreal Engine games.
- Artists who want to bring their 3D creations to life in a game engine.
- Developers from Unity, Godot, or other platforms looking to learn Unreal C++.
- Programmers who want to re-skill into game development.
- Hobbyists and aspiring indies ready to explore the power of Unreal Engine 5.6.
Technological requirements
- A working PC
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents175 USD / full≈ 175 USD / full - Out-of-State175 USD / full≈ 175 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State175 USD / full≈ 175 USD / full
Funding
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