Downloading Installing

Downloading & Installing

• Epic Account & Installation

• Visit unrealengine.com • Click figure in top right by Download button • Sign up via login partners or email

• System Requirements & Cost

• Check requirements for MAC/PC on main page
• “Free until making over $1,000,000” • 5% royalty fee after $1M

• Resources Available

• Epic developer community
• Unreal Engine documentation
• Marketplace with free assets
• FAQ section

• Epic Games Launcher

• Navigate to Library section • Shows engine versions • Lists your projects • Contains the Vault

• Version Numbers Explained

• Format: 5.3.2 • 5 = Main version • 3 = Major update • 2 = Minor update

• Installation Options

• Required: Core components
• Keep Enabled: • Starter content • Templates/feature packs • Engine source
• Optional Platforms: • Can disable unneeded: Android, HoloLens, IOS, Linux • “Saves ~18GB” by disabling unused platforms

• Key Note: Course is version agnostic

• Works across all UE5 versions