First Project

• Creating New Project

• From Epic Launcher • Click “Launch Unreal Engine” (orange button) • First load: No recent projects shown

• Project Settings • Choose: Games > Blank Project • Project Defaults: » Blueprint (not C++) » Desktop/Quality settings » Enable starter content

• Post-Creation Setup

• “First compile takes longer” • Subsequent loads much faster
• File > New Level > Basic • “Better for learning” vs open world

• Adding Content Later

• Use Content Drawer (bottom left) • Add > Feature/Content Pack » Templates (first/third person) » Starter content • “Content appears in folders” » Shows in content drawer » Can verify successful install