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Unreal Engine 5 C++

Build high-fidelity AAA games. Master Unreal Engine 5, C++ programming, and the interplay between Code and Blueprints.

Unreal Engine 5 powers the world's biggest games. This advanced course bridges the gap between visual scripting and raw C++ power. You will learn to extend the engine by writing custom C++ classes and exposing them to Blueprints. Master the Gameplay Framework (GameMode, Pawn, Controller), memory management with Unreal's garbage collector, and performance optimization. Essential for anyone aiming for a job at a AAA game studio.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
📱 Mobile Friendly (Learn anywhere)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    UE5 Architecture
    Actors, Components, and the Object hierarchy.
  • 2
    C++ vs Blueprints
    When to use code vs visual scripting.
  • 3
    Gameplay Framework
    Controlling Pawns, GameModes, and PlayerStates.
  • 4
    Memory Management
    Understanding Garbage Collection and UPROPERTIES.
  • 5
    AI & Navigation
    Programming Behavior Trees and Navigation Meshes.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$90k - $140k

Career Paths

Gameplay Programmer $100k-$150k
Engine Programmer $120k-$180k
Technical Designer $90k-$130k

What You Will Learn

Develop high-performance game logic using C++
Expose C++ variables and functions to the Blueprint system
Master the Unreal Gameplay Framework architecture
Manage memory and pointers safely using Unreal's smart pointers
Debug and profile C++ code within the Unreal Editor

Skills You Will Gain

Unreal Engine 5 C++ Programming Blueprints Memory Management Game Architecture

Who Is This For

AAA Aspirants
Unity Devs switching
C++ Engineers

Prerequisites

C++ Basics
OOP

Unreal Engine 5 C++ FAQs

Blueprints?

We teach hybrid workflow: C++ base, Blueprint extension.

Hard?

Yes, Unreal C++ has a steep learning curve.

Hardware?

Requires a strong PC (GPU/RAM) for UE5.

Mac?

Possible, but Windows is standard for AAA dev.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Unreal Engine 5
Visual Studio
Rider
Perforce

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