Unreal Engine 5 for Absolute Beginners: Build Subway Surfers

Section 1: Unreal Engine Basics

• Introduction and Installing Unreal Engine 5: Learn how to download and install Unreal Engine 5 on your computer.
• Creating Your First Project: Start a new project and understand the initial setup.
• User Interface: Get acquainted with the Unreal Engine interface and its key components.
• Navigation in Unreal Viewport: Master the navigation controls within the Unreal viewport to efficiently manage your projects.
• Creating and Transforming Objects: Learn how to create, move, rotate, and scale objects within your scene.
• Lights and Post Process Volume: Discover how to light your scenes and enhance visuals with post-process effects.
• Materials and Textures: Understand the basics of applying materials and textures to objects.
• Static Meshes: Work with static meshes to populate your game world.
• Lumen: Explore the powerful real-time global illumination feature of Unreal Engine 5.
• Landscape and Its Material: Create stunning landscapes and apply materials to bring them to life.
• Megascans Library and Foliage: Utilize the Megascans library for high-quality assets and add foliage to your environments.

Section 2: Introduction to Blueprint Scripting

• Introduction to Blueprint Scripting: Learn what Blueprints are and how they simplify the coding process.
• Creating Blueprint Classes: Dive into creating different types of Blueprint classes including Actor, Pawn, and Character classes.
• Blueprint Class Components: Understand the various components that can be added to Blueprints.
• Blueprint Event Graph: Learn how to use the event graph to control the flow of your game logic.
• Creating and Using Functions: Discover how to create reusable functions within Blueprints.
• Using Variables: Manage game data effectively using variables.
• Shortcuts in Unreal Engine 5: Boost your productivity with essential shortcuts.
• Nodes and Creating Nodes in Blueprint: Learn about nodes and how to create them in Blueprints.
• Blueprint Construction Script: Understand the construction script and its practical uses.

Section 3: Creating a Full Game Like Subway Surfers

• Setting Up the Map: Lay the groundwork for your game by setting up the initial map.
• Creating Character Class: Develop a playable character class.
• Possessing and Moving the Character: Implement character possession and movement mechanics.
• Input to Control Character: Configure input settings to control the character.
• Jump and Crouch Mechanics: Add jumping and crouching capabilities to your character.
• Animation Blueprint: Create and manage character animations.
• Obstacles and Trains Blueprint: Design obstacles and moving trains to challenge players.
• Moving Trains: Implement the functionality for moving trains.
• Coins and Collectibles: Add coins and other collectibles to your game.
• Game User Interface (UI): Design a user interface including HUD elements.
• End Screen (Win and Lose Screens): Create end screens to signify game completion or failure.
• Sound Effects: Enhance your game with immersive sound effects.