Overview

This is your complete, all-in-one course for learning AI game development with Unreal Engine 5 and C++ - starting from the very basics and progressing all the way to advanced systems. Whether you're a beginner with no prior experience or an intermediate developer looking to go deeper, this course is designed to equip you with both foundational knowledge and practical game development skills. - Why This Course?C++ is one of the most powerful programming languages in the world, used in systems, games, and high-performance applications. Unreal Engine 5 is the industry-standard engine behind Fortnite, Borderlands 3, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and many more. Combining the power of C++ with UE5 gives you unmatched control, speed, and performance in your games - and in this course, you'll learn how to do exactly that.We'll start with C++ from scratch, then dive into Unreal Engine 5 basics, and finally go deep into AI programming, game mechanics, and game systems. - What You'll LearnSection 1: C++ Programming for Game DevelopersWriting your first C++ programUnderstanding compilation, errors, and debuggingVariables, constants, arrays, expressions, and statementsConditional logic: if-else, switch, loopsFunctions and recursionMemory management: pointers, smart pointers, referencesObject-Oriented Programming: classes, inheritance, polymorphismVirtual functions and VTablesEnumerations, structs, namespacesStatic vs dynamic castingAdvanced memory handling and hazardsBonus: Build a "Secret Maker" program using pure C++Section 2: Unreal Engine 5 EssentialsInstalling Unreal Engine 5Navigating the UE5 interfaceViewport settings, transformation tools, and camera controlsMaterials, textures, lighting, and LumenCreating landscapes and applying Megascans assetsUsing the Foliage System to bring your world to lifeSection 3: C++ with Unreal Engine 5 - Build a Simple Car GameCreating C++ classes in UE5Actor vs Pawn vs Character classesWorking with Actor ComponentsForward declarations and UPROPERTYMesh, camera, and spring arm setupEnhanced Input SystemLogging with UE_LOGMovement and rotation using Delta Time, FVector, and FRotatorSection 4: Building a Game WorldCreating a complete game mapLevel design and optimization tipsSection 5: Creating a Shooter Game (with C++)Character setup and movementAnimation Blueprints and Blend SpacesSpawning and attaching actorsImplementing shooting mechanics with line tracingTaking and dealing damage with virtual functionsHealth, death, and animation triggersSection 6: AI Programming in UE5 (with C++)AIController class and SetFocusNavigation Mesh (NavMesh)AI Movement using MoveToActor and LineOfSightToIntroduction to Behavior TreesBT Tasks, Decorators, and BlackboardCreating custom BTTaskNodesAI shooting and combat behaviorUsing FCollisionQueryParamsSection 7: Game Polish and UXGameMode and PlayerController setupAdding UI elements using WidgetsHealth bars and Game HUDsCustom game over screensFOV camera effects and state machinesSection 8: Advanced AI SystemsFully controllable AI humans with logicSmart AI vehicles with driving capabilitiesCar damage and explosion effectsSpawning damaged vehiclesAdvanced enemy behavior with combat logicSection 9: Finalizing the GameFinal game structure and integrationSound effects and polishPerformance tipsPreparing for packaging - Who Is This Course For?Aspiring game developers who want to master C++ in Unreal Engine 5Unreal Engine users who want to go deeper into programming and AIStudents, hobbyists, and professionals looking to build powerful game systemsAnyone interested in learning how AAA-quality games are built - By the End of This Course, You Will:Be confident in using C++ to develop gameplay and AI systems in UE5Understand how to create both simple and advanced AI behaviorsBuild shooter mechanics, animation systems, damage systems, and full game mapsFinish with a complete, polished AI-driven game project you can show in your portfolio

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