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Installation and Set-up

Installing Unreal Engine

To download and install Unreal Engine, you need to:

  1. Download and install the Epic Games Launcher.

  2. Sign up for an Epic Games account, if you don't have one.

  3. Sign in to the Epic Games Launcher.

  4. Install Unreal Engine.


Download and Install the Epic Games Launcher

The Epic Games Launcher is where you can manage all Epic Games products. The Unreal Engine Tab on the left is where you manage all your Unreal Engine installations.

To download and install the Launcher, follow these steps.

  1. Access the Download Unreal Engine page.
  2. Select the license type that best matches how you intend to use UE. There are two types of licenses available:
    • Publishing, if you plan to publish and make money with Unreal Engine.
    • Creators, if you plan to make other types of content.

You can learn more about the different kinds of licensing available from the Unreal Engine FAQ.

  1. Click the DOWNLOAD NOW button that corresponds to the license type you selected. This will download the Launcher installer to your computer. Depending on your operating system settings, you might be asked to select a save location, or have to approve a security prompt before the download can start.
  2. After the download finishes, run the installer and wait for it to complete.

Create an Epic Games Account

After the setup program installs the Epic Games Launcher on your machine, you will be prompted to sign in with your Epic Games account.

If you have an account, sign in to the Launcher and continue to the next section.

If you don't have an account, click Sign Up to create one. You can sign up for an Epic Games account with your email, or with a supported social media or gaming platform account.

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After you've created your account, Sign In to the Launcher.

Install Unreal Engine

Now that you've signed in to the Epic Games Launcher, you're ready to install Unreal Engine.

  1. Click the Unreal Engine tab inside the Epic Games Launcher, then click the Install Engine button. This will install the most recent version of Unreal Engine

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2. (Optional) CLick the Browse button to change the location of your installation. For most people, the default path will be fine.

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3. Click the Options button to select which Engine components you want to install. This is where you select components such as:

  • Platform support

  • Starter content

  • Debug symbols

  • Engine source code

You may select or de-select and components that you think you need/don't need.

If you are unsure, just leave these to the default selections

Important: Before you install Unreal Engine, make sure you have enough disk space. Requirements vary depending on the engine components you select. The Options screen will show you how much space you need for the installer download, as well as the engine itself.

  1. Click the Install button and wait for the installation to complete. Depending on your system specifications and Internet connection speed, downloading and installing Unreal Engine can take between 10 to 40 minutes, sometimes longer.

Launch Unreal Engine

After the install completes, click the Launch button to open Unreal Engine.

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