What you'll learn:
- Build 4 complete games in Unreal Engine 5.6 using C++ from scratch.
- Master C++ - the industry-standard language used in AAA games.
- Understand Object-Oriented Programming and apply it to real projects.
- Implement core game design principles and patterns.
- Create smart AI behaviour for enemies and NPCs.
- Write clean, efficient, and professional-quality code.
- Know when to use Blueprints and when to use C++.
- Harness the Unreal Gameplay Framework to speed up development.
- Light and optimise your levels using modern Unreal Engine features like Lumen.
- Develop strong, transferable problem-solving skills for game development.
Unreal Engine 5 C++ Developer — Updated for Unreal 5.6!
Ready to make games in the amazing world of Unreal Engine 5.6?
This critically acclaimed Unreal Engine course was created in collaboration with Epic Games and has been fully refreshed to take advantage of the latest tools, workflows, and game dev techniques.
Unreal Engine is the free-to-use powerhouse behind everything from AAA blockbusters to indie hits. Yes — it’s massive. But in this course, we break it down step-by-step so you can tame the beast and start creating your own games.
No prior experience? No problem. We start from scratch, guiding you from opening Unreal Engine for the first time to building your own playable games in C++.
What You’ll Build
Obstacle Assault – Learn the fundamentals of movement, collision, and level design.
Dungeon Escape – Explore puzzle mechanics and interactive environments.
Battle Blaster – Create your own arena shooter with enemies that fight back.
Sniper Sam – Design and code a precision shooter with satisfying game feel.
Why Learn Unreal C++?
“Any serious game programmer needs to know C++.” — Jason Gregory, Lead Programmer at Naughty Dog (Uncharted, The Last of Us)
This course teaches you C++ from scratch while building real, playable projects — so you’re not just learning syntax, you’re mastering the language that powers the world’s biggest games.
You’ll also discover how Unreal Engine can export your creations to Windows, consoles, macOS, iOS, Android, and even the Web — all from one project.
More Than Just Tutorials
Project-based learning — build, test, and polish real games as you learn.
Best-in-class support — from both instructors and a thriving student community.
All resources included — code, assets, diagrams, and more to keep you moving.
Whether you dream of working in AAA, launching your own indie hit, or just making games for fun, this is where your Unreal C++ journey begins.
Note: We’ve rebuilt this course to bring you our best teaching style yet — smoother, slicker, and packed with fresh content. You’ll find both the new material and the original course included. Once the remaster is complete, the original content will be moved to a separate archive course, which you’ll continue to have full access to.
