Unreal Engine 5 RPG Development

UNREAL ENGINE 5 RPG DEVELOPMENT
Master Blueprints, C++, Combat, AI & VFX - Build a Full Game from Scratch (Volume 1)
By Sherri A. Lincoln

Step into the world of professional AAA game development and discover how modern RPGs are built using the full power of Unreal Engine 5.

Whether you're an aspiring indie developer, programming student, Unreal Engine beginner, or experienced creator ready to level up your skills, this hands-on guide takes you deep into the complete workflow of building a fully playable RPG game from scratch using Blueprints, C++, combat systems, artificial intelligence, cinematic visuals, and next-generation VFX.

Designed with real-world production workflows in mind, this book combines practical instruction with professional game design principles used across today's game industry.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to:

• Master Unreal Engine 5 from beginner to advanced level
• Build professional gameplay systems using Blueprints
• Program scalable game mechanics with C++
• Create responsive combat systems and RPG mechanics
• Design intelligent enemy AI with Behavior Trees and navigation systems
• Build immersive worlds using Lumen and Nanite technologies
• Develop cinematic visual effects with Niagara VFX
• Create inventory systems, quests, dialogue, leveling, and progression systems
• Optimize performance for smooth gameplay experiences
• Package, polish, and publish your own RPG project

Unlike fragmented online tutorials, this book delivers a structured, project-based learning experience that guides you step by step through the creation of a complete Unreal Engine 5 RPG framework.

From character movement and combat to advanced AI behaviors and breathtaking visual effects, every chapter focuses on practical implementation, production-ready workflows, and modern development techniques.

Perfect for:

• Unreal Engine beginners
• Indie game developers
• Game design students
• Blueprint developers
• C++ programmers entering game development
• Technical artists and level designers
• Anyone serious about building professional-quality RPG games

If you want to move beyond basic tutorials and start creating immersive next-generation games with confidence, this book provides the roadmap to help you build, optimize, and launch your own Unreal Engine 5 RPG experience.

Build worlds. Create adventures. Master Unreal Engine 5.