Unreal Engine (UE) is a powerful and versatile game engine developed by Epic Games. It’s a comprehensive software suite that allows developers to create stunning 3D games, simulations, and other interactive experiences.
Boilerplates and Starter Kits
This comprehensive FPS game template provides developers with a robust, feature-rich starting point for creating first-person shooter games entirely within Unreal Engine's Blueprint system. Designed to streamline game development, the template comes packed with essential features and flexible systems.
Core Features:
- Perspective Flexibility:
- Seamless camera switching between First-Person and Third-Person perspectives
- Dedicated Animation Blueprints for both camera modes
- Fully customizable camera behaviors
- Player Movement and Mechanics:
- Advanced movement system with nuanced controls
- Sprinting mechanics
- Crouching functionality
- Aiming Down Sights (ADS)
- Intelligent movement tweaks (e.g., speed reduction while aiming, sprint cancellation during firing)
- Weapon Systems:
- Master weapon class with child actor support
- Diverse weapon templates including:
- Rifle
- Launcher
- Shotgun
- Pistol
- Sniper
- Projectile-based and hitscan weapon options
- Bullet impact effects and surface type interactions
- Combat and Interaction:
- Melee combat system
- Comprehensive pickup mechanics
- Surface type detection
- Bullet impact effects
- Player Progression and Economy:
- In-game currency system
- Vending machine interactions
- Feedback and Immersion:
- Camera shake effects
- Gamepad vibration feedback
- Exclusive First-Person animations for:
- Rifle
- Pistol
- Melee weapons
- Additional Systems:
- Inventory management (UT_Inventory)
- Swimming mechanics
- Minimap
- Basic AI templates
- Bonus level prototyping blueprints (ladder, elevator)
- Customization and Accessibility:
- Persistent settings menu
- Comprehensive key binding options
- UE5 compatibility with support for both old and new skeletons
- Development Advantages:
- 100% Blueprint-based
- Fully commented code
- Categorized and organized systems
- Easy to understand and modify
Survival Game Kit V2 takes game development to the next level by introducing a comprehensive suite of features that elevate the survival game experience. Building upon the original kit, this version brings massive improvements and innovative systems designed to meet the demanding needs of modern game creators.
Key Features:
- Multiplayer Support: Enable seamless online gameplay with robust multiplayer capabilities
- "Jigsaw" Style Inventory: Innovative inventory management system that allows for intuitive and flexible item organization
- Player Building System V2: A ground-up redesign of the building mechanics, offering unprecedented control and creativity for players
- Advanced Weapon Systems:
- Melee and ranged weapon support
- Comprehensive weapon attachment mechanics
- Projectile-based weapon interactions
- Comprehensive Menu Systems:
- Full main menu
- In-game menu with settings
- Server browser
- Server hosting options
- Player Interaction and Survival Mechanics:
- First and third-person perspectives
- Sprinting
- Fall damage
- Starvation and dehydration systems
- Weight management
- Bleed damage mechanics
- Detailed Crafting and Resource Management:
- Item crafting system
- Crafting queue management
- Item durability and repair mechanics
- Instance resource harvesting
- Advanced Building Mechanics:
- Building ownership
- Repair and pickup systems
- Demolition capabilities
- Destructible building components
- Equipment and Interaction Systems:
- Full equipment management
- Expandable interaction system
- Footstep sound system
- Armor system
- Additional Gameplay Elements:
- Throwables (including grenades)
- Placeable C4
- Container item storage
- Aim offset systems (procedural and standard)
- Respawn mechanics
- Specialized Structures:
- Campfire
- Crafting bench
- Wood chest
- Vendors
- Furnace
- Respawn point (bed)
The Top-Down Starter Kit offers game developers a comprehensive asset collection for creating immersive stylized RPG and RTS experiences. Its meticulously designed characters—including protagonists and enemies—bring visual dynamism to game environments. Carefully crafted environmental elements like trees, plants, stones, fences, bridges, boats, fires, and firewood establish a rich, believable world.
Particularly noteworthy are the atmospheric ruins, which add depth and narrative suggestion to the game's visual landscape. The terrain's sophisticated textures and materials provide a polished, professional finish that elevates the overall aesthetic quality.
Beyond its strong visual components, the kit enhances player engagement through thoughtfully composed background music and precisely crafted sound effects. These audio elements work in concert with the graphics to create a deeply immersive gameplay experience, helping developers quickly establish a unique and compelling game world.
