How to install Unreal Engine?

1.) Create an Epic Games Account

  In order to install Unreal Engine, you will need to create an Epic Games account. You may visit their website through the link attached below.

Epic Games Store | Download & Play PC Games, Mods, DLC & More - Epic Games

2.) Download and Install Epic Games Launcher

  Once you have created your account, simply sign in through the sign-in button located on the top-right part of the Epic Games page. Follow the sign-in prompts and you should be good to go!

Fig 1.0 Sign-In Button and Download Installer Button

Fig 1.0 Sign-In Button and Download Installer Button

   When you sign in, you should be redirected to the front page of epic games again. In order for you to download the installer, simply click on the "Get Epic Games" button right next to the sign-in button on the top-right part of the page. The installer will then be automatically downloaded. Sometimes, Chrome or Firefox will ask for permission to allow the download. Simply click allow/yes and the download will start as soon as you do so.

    Once the installer is done downloading, simply follow the installation prompts. I will attach the link to the installation demonstration that I have followed to be as precise as possible. 

Fig 1.1 Epic Launcher Installer - Download in Progress

Fig 1.1 Epic Launcher Installer - Download in Progress

Fig. 1.2 Video Demonstration of how to install Unreal Engine by Instructor Kyle Geske

Fig. 1.2 Video Demonstration of how to install Unreal Engine by Instructor Kyle Geske

3.) Install Unreal Engine ver. 2.27.0

It is indicated that Unreal Engine ver. 2.27.0 is required to be installed for the program. However, if you want to install a different version of the software, you are free to do so. Simply click the plus button on the Engine Versions tab and it will show you the available versions of Unreal Engine. You will need to click install and wait for the program to launch automatically (if you choose that option).

Fig. 1.3 Available versions of Unity Engine as of September 2, 2021

Fig. 1.3 Available versions of Unity Engine as of September 2, 2021

4.) Downloading and Installing The Starter Project

1.) Simply click the link provided below to download the necessary file in your computer.

2.) Once downloaded, you may check your downloads folder and extract the file through the file archiver of your choice. (For me it would be 7-zip)

3.) Extract the file towards to the Unreal Projects Folder located on the Documents Folder.

4.) Once you click extract, you should be able to have the files extracted and you may be able to open the project using Unreal Engine.

Fig 2.0 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Extract all

Fig 2.0 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Extract all

Fig 2.1 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Selecting Folder Destination of the Files

Fig 2.1 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Selecting Folder Destination of the Files

Fig 2.2 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Unreal Projects Folder

Fig 2.2 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Unreal Projects Folder

Fig 2.3 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Extraction Complete

Fig 2.3 Extraction of the Starter Project Zip File - Extraction Complete