Learn intermediate C++ and the latest UE5 tech to make your own online multiplayer adventure games.

What you'll learn

Learn intermediate C++ and the latest UE5 tech to make your own online multiplayer adventure games.

Fundamentals of making online multiplayer games in Unreal.

Create online gameplay sessions.

Program online multiplayer gameplay.

Master the replication system (the part of Unreal used to make multiplayer games).

Use the Online Subsystem (which Unreal uses to create online gameplay sessions).

Use Steam's online services to connect across the internet.

Design and program a 2 player co-op adventure game that you can play with your friend over the internet.

We'll also teach you about level design.

Requirements

Beginner to Intermediate user of Unreal - if you already know a bit of Unreal and have an understanding of basic coding concepts this is the course for you!

Description

Want to learn how to make your own online multiplayer adventure games?In this course you'll use the latest Unreal Engine 5 features and C++ to do just that!The main game in this course is a two player co-op action adventure game, but you can apply the code and principles to whatever type of online multiplayer game you want to make.Along with learning all about level design, you'll also create different gameplay features like pressure plates, movable platforms and doors, and collectible keys.By the end of the course you'll have a fun co-op adventure game you can play with your friend online. Plus the tools to continue to work on it and really make it your own!Understanding online multiplayer is difficult, this course makes it simple by giving you easy to understand explanations and step by step examples.Even if you understand the basics of multiplayer, it's still difficult to make a multiplayer game. This course will teach you how to put your knowledge to practical use, showing you how to make a full game.This is an intermediate course, so if you already know a bit of Unreal and have an understanding of basic coding concepts this is the course for you!You'll get full lifetime access for a single one-off fee. The creators are qualified and experienced with modelling and coding, so are able to explain complex concepts clearly, as well as entertain along the way.You'll also gain access to a course forum where you can discuss topics on a course-wide basis, or down to the individual video. Get plugged into our communities of amazing developers on Facebook (nearly 20k), in our own TA-curated Community (17k views/day), and our student chat group (10k live at any one time).So enrol today and create your own multiplayer game!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction & Setup

Lecture 1 Welcome To The Course

Lecture 2 Development Setup

Lecture 3 Community & Support

Lecture 4 Accessing Our Projects

Section 2: Multiplayer Fundamentals

Lecture 5 Section Intro - Multiplayer Fundamentals

Lecture 6 Multiplayer Overview

Lecture 7 Netmode

Lecture 8 Connecting via LAN

Lecture 9 Replication Intro

Lecture 10 Network Role & Authority

Lecture 11 Network Roles Example

Lecture 12 Variable Replication

Lecture 13 RepNotifies

Lecture 14 RepNotifies Continued

Lecture 15 Server RPCs

Lecture 16 Spawning Static Mesh Actors

Lecture 17 RPC Validation

Lecture 18 Multicast RPCs

Lecture 19 Spawning Particle Effects

Lecture 20 Actor Ownership

Lecture 21 Client RPCs

Lecture 22 Wrap Up - Multiplayer Fundamentals

Section 3: Online Subsystem

Lecture 23 Section Intro - Online Subsystem

Lecture 24 Online Subsystem Intro

Lecture 25 Project Setup - Online Subsystem

Lecture 26 Game Instance Subsystem

Lecture 27 Main Menu

Lecture 28 Session Interface

Lecture 29 Batch Script Testing

Lecture 30 Accessing Subsystem in Blueprint

Lecture 31 CreateSession

Lecture 32 Session Interface Delegates

Lecture 33 DestroySession

Lecture 34 DestroySession Delegate

Lecture 35 FindSessions

Lecture 36 Using ServerName

Lecture 37 JoinSession

Lecture 38 Create & Join Menus

Lecture 39 Menu Functionality

Lecture 40 Disabling Buttons

Lecture 41 Wrap Up - Online Subsystem

Section 4: Co-op Adventure Gameplay

Lecture 42 Section Intro - Coop Adventure

Lecture 43 New Map

Lecture 44 Pressure Plate

Lecture 45 Pressure Plate Constructor

Lecture 46 Pressure Plate Blueprint

Lecture 47 Pressure Plate Tick

Lecture 48 Pressure Plate Delegates

Lecture 49 Transporter Component

Lecture 50 Transporter Constructor

Lecture 51 Counting Active Plates

Lecture 52 Moving Owner Actor

Lecture 53 Movable Actor

Lecture 54 Movable Actor Constructor

Lecture 55 Movable Platform

Lecture 56 Movable Door

Lecture 57 Pressure Plate Animation

Lecture 58 Collectable Key

Lecture 59 Collecting The Key

Lecture 60 Better Looking Key

Lecture 61 The Key Holder

Lecture 62 Activating Key Holder

Lecture 63 Trigger Actor Keys

Lecture 64 Win Area

Lecture 65 Win RPC

Lecture 66 Win Screen

Lecture 67 Customizing Player Movement

Lecture 68 Level Design

Lecture 69 Level Design #2

Lecture 70 Level Design #3

Lecture 71 Wrap Up - Coop Adventure

Idea if you want to learn to make a multiplayer game in Unreal but don't know where to start.,Even if you understand the basics of multiplayer it's still difficult to make a multiplayer game, this course will teach you how to put your knowledge into practical use and show you how to make a full game.