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Artificial Intelligence in Unreal Engine 5

Unleash the power of AI for next-gen game development with UE5 by using Blueprints and C++

Marco Secchi

Created by Marco Secchi

Explore how to build intelligent and responsive AI opponents using Unreal Engine 5. Learn to design dynamic behaviors and bring your game worlds to life with both Blueprints and C++. Gain practical skills for creating immersive gameplay experiences that challenge and engage players.

Packt | Oct 2024 | 358 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesGame Development, Generative AI Tools and AI-Assisted Productivity, Unreal Engine

What You Will Learn

You will work through hands-on examples that show how to set up AI actors, use behavior trees, and apply navigation systems in Unreal Engine 5. By combining C++ and Blueprints, you'll learn to create, test, and refine AI logic. Each topic builds your confidence in designing smarter and more engaging game characters.

Key Features

  • Build AI opponents using behavior trees and navigation systems in UE5
  • Integrate C++ and Blueprints to customize AI behaviors and responses
  • Debug and extend AI systems for more dynamic and engaging gameplay

Target Audience

Ideal for game developers and programmers with a basic understanding of Unreal Engine and C++. If you want to deepen your knowledge of AI systems and create more compelling gameplay, this is for you. Whether you are moving from another engine or looking to level up your UE5 skills, you'll find practical guidance here.

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