Unreal Engine 5 creating an ARPG Game from Scratch

Design epic dungeon-crawling adventures with UE5, featuring procedural dungeons, enemies, and epic loot!

Created by: 3D Tudor
3D Tudor | 3D Artist & Tutor

Created by: Markos Resvanis
Software Developer

What Will I Learn?

• • Master Unreal Engine 5’s Procedural Dungeon Generation: Build a solid foundation by creating dynamic, procedural dungeons using custom backtrack algorithms.
• • Design Immersive Enemy AI for Tactical Gameplay: Learn to create challenging enemies that patrol, attack, and adapt to the player’s movements, using advanced
• • Implement Interactive Elements and Loot Systems: Add depth to your game by incorporating interactive chests, traps, and treasure mechanics.
• • Create Seamless Endless Dungeon Levels: Master the design of an elevator mechanic that allows players to explore endless dungeon floors.
• • Develop a Functional and Engaging User Interface: Build a user-friendly interface complete with health bars, a minimap, and inventory systems.
• • Streamline Your Workflow with a Customizable Resource Pack: Speed up your game development process with access to a robust resource pack, including textures,
• • Integrate Realistic Physics and Lighting for Immersive Environments: Learn how to enhance your dungeon with physics-based interactions, dynamic lighting, and
• • Create Custom Combat Mechanics with Melee and Ranged Attacks: Design unique player combat systems, including knockback effects and ranged attacks.
• • Debug and Optimize Procedural Systems for Performance: Develop the skills to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks

Requirements

• • To own a computer (Microsoft, Linux or Mac)
• • To have downloaded Unreal Engine 5
• • A thirst to learn and excitement about game design, game art, game engine optimisation, 3D environment design, and programming for games To download all course resources including a download pack with 21 custom UI textures, 133 texture maps to create 53 stylized materials, 2 preset particle effects for explosions and fire, 17 immersive audio effects for environmental sound design, 63 meshes across 5 preset dungeon styles (stone, mossy cobblestone, wood, brick, and a dark chamber style), and a highlight post-process effect to maintain player visibility in complex environments.

Target audience

• • Game Designers and Developers: Aspiring or professional game designers who want to master Unreal Engine 5’s procedural dungeon generation, custom enemy AI, and combat systems to create immersive ARPG experiences.
• • Indie Developers and Solo Creators: Developers looking to streamline their game development process by learning efficient Blueprints-based workflows for procedural content generation and dynamic environments.
• • 3D Environment Artists and Level Designers: Creators interested in developing skills to design complex, procedurally generated levels, bringing dynamic and diverse environments to life in their games.
• • Unreal Engine Enthusiasts: Anyone eager to deepen their understanding of Unreal Engine 5’s powerful tools for procedural generation, AI, and real-time game mechanics, even without prior coding experience.
• • Hobbyists and DIY Game Creators: Enthusiasts who want to explore creating their own ARPGs with procedural dungeons and custom features, learning professional techniques to bring personal projects to life.
• • Students Interested in Procedural Game Design: Learners who want to understand how to create randomly generated content for replayable games, focusing on dungeons, AI behavior, and inventory systems.