Building Game AI in Unreal Engine 5

Creating believable non-player characters is essential for immersive game development. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of game artificial intelligence using the powerful tools built directly into Unreal Engine 5. You will transition from understanding basic AI terminology to structuring complex agent behaviors, enabling you to build responsive, smart characters that navigate and react to your game worlds dynamically. What you'll learn: Understand core AI concepts, terminology, and agent decision-making workflows; Configure Navigation Meshes to allow characters to find paths around obstacles; Design behavior patterns using Behavior Trees and Blackboard assets; Implement AI perception systems to let characters see and hear their environment; Apply modern state management patterns to organize complex agent behaviors; Debug and optimize AI pathfinding and decision logic within the engine. The course begins with foundational AI definitions and setup, then progresses step-by-step through perception, navigation, and decision-making systems. Designed specifically for aspiring game developers and designers who are new to game AI, this course requires no advanced programming experience. Start reading today to bring your game worlds to life with intelligent, reactive characters.