Unreal Engine FPS Game Development: Combat, AI, and UI

Creating a compelling first-person shooter requires a solid grasp of how combat, artificial intelligence, and user interfaces interact. This comprehensive text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of FPS design without needing prior game development experience. You will transition from understanding basic game loops to structuring modular combat mechanics, setting up responsive enemy AI behaviors, and building clean, dynamic heads-up displays (HUDs). What you'll learn: - Understand foundational FPS terminology, project setup, and the core game loop in Unreal Engine. - Configure character movement and weapon mechanics using modern Enhanced Input systems. - Design responsive enemy AI using Behavior Trees, Blackboards, and basic sensing components. - Create interactive user interfaces and HUDs to display player health, ammo, and game states. - Apply clean blueprint scripting practices to keep your game logic organized and performance-friendly. The course begins with essential game design terminology and core engine concepts before moving step-by-step through weapon logic, AI navigation, and UI integration. You will learn by reading detailed explanations, analyzing blueprint logic structures, and completing practical conceptual exercises. This course is designed for aspiring game developers and hobbyists who are new to Unreal Engine and want a structured, written guide to building FPS mechanics. No prior programming or game design experience is required. Start reading today to lay the groundwork for your first functional first-person shooter.