Chapter 1. An Overview of Unreal Engine

First of all, thank you for picking up this book. I am sure you are excited to learn how to make your own game. In this chapter, I will run you through the different fundamental components in a game and what Unreal Engine 4 offers to help you make your dream game.

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

• What is in a game?
• The history of Unreal Engine (UE)
• How is game development done?
• The components of UE and its editors