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Unreal Engine

Installing Unreal Engine is usually done through the Epic Games Launcher. This is the recommended option for most users.

Download Unreal Engine through the Epic Games Launcher →

Alternatively, you can build Unreal Engine from source. To do this, you need to link your Epic Games account with GitHub and join the Epic Games organization on GitHub, which gives you access to the Unreal Engine source repository.

Get access to Unreal Engine on GitHub →

For some games, the developers or modding communities may also provide pre-built or modified Unreal Engine releases on GitHub. These can be useful when a specific game requires a particular engine version or custom engine modifications..

Which Version Should I Use?

For most projects, use the official version from the Epic Games Launcher unless you specifically need:

  • A particular Unreal Engine version that is not available through the launcher.
  • The ability to modify or compile the engine yourself.
  • A game-specific or community-provided engine build.
  • Engine modifications required by a particular game or modding project.

When working with an existing game or modding project, the engine version used by the game should generally be matched as closely as possible. Using a different engine version can cause compatibility, packaging, or asset issues.