Unreal Engine system requirements: an outstanding graphics engine

Programming

Redacción Tokio | 26/10/2022

If you’re into programming and video games, it’s very likely you’ll be interested in this post. Let’s talk about Unreal Engine system requirements, an outstanding graphics engine. We recommend you pay attention to every word!

Unreal Engine is used to create landscapes, interactive environments and virtual reality; from video games in 2D to completely immersive experiences.

 

What’s Unreal Engine?

Unreal Engine is a game engine created by Epic Games that was mainly developed for first-person shooters and, from there, has been very successfully used for a wide variety of genres.

If we refer to its latest version, Unreal Engine 4, it’s designed for a huge list of platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, HTML5, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One SteamVR/HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, Google Daydream, OSVR and Samsung Gear VR.

Before talking about the Unreal Engine system requirements, let’s first clearly establish what exactly are the uses of this graphics engine.

Unreal Engine is a development environment that includes all necessary tools to build a game or simulation, such as a video editor, sound study, coding or rendering of animations.

Let’s not forget that Unreal Engine is a free tool and is available for any user that’s interested in video game programming and the generation of audiovisual content; in fact, Unreal Engine was initially created as a game engine for programmers.

 

Unreal Engine system requirements

If you’re convinced your passion is programming and are interested in learning all about this graphics engine that is close to perfect realism, it’s necessary for you to make sure your computer meets all basic requirements for the use of Unreal Engine.

Unreal engine system requirements: the basics

  • OS Windows 7/8 64bit or higher
  • 2.0+ GHz Processor
  • RAM 2 GB RAM in the system
  • Compatible with DirectX10 June 2010
  • 15GB space in hard disc

System requirements for content creation

  • OS Windows 7/8 64-bit
  • Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 2.5 GHz or higher
  • RAM 8 GB in the system
  • Video NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX or AMD Radeon 6850 HD o higher

Requirements to develop with Unreal Engine

  • Windows – Visual Studio 2013 Professional or Visual Studio 2013 Express
  • iOS – iTunes 11 or higher / Mac OS X 10.9.2 Xcode 5.0 or higher

With Unreal Engine 4 you’ll be able to create professional AAA video games from scratch and without the need to develop programming thanks to blueprints.

Remain sure that you’ll be able to develop as a professional and do what you like most, as Unreal Engine will let you develop VR games, better graphics, resolution and shadows. Besides, with Unreal Engine you’ll be able to access fields such as engineering, architecture, decorations, education, training, medicine, cinema, etc.

 

Video game programming

There are certain Unreal Engine system requirements that will allow you to program video games. Although no specific concept is needed to start, the latest version requires the Unreal Engine 4 software. It’s also advisable to have an idea of what video game you’ll want to create in order to start your first project and begin your training in Unreal Engine.

Unreal Engine is the free game development platform used by AAA studies and independent developers around the world. You’ll also be able to export games to Windows, consoles, MacOS, iOS, Android and the web from the same, unique source

In Tokyo School’s course you’ll start from scratch, so that you won’t need any previous experience in Unreal or programming of any sorts. Together, we’ll build all initial projects in order to turn you into a proficient expert in programming using Unreal Engine step by step.

 

Design video games using Unreal Engine!

If video game design is really you thing and you’d like to make a living of it, becoming a successful professional, you’ll need all your will and dedication, besides fulfilling all Unreal Engine system requirements. The course at Tokyo School is perfect for those looking for training in the following areas:

  • Video game creation
  • Video game development studies
  • Programmers that want to be initiated in the world of video game development
  • Players and video game lovers that want to know how a video game works or how it’s created in a professional manner

“The best programmers are not marginally better than merely good ones. They are an order-of-magnitude better, measured by whatever standard: conceptual creativity, speed, ingenuity of design, or problem-solving ability.” Randall E. Stross

You only need to get in touch with us and reserve your place in our Professional Degree in Video Game Creation, Design and Programming with Unreal. What are you waiting for? Fill in the form and go ahead, your future awaits!

 


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