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Multiplayer Game Development with Unreal Engine 5

Multiplayer Game Development with Unreal Engine 5

By : Marco Secchi
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Multiplayer Game Development with Unreal Engine 5

Multiplayer Game Development with Unreal Engine 5

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By: Marco Secchi
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Overview of this book

If you’re fascinated by the immersive gaming experiences that enable multiple users to engage in collaborative or competitive gameplay, this Unreal Engine 5 game development book is for you. In this book, you’ll learn the foundational principles behind multiplayer games. Starting with a sample project, you’ll learn how to set up a networked system and make it work. Once the prototype of the project is functional, you’ll start adding game logic, including obstacles and AI opponents, to heighten the challenges and engagement, offering a captivating experience for players. Next, you’ll learn how to debug and optimize the project, before finally deploying the game build and integrating it with cloud services such as the Epic Online Services system. By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence to develop and manage multiplayer experiences using the Unreal Engine environment, taking your newfound programming skills in your upcoming projects.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
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Preface
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Preface
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Who this book is for
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What this book covers
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Conventions used
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Part 1:Introducing Multiplayer Games
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Part 1:Introducing Multiplayer Games
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Multiplayer Game Development
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Multiplayer Game Development
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Technical requirements
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Introducing multiplayer games
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Understanding multiplayer game categories
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Reviewing gameplay twists
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Is multiplayer technology just for games?
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Summary
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Chapter 2: Understanding Networking Basics
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Chapter 2: Understanding Networking Basics
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Technical requirements
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What is computer networking?
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Types of computer networks
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Introducing network protocols
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Understanding network issues
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Introducing the Unreal Engine multiplayer system
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Summary
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Credits
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Chapter 3: Testing the Multiplayer System with a Project Prototype
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Chapter 3: Testing the Multiplayer System with a Project Prototype
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Technical requirements
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Creating a multiplayer game prototype
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Testing a multiplayer game locally
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Updating properties over the network
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Executing functions over the network
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Summary
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Part 2:Networking and Multiplayer Games in Unreal Engine
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Part 2:Networking and Multiplayer Games in Unreal Engine
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Chapter 4: Setting Up Your First Multiplayer Environment
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Chapter 4: Setting Up Your First Multiplayer Environment
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Technical requirements
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Introducing Unreal Shadows – Legacy of the Lichlord
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Understanding C++ in Unreal Engine
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Starting your Unreal multiplayer project
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Adding the player classes
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Summary
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Chapter 5: Managing Actors in a Multiplayer Environment
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Chapter 5: Managing Actors in a Multiplayer Environment
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Technical requirements
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Setting up the character
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Controlling the connection of an Actor
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Understanding Actor relevancy
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Introducing authority
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Summary
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Chapter 6: Replicating Properties Over the Network
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Chapter 6: Replicating Properties Over the Network
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Technical requirements
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Adding character stats
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Understanding property replication
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Handling character level-ups
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Adding a HUD to the game
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Chapter 7: Using Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
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Chapter 7: Using Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs)
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Technical requirements
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Understanding what an RPC is
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Executing RPCs over the network
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Implementing a door system
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Part 3:Improving Your Game
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Part 3:Improving Your Game
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Chapter 8: Introducing AI into a Multiplayer Environment
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Chapter 8: Introducing AI into a Multiplayer Environment
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Technical requirements
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Setting up the AI system
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Creating an AI opponent
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Adding opponents to the level
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Summary
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Chapter 9: Extending AI Behaviors
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Chapter 9: Extending AI Behaviors
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Technical requirements
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Making AI opponents more challenging
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Implementing an alert system
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Adding health to the AI
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Adding a weapon system to the character
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Creating AI variations
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Chapter 10: Enhancing the Player Experience
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Chapter 10: Enhancing the Player Experience
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Technical requirements
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Animating the character
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Adding NPC Actors
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Making further improvements to the game
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Chapter 11: Debugging a Multiplayer Game
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Chapter 11: Debugging a Multiplayer Game
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Technical requirements
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Introducing network debugging
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Emulating a networked environment
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Using the Network Profiler
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Improving performance and bandwidth utilization
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Summary
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Part 4:Deploying Your Game Online
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Part 4:Deploying Your Game Online
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Chapter 12: Managing Multiplayer Sessions
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Chapter 12: Managing Multiplayer Sessions
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Technical requirements
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Understanding game sessions
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Preparing a project game session
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Creating a session
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Joining a session
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Summary
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Chapter 13: Handling Data During a Session
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Chapter 13: Handling Data During a Session
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Technical requirements
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Creating the main menu level
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Handling data during a session
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Making further improvements
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Chapter 14: Deploying Multiplayer Games
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Chapter 14: Deploying Multiplayer Games
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Technical requirements
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Going online for real
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Compiling the Unreal Engine
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Setting up a dedicated server
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Chapter 15: Adding Epic Online Services (EOS)
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Chapter 15: Adding Epic Online Services (EOS)
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Technical requirements
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Introducing EOS
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Accessing the Developer Portal
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Getting started with the EOS SDK
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Summary
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Index
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Index
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Adding Epic Online Services (EOS)

When developing multiplayer games, it is important to add online services to the overall experience in order to enable players to connect and play with other people over the internet. This is especially important for games that require a large number of players or that are played by people in different locations of the world. Adding online services allows players to enjoy a more social gaming experience and increases the overall fun and engagement of the game. Plus, it also allows the game developer to gather data and feedback from players, which can be useful for improving the game and fixing any issues that arise.

In this chapter, I will be presenting you with Epic Online Services (EOS), a cloud platform that provides developers with the tools to create, deploy, and operate high-performance gaming experiences. Developed by Epic Games, this powerful platform brings together all of its existing technologies and expertise into one unified system...

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