Creating a multiplayer game prototype
For this project, gameplay will not be the primary focus; I want you to concentrate on the core components of the multiplayer framework. Accordingly, the game will be quite simple and abide by the following basic rules:
- Each player should control their character
- The server will spawn item pickups at random positions
- Players will capture pickups and gain points from that
- The game will go on indefinitely
Using a pre-made project such as a template is a great opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience with the main multiplayer capabilities in UE without having to waste time creating a project from scratch. Here, you’ll start by creating your own multiplayer game prototype by using the TopDown template.
Setting up the project from a template
When you are ready, launch UE 5 from the Epic Games Launcher. Then, follow these steps:
- Select Games | TopDown from the available templates.
- Set the project...