The moment the project opens
Welcome gamer! You’re excited to start coding games so you set up your Unreal Engine and finally got the source linked to your project… Once it opens you’re greeted with a sample project. It’s huge. And why are there red error squiggles under everything?
You open Solution Explorer and there are 800 folders. You explore. Hit F12 on BeginPlay…
Visual Assist 2026.3 release post
April 3, 2026
Visual Assist 2026.3: Expanding AI Workflows & Improving Performance
AI in IDEs is evolving quickly, but for many the hype might feel artificial. For most C++ developers, the question isn’t “can AI write code?” — it’s: “how can I fit this…
Blueprints Aren’t Always A Choice: How Your IDE Shapes The Way You Learn Unreal Engine Development
March 11, 2026
Ever feel like you’re fixing and configuring your tools rather than designing game logic? For a lot of people, that’s the start of Unreal Engine C++ development. Visual Studio is a great option, but when you’re starting, it introduces some minor inconveniences that…
TL;DR
You don’t need C++ to start with Unreal Engine since Blueprints let you build full games without coding. But if you want more control, better performance, and advanced features, C++ becomes a powerful addition to the quick prototyping provided by blueprints .
The smartest path is not choosing one over the other. Start with Blueprints to learn fast and stay motivated, then gradually add C++…
Installing Unreal Engine 4/5 + Visual Studio: A complete step-by-step guide with pictures
March 7, 2024
TL;DR
Getting started with Unreal Engine and Visual Studio can feel overwhelming, but the setup is actually straightforward when broken down. You install Visual Studio with the right C++ workloads, install Unreal Engine via the Epic Games Launcher, and connect both to start…
It’s no secret that game development projects have a tendency to get messy even working alone. So imagine trying to manage game assets among a team of developers!
Luckily, there are certain techniques and technology that developers can utilize to make it a bit easier.
Visual Assist 2022.3 now available
August 18, 2022
Visual Assist 2022.3 is out and brings some exciting news for those working with graphics shaders! It also adds a pair of code inspection checks, as well as a new navigation option for Open File in Solution.
Visual Assist HLSL support
High-level shader language (HLSL), while vaguely similar to C in syntax, is a distinct language and thus most native Visual Studio features may behave…
In this article, we will look at what Unreal Engine is, how to set up Visual Studio for Unreal Engine, and how to get started with Visual Studio Unreal Engine. You will also learn the main benefits of using Visual Studio to develop Unreal projects.
What are the benefits of…
How Successful People Make The Most of Unreal Engine
May 10, 2022
Many developers have started using Unreal Engine to achieve their expected level of visual realism.
The reason is the growing popularity of video games. The ever-increasing power of modern game engines has also led many people in gaming industries to strive for a more…
Unreal Engine is designed to integrate with Visual Studio smoothly. When linked, it enables developers to make code changes to projects quickly and easily. Visual Studio’s support for Unreal Engine also helps improve efficiency and overall performance.
Although Visual Studio is the most extensible IDE on the planet, it cannot cater to all development needs. Game development is one such…
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