Free Unreal Fellowship: Games course hits the EDC (for a limited time)

Are you passionate about game development and eager to get started with Unreal Engine?

For a limited time, we're offering free online access to the exclusive Unreal Fellowship: Games course. This is your chance to access the same high-level instruction previously reserved for industry professionals.

The Unreal Fellowship is known for its intensive, bootcamp-style training that propels participants to new heights in game development. Now, you can experience this transformative learning through recorded sessions from the actual courses. Dive deep into Unreal Engine, from foundational concepts to advanced features specific to game development—all at your own pace.

But that's not all—we're enhancing your learning journey with supportive webinars. Connect with experts, ask questions, and engage with a community of like-minded learners to enrich your understanding and skills.

The Unreal Fellowship: Games will focus entirely on building games in UE. Whether you already work on video games or you want to start your journey and learn Unreal Engine, the Unreal Fellowship: Games is for you.

Participants will learn the basics of Unreal Engine, complemented by an in-depth exploration of several of Unreal Engine’s advanced features specific to games development. The goal is to provide a comprehensive, hands-on experience with the entire Unreal Engine art pipeline.

So how can you start? Simply log in to the Epic Developer Community (EDC) and for a limited time you can access this in-depth course. Typically invite-only, this course has already helped hundreds of game developers learn the tools and workflow in UE. Join them and follow along with this masterclass for games development in Unreal Engine.

When can I watch the course?

This special edition Unreal Fellowship: Games course is offered for no charge from December 3 to January 15 2025, exclusively on the Epic Developer Community. All of the content will be presented in webinar-style recordings; the first batch of which is available now!

With 15 classes and multiple guest speakers over the three weeks, you’ll gain more than just an understanding of a growing trend; you’ll learn skills that can open doors.

Who should take the Unreal Fellowship: Games course?

Traditionally the Unreal Fellowship: Games is only open to experienced professionals in the gaming industry. However, for a limited time,anyone can take the course—whether they're aspiring developers seeking to kickstart their journey into game development with expert guidance and immersive learning, or students/hobbyists looking to turn their passion into proficiency by mastering the more advanced features of Unreal Engine.

What will I take away from this course?

The self-directed videos will guide you in developing the following skills:

• Programming using the Blueprint visual scripting system and its integration mechanisms
• Creating custom shaders that react to gameplay
• Developing a distinctive art style that unifies the project’s visual aspects
• Producing advanced Niagara visual effects that interact dynamically with gameplay
• Efficiently filling environments using procedural content generation (PCG) tools
• Using lighting techniques to achieve specific atmospheric conditions
• Optimizing and packaging games for final production

What kind of game will participants be making?

Paying tribute to the origins of gaming, we’ve chosen arcade games as the theme for this course. The theme was selected to encourage participants to experiment with diverse styles and innovative gameplay, with a focus on simplicity, engagement, and manageable project sizes for completion within a shorter time.

What if I have questions?

Epic private training group instructors will be hosting office hours (two hours each session) to answer any questions you might have. Just follow this link during any of the times listed below to talk with an Epic expert.

December 5: 11 AM to 1 PM ET (USA)

December 12: 11 AM to 1 PM ET (USA)

December 19: 11 AM to 1 PM ET (USA)

January 9: 11 AM to 1 PM ET (USA)

How can I learn more?

This special course is complimentary, so you can access it for a limited time via the Epic Developer Community (EDC).

If you want to begin your journey in game development using Unreal Engine, this is a great place to begin—Unreal Fellowship courses have helped further enhance the skills of many game developers over the years.

Paid training options are also available if your studio would like to take its team’s games development to the next level.

For even more options, check out our Authorized Training Centers: they offer a variety of courses designed for teams and individuals wanting to learn and do more with Unreal Engine.