How to install Unreal Engine 4 in Arch Linux

What is Unreal Engine?

Unreal Engine is a game engine developed by Epic Games. It is a powerful tool used to create video games, simulations, and visualizations. Unreal Engine has a wide range of features, including a highly-optimized rendering pipeline, support for a wide range of platforms, and a vast selection of tools for level design, animation, and scripting. It is widely used in the game industry and has been used to create many popular games, including Fortnite, Gears of War, and BioShock.

Installation:

To install Unreal Engine on Arch Linux, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the required dependencies:

sudo pacman -S mono python git wget

1. Download the Unreal Engine installer script:

wget -O UnrealEngine.sh https://launcher-public-service-prod06.ol.epicgames.com/launcher/api/installer/download/UnrealEngine.sh

1. Make the script executable:

chmod +x UnrealEngine.sh

1. Run the script to install Unreal Engine:

./UnrealEngine.sh

1. The installer will prompt you to log in with your Epic Games account. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free on the Epic Games website.

2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation. The Unreal Engine files will be installed to the ~/UnrealEngine directory by default.

3. To launch Unreal Engine, run the UnrealEngine command from the terminal.

That's it! You have successfully installed Unreal Engine 4 on your Arch Linux system. Happy game development!