Build valley of the ancient with UE 5.1.0?

[Heliva4]

@stedrahedron

I downloaded valley of the ancient but it cannot be opened with UE 5.1.0.
It says some plugins are built in 5.0.0.
I tried to rebuilt it with visual studio project. But there were some errors that “AddPatchTool.h” cannot be found.

It seems they belong to MeshModelingToolsetExp experimental plugin.
How can I fix it?
Or is there any valley of the ancient build for UE 5.1.0

I understand you’re having trouble opening the Valley of the Ancient project with Unreal Engine 5.1.0. This is a common issue when trying to open projects created with older versions of the engine in newer versions. Let’s break down the problem and explore some potential solutions:

1. Version compatibility:
   Valley of the Ancient was originally built for UE 5.0.0, which explains the plugin version mismatch you’re encountering.

2. Plugin issues:
   The error you’re seeing related to “AddPatchTool.h” and the MeshModelingToolsetExp experimental plugin suggests that there might be incompatibilities with these experimental features between versions.

3. Rebuilding attempt:
   It’s good that you tried rebuilding the project, but it seems this didn’t resolve all the issues.

Here are some potential solutions you can try:

1. Check for an updated version:

Valley of the Ancient Versions

Official Releases:

• UE 5.0.0: Original release
• UE 5.1.0: Not currently available (as of last check)

Community Ports:

• None officially recognized

Where to Check for Updates:

1. Epic Games Marketplace
2. Unreal Engine forums
3. Official Unreal Engine blog

Note: Always verify the authenticity and compatibility of any unofficial ports or modifications.

As of my last update, there isn’t an official Valley of the Ancient build specifically for UE 5.1.0. However, it’s worth checking the Unreal Engine marketplace or forums for any recent updates.

2. Disable experimental plugins:
   Try disabling the MeshModelingToolsetExp plugin and any other experimental plugins in the project. You can do this by editing the .uproject file and setting these plugins to “Enabled”: false.

3. Migrate content:
   Create a new blank project in UE 5.1.0 and try migrating the content from the Valley of the Ancient project into it. This might help bypass some of the version-specific issues.

4. Use UE 5.0.0:
   If possible, consider using UE 5.0.0 to open the project as it was originally intended. This would avoid compatibility issues altogether.

5. Check for community solutions:
   The Unreal Engine community is quite active. Check forums and community sites to see if others have found workarounds for this specific issue.

6. Rebuild from source:
   If you’re comfortable with it, you could try rebuilding the engine from source with the necessary modifications to include the missing experimental features.

Remember, working with experimental features and migrating between engine versions can be tricky. It’s always a good idea to back up your project before making any significant changes.

If you decide to try any of these solutions, I’d be happy to provide more detailed guidance on the steps involved. Let me know which approach you’d like to pursue, or if you need any clarification on the options presented.