Can I build Desktop / Mobile App with Unreal?

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I have never thought about it until now, so I would like to ask is it possible to build an App with Unreal ? Games ok, but Mobile / Desktop App ?

Thanks in advance :slight_smile:

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Hey there @Chankulovski! Welcome back to the community! Do you mean just standard non-game/media application? The short answer is yes, since at the end of the day if you can build it, you can use UE for almost whatever you need to make. However, as an engine it’s majorly overkill for 90% of standard applications, barring some XR things and other rare apps that require a full renderer.

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Hi there, thanks for having me back and thanks for your prompt answer:)))

Yes, I would like to create a simple App, let’s say a Login Form, or a Calendar … How can I export it as an App so people can use it on their Mobiles or Desktop? I am interested in a Desktop App particularly.

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just like any game…
it depends on your package settings and your platform prefernces of your project.

But… as said… its an absolute overkill… For simple UX based apps, better use Systems lile QT(lite), or direct SDL or WinForms…

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Then I guess I will stick to Games only :slight_smile: thank you very much for your help people <3

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The thought crossed my mind to do this, I guess why not? Epic Games Launcher runs on UE4 after all. The only issue that comes to mind, if you make sales with your app, Epic takes a cut.