what are some good ways to learn ue5 and 4 so i don’t get stuck in just looking at tutorials for everything.
HI @bananabees ,
I recommend combining learning with hands-on practice, because that’s what will really get you out of the cycle of just watching tutorials. Here are some tips that can help:
Start with small, concrete projects. You don’t need to build a huge game at the beginning. Focus on small goals: a basic health system, a simple inventory, a door that opens with a trigger, and so on. Each mini-challenge adds experience and teaches you how to work more effectively.
Then move on to the basics by reading the official documentation, which is your foundation. There you’ll learn about the interface, how Blueprints work, materials, lighting, physics, and more. It’s not about memorizing everything, but using it as a map to guide you through the engine.
Next, follow some introductory tutorials. Choose short and clear ones (I recommend Epic’s own tutorials) to see how these tools are applied in real projects. The key is to pay attention to the process and understand why things are done, not just copy the steps.
Once you’ve got the basics down, try stopping a tutorial halfway through and finishing it on your own. This forces you to think, research, and solve problems by yourself,the exact skills you’ll use most in practice.
I also recommend experimenting with Blueprints and C++. Don’t just stick to what you saw. Change variables, add new conditions, or even break something on purpose and then fix it. That’s one of the best ways to really understand how mechanics work.
Another important point is to use the Epic communities: forums, Unreal Discord servers, or the official YouTube channel. Asking questions and helping others will reinforce what you learn. Often, teaching is the best way to learn.
I’m leaving you this link: “The Best UE4/5 Tutorials ” from the Unreal Engine forums.
It’s a community-curated collection of tutorials for both beginners and intermediate users. It can help you discover different teaching styles, new ideas, and see which resources other learners have found useful.
Don’t hold back from experimenting. Unreal Engine gives you plenty of ways to approach the same problem, and trying out different methods, even if you break something in the process, is one of the fastest ways to learn how it really works. Hope it helps, and best of luck with your learning journey. If you ever feel stuck, don’t hesitate to ask questions here in the forum!!!