Hello & welcome ,
See my thread for a discussion on how to navigate your C++ self learning journey if you are coming from Unity C#.
In my personal experience I had to abandon almost everything I learned or took for granted in Unity. I finally decided to learn the engine as if I was learning game dev for the first time. Others have managed to transfer with moderate effort so ymmv.
Is UE drying up ?
On the contrary ,they are becoming a force to reckon with. It’s hasn’t been a “Game Engine” for a few years now. UE is now RTT (Real Time technology). Whatever your needs are , UE will accommodate them or give you ways to do it yourself. Which is where C++ and the time investment to make it work for you come in.
So yes ,beginning and gaining proficiency in “UE” C++ is excruciatingly panful vs Unity C#. But you are investing in an engine that is seeping into every conceivable market that needs Real Time Technology . That’s the Bounty you hunt for Mando !
Hope you stay and grow with us.
Cheers,
b