I am new to unreal and came from Unity and was wandering if I had to get visual studio to even use C++? From what I saw Visual studio Is 6,000$ If I was looking in the correct place.
You’re looking in the wrong place.
Visual Studio Express is free.
https://www.google.com/search?q=visual+studio+express+2015
You can also use other c++ compilers
Also free: https://www.visualstudio.com/vs/community/
Thanks GigasightMedia 