# \#new-project **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/new-project/308.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [What's the best/simplest way to set up multi-part weapons and how do i set up its desired systems?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/whats-the-best-simplest-way-to-set-up-multi-part-weapons-and-how-do-i-set-up-its-desired-systems/2848002)
**Author:** [@cjwag5](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/cjwag5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/whats-the-best-simplest-way-to-set-up-multi-part-weapons-and-how-do-i-set-up-its-desired-systems/2848002 "2026-11-02T20:11:34Z")
i’ve been trying to create guns for my project, but every time its either seemed to become too complex or it straight up hasn’t worked, and i’m unsure what the best way is. i started way back when i FIRST got Unreal Eng… --- ## [Lighting and shadows completely broken on fresh UE5.3 projects](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lighting-and-shadows-completely-broken-on-fresh-ue5-3-projects/2298255)
**Author:** [@Kotaru\_1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Kotaru_1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lighting-and-shadows-completely-broken-on-fresh-ue5-3-projects/2298255 "2025-01-23T17:43:47Z")
This is an issue that I’m pretty sure just started occurring recently, however when starting up a new UE5.3 project, the lighting completely breaks As you can see, there are no shadows casting, among other more subtl… --- ## [PantsPanic - Capture the flag & Gold rush](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pantspanic-capture-the-flag-gold-rush/2147251)
**Author:** [@mysthebadger](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/mysthebadger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pantspanic-capture-the-flag-gold-rush/2147251 "2024-11-23T22:07:54Z")
Let’s play together! :desert\_island: Island number: 5297-6665-0758 :busts\_in\_silhouette: Teams of Three :pick: Gather Resources :brick: Upgrade Your Team :jeans: Capture Enemy’s Pants The island of Fortnite has … --- ## [New Blank project - Folder C++ classes missing so can't create new C++ class](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-blank-project-folder-c-classes-missing-so-cant-create-new-c-class/2047729)
**Author:** [@s.giammori](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/s.giammori)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-blank-project-folder-c-classes-missing-so-cant-create-new-c-class/2047729 "2024-10-01T21:35:41Z")
I can’t create new C++ class because “C++ classes” folder missing in a new Blank game project. --- ## [Billion Dollar Game Idea--yours free here! (I can't do it)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/billion-dollar-game-idea-yours-free-here-i-cant-do-it/862905)
**Author:** [@SamuelRose](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SamuelRose)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/billion-dollar-game-idea-yours-free-here-i-cant-do-it/862905 "2024-08-17T02:15:26Z")
Hello - Am heavily in the ecology-sustainability-dream a new social dream for humanity-new economic engine-carrying capacity-save the biosphere crowd. Here’s the problem. Solutions exist. Real solutions, not the carbon… --- ## [FIELD OF FORGOTTEN FIRE | Haunting Gusts Of A New Horror Experience](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/field-of-forgotten-fire-haunting-gusts-of-a-new-horror-experience/1903395)
**Author:** [@Brandon\_V\_Grey](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Brandon_V_Grey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/field-of-forgotten-fire-haunting-gusts-of-a-new-horror-experience/1903395 "2024-06-14T18:27:06Z")
it is finally time to begin sharing my newest and largest project yet. As it is quite far into development, and I have much to share on the journey for this game. I also have many questions and details I wish to share on… --- ## [ Need HELP: Unreal Engine 5 error when creating c++ project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/need-help-unreal-engine-5-error-when-creating-c-project/1300191)
**Author:** [@IMHAMMERDEV](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/IMHAMMERDEV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2023, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/need-help-unreal-engine-5-error-when-creating-c-project/1300191 "2023-09-17T13:50:00Z")
When I try to create a game project in Unreal Engine 5 it gives a Build.version not found error! Running …/LinuxUnrealEngine/Engine/Build/BatchFiles/Linux/Build.sh -projectfiles -project=“/home/danilo/Documentos/Unreal… --- ## [Can I use cropout template as start point of new project?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-i-use-cropout-template-as-start-point-of-new-project/1268348)
**Author:** [@nevrozq](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/nevrozq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-i-use-cropout-template-as-start-point-of-new-project/1268348 "2023-08-22T07:49:19Z")
I wanna use cropout’s assets and him project settings for my project. Can I use cropout template as start point of new project? UPD: i just started cropout project on my laptop so now second question, can i use assets a… --- ## [Can the "Platforms" folder safely be deleted to reduce the size of my project before archiving?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-the-platforms-folder-safely-be-deleted-to-reduce-the-size-of-my-project-before-archiving/1134205)
**Author:** [@duchamp](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/duchamp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-the-platforms-folder-safely-be-deleted-to-reduce-the-size-of-my-project-before-archiving/1134205 "2023-04-20T09:23:24Z")
Can the “Platforms” folder safely be deleted to reduce the size of my project before archiving? --- ## [New project stuck at 91% loading](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-project-stuck-at-91-loading/472773)
**Author:** [@ChrisCrinkle](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ChrisCrinkle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-project-stuck-at-91-loading/472773 "2023-01-25T17:55:06Z")
As per title. I have literally just selected the FPS example and the loading has stuck at 91% for about 10 mins now. It’s a brand new project with probably next to no assets. I had previously made a project, started it,… --- ## [Weird Lag Issue in UE5 when Creating Projects on a Network File Share Hosted on Unraid](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/weird-lag-issue-in-ue5-when-creating-projects-on-a-network-file-share-hosted-on-unraid/655946)
**Author:** [@MrZero92](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MrZero92)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 12:07am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/weird-lag-issue-in-ue5-when-creating-projects-on-a-network-file-share-hosted-on-unraid/655946 "2022-09-26T00:07:59Z")
I’m a school teacher / Tech Admin who’s teaching a video game design class. We have a large network file share hosted on Unraid 6.10.3 that is joined to an AD and mapped as a network drive on the student’s PCs. When we … --- ## [Japanese Shrine Gate in Deep Forest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/japanese-shrine-gate-in-deep-forest/639430)
**Author:** [@mikotostudio](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/mikotostudio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 12:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/japanese-shrine-gate-in-deep-forest/639430 "2022-09-04T00:23:43Z")
Hi all, Thank you for getting a glance my project. Even any small feedback would be very helpful for my very first 3D project. As I have learnet all by myself mostly via youtube or community trainings, I don’t have pr… --- ## [How to install samples on a different drive?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-install-samples-on-a-different-drive/545842)
**Author:** [@Nc0re](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Nc0re)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-install-samples-on-a-different-drive/545842 "2022-05-01T17:47:10Z")
I’m trying to install Valley of the Ancient. I give it a location on one of my drives, but it still tries to install it on my C drive. How do I get it to install in the correct location? --- ## [Can we create 3D a new type of animal and have many thousands in a game, but each one of them is a unique design?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-we-create-3d-a-new-type-of-animal-and-have-many-thousands-in-a-game-but-each-one-of-them-is-a-unique-design/488882)
**Author:** [@MDOlink](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MDOlink)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2021, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-we-create-3d-a-new-type-of-animal-and-have-many-thousands-in-a-game-but-each-one-of-them-is-a-unique-design/488882 "2021-09-18T01:25:31Z")
I want to create many thousands of new type animal. Each one of them is unique design because they will be fed differently by game player… how I can create them??? For example, how I can create 10,000 new type of dogs, b… --- ## ["The following modules are missing or built with a different engine version" with a new project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-following-modules-are-missing-or-built-with-a-different-engine-version-with-a-new-project/486596)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_d3357cba1](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_d3357cba1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-following-modules-are-missing-or-built-with-a-different-engine-version-with-a-new-project/486596 "2021-07-30T15:08:35Z")
I made a new project on Linux targeted for mobile. And I built both the main file and the editor file with vscode which produced a slew of binaries. However, whenever I try to open the project I get the above error. I ha… --- ## [Where is the location of the games made from news users and recently approved in epic games store?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-is-the-location-of-the-games-made-from-news-users-and-recently-approved-in-epic-games-store/483790)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_120d9cb9](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_120d9cb9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-is-the-location-of-the-games-made-from-news-users-and-recently-approved-in-epic-games-store/483790 "2021-05-23T08:37:26Z")
It is possibile to view the list of new games made from indipendent user ( not big software houses )approvaded from unreal in epic games from most recently.? There is a specific location in the store? --- ## [How to make a puzzle where items need to be arranged in a certain way and attached to a specific surface or item using blueprints?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-a-puzzle-where-items-need-to-be-arranged-in-a-certain-way-and-attached-to-a-specific-surface-or-item-using-blueprints/479883)
**Author:** [@Catleopatra](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Catleopatra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-make-a-puzzle-where-items-need-to-be-arranged-in-a-certain-way-and-attached-to-a-specific-surface-or-item-using-blueprints/479883 "2021-05-14T23:22:10Z")
Hello, I am completely new to unreal and visual scripting. I do not have any programming background but studied 3d modeling for game development. I have started learning how to use unreal and create some basic mechanics… --- ## [Made a new project, map is all red](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/made-a-new-project-map-is-all-red/476400)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_fae2fb75](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_fae2fb75)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 1:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/made-a-new-project-map-is-all-red/476400 "2021-04-20T01:22:04Z")
I’m on a M1 MacBook Pro running Big Sur 11.1. I just downloaded the UE4 editor and tried making a project with these properties: Game Third person Blueprints raytracing disabled maximum quality settings starter conten… --- ## [Will UE4 run on an old low-end laptop?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/will-ue4-run-on-an-old-low-end-laptop/463001)
**Author:** [@MaxIsJoJo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MaxIsJoJo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/will-ue4-run-on-an-old-low-end-laptop/463001 "2020-10-01T06:04:46Z")
Hello, I was wondering if it’s possible to run UE4 on a low end laptop? I usually don’t run into issues while using engines like Godot or GMS2 but Unity does struggle a bit after a while and the constant laptop freezes I… --- ## [How can I get unreal to work with Xcode?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-get-unreal-to-work-with-xcode/470574)
**Author:** [@Firedfuture](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Firedfuture)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-get-unreal-to-work-with-xcode/470574 "2020-08-31T01:19:10Z")
I’m having a lot of trouble with getting unreal to work with Mac OS X 10.15.6. Every time I try to make a project, unreal returns an error saying that I need to install Xcode first. The editor for a new project will not… --- ## [My already made project is stuck loading on 39%](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-already-made-project-is-stuck-loading-on-39/467220)
**Author:** [@Gamescammers](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Gamescammers)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/my-already-made-project-is-stuck-loading-on-39/467220 "2020-06-25T04:23:46Z")
i guess that’s for shader compiling? you should check the task manager if that’s correct you just have to wait --- ## [C++ project creation crash](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/c-project-creation-crash/462821)
**Author:** [@Dyldano](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dyldano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2020, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/c-project-creation-crash/462821 "2020-06-20T20:11:39Z")
I’ve been trying to create a new C++ project file using xcode 11 but I keep getting this error thrown at me and I’m not sure what the issue could be. Xcode 11 OSX Catalina 10.15.3 Unreal engine 4.24.3 Running Mono… F… --- ## [Error when creating architecture project in 4.25-"Failed to extract Metal compiler search directories"](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/error-when-creating-architecture-project-in-4-25-failed-to-extract-metal-compiler-search-directories/465409)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_003fd831](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_003fd831)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/error-when-creating-architecture-project-in-4-25-failed-to-extract-metal-compiler-search-directories/465409 "2020-06-13T09:29:56Z")
Error when creating architecture project in 4.25-“Failed to extract Metal compiler search directories” I’m simply trying to create a project and each time get the same error, detailed below. I’m incredulous that somethi… --- ## [新建项目里 蓝图项目 和 c++项目 的区别](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/c/466302)
**Author:** [@c4rca0nj](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/c4rca0nj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/c/466302 "2020-06-08T20:10:58Z")
我是一个新手，最近在接触UE4，我想知道新建项目里，蓝图项目和C++项目的区别是什么。 因为我在C++项目中新建C++类时在vs打开会疯狂报错，试了很多方法都无法解决，而蓝图项目不会出现这样的情况。 如果新建项目里，蓝图项目和C++项目没有区别的话，我就用蓝图项目了。 --- ## [Potential Game shutted down](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/potential-game-shutted-down/465129)
**Author:** [@DangerouS\_KinG](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DangerouS_KinG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/potential-game-shutted-down/465129 "2020-05-13T18:03:28Z")
Hello. Not really a problem but a rather suggestion on a recently (about 2 years ago) event that I would like the Unreal Engine team to know about. So 2 years ago a game called “FreeStyle Football” from the “Joycity” c… --- ## [Fresh install 4.24.3 crashes creating new project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fresh-install-4-24-3-crashes-creating-new-project/463840)
**Author:** [@helheimgames](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/helheimgames)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fresh-install-4-24-3-crashes-creating-new-project/463840 "2020-04-27T13:00:20Z")
When I try to create a project the engine crashing giving a “Unhandled Exception: EXCEPTION\_ACCESS\_VIOLATION reading address 0x00000048” error. I have tried rebooting the computer and running again, deleting the project… --- ## [New Project Categories - Architecture VR](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-project-categories-architecture-vr/461429)
**Author:** [@the\_redmage](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/the_redmage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2020, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-project-categories-architecture-vr/461429 "2020-02-07T14:20:44Z")
Hey Total noobish questions For the new New Project Caegories if I choose any of the architecture ones they are not setup for VR? b. If not how can I then insert the right VR template items into a project started as a… --- ## [Cant create c++ project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-create-c-project/438869)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_b995ff1b](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_b995ff1b)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cant-create-c-project/438869 "2019-08-07T22:47:51Z")
I hit similar problem in past, try creating empty log file in Saved/Log (ProjectName.log) in your project directory. Project actually was made but it you can not open it due ot this error. --- ## [Fatal Error When I Create a C++ Project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fatal-error-when-i-create-a-c-project/418823)
**Author:** [@ThatsShocking](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ThatsShocking)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 12:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fatal-error-when-i-create-a-c-project/418823 "2019-01-18T12:06:57Z")
When I create a new c++ project I get this: --- ## [Visual Studio 2017 installed, but can't create new C++ project](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/visual-studio-2017-installed-but-cant-create-new-c-project/424476)
**Author:** [@jCoder](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jCoder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/visual-studio-2017-installed-but-cant-create-new-c-project/424476 "2019-01-15T12:08:48Z")
Despite having Visual Studio 2017 Community Edition installed, the Unreal Project Browser is not letting be create a new C++ project. Starting the project browser, select New Project and C++ tab, there is a message at t… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/new-project/308.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=new-project)