Unreal Engine 5: (Easy!) Mini-Map

Create an easy Mini-Map for your Unreal Engine projects!

What you'll learn

How to import and create assets in Unreal

How to create / edit Widget Blueprints in Unreal

How to create / display a Mini-Map in Unreal

How to display icons within a Mini-Map

Requirements

No programming or previous Unreal Engine experience necessary!

Description

In this game development course, you'll learn how to create and add a simple mini-map to your Unreal Engine projects!COURSE HIGHLIGHTSMini-Map will work for any project type (1st person, 3rd person, Top-Down, Driving, etc.)Mini-Map will work in any level type….including "Open World" type levels utilizing Unreal Engine's Landscapes.Through concepts learned in this class, you can add icons for all kinds things that you'd like to appear in your Mini-Map!  Things like: TreasuresInteractable itemsPoints of interestNPCsMini-Map can be customized in terms of size, camera "zoom" level, where it appears on your HUD, etc.TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:Creating a projectImporting Texture assets in UnrealCreating Unreal assets (Render Target, Material, Widget Blueprints)How to add and setup a Scene Capture 2D actor within a levelHow to attach a Scene Captured 2D actor to your playable characterHow to create and make a Mini-Map appear during a gameHow to create player and enemy iconsHow to make player and enemy icons appear in your Mini-MapWith the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you will have the necessary skills to create and customize your OWN Mini-Map for your OWN gaming projects!Please do not hesitate to share your creations with me!  I love to show off student projects in promotional emails.

Overview

Section 1: Mini-Map

Lecture 1 Mini-Map Assets

Lecture 2 Mini-Map Widget Blueprint

Lecture 3 Mini-Map Display

Lecture 4 Player & Enemy Icon Widget Blueprints

Lecture 5 Player & Enemy Icon Display

Those with minimal Unreal Engine experience looking for a quick, easy approach to adding a mini-map into their projects.