Once compilation succeeds:
This is a generic build error. Check the "Output" tab in Visual Studio to find the specific C++ error causing the failure. To help you get your project running smoothly, Optimizing build times using IncrediBuild or FastBuild? Linking your existing projects to the new source engine? how to build unreal engine from source
Here is the solid story of how to go from zero to a running engine, step by step. Once compilation succeeds: This is a generic build error
Time estimate: 15–30 minutes depending on connection. Linking your existing projects to the new source engine
In the top toolbar, set your to Development Editor . Set your Solution Platform to Win64 .
Navigate to your Unreal Engine root folder. You need to run two essential batch files to prepare the environment:
You will need Git to download the source code efficiently. Download it from git-scm.com and use the default settings.