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October 29, 2024

# Game Design with Unreal: Software Installation Guide

## Essential Tools for Your Game Design with Unreal Journey

To help you succeed in the Game Design with Unreal course, you'll need to download and install some essential software, including Epic Game Launcher and Unreal Engine. 

#### How to Download and Install Epic Games Launcher

Below, you will find the links to install Epic Games Launcher. Please ensure you download the correct version for your system. 

- Read [Hardware are Software Specifications](https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.0/en-US/hardware-and-software-specifications-for-unreal-engine/) by Unreal Engine 5 to ensure your computer can run the game engine. 
- Download the [Epic Games Launcher](https://launcher-public-service-prod06.ol.epicgames.com/launcher/api/installer/download/EpicGamesLauncherInstaller.msi?productName=unrealEngine&trackingId=ce2c7f74493f4f5a8f1b52b7f37e365b). You will need the launcher to run Unreal Engine.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher file and install it. This installation process may take a while. 
- After installation, you will see the Epic Games Launcher app on your taskbar or dock. Click it to open the window. 

#### How to Install Unreal Engine

Follow help installing Unreal Engine, please watch the video below. 

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