Feature #263
closedW1: Install Unreal Engine 5
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Description
Install Unreal Engine 5 and verify that the engine launches without errors. This includes configuring Epic Games Launcher and preparing the environment for the new project.
Updated by Malek chrifi alaoui about 1 month ago
- Status changed from Re-opened to New
Updated by Malek chrifi alaoui about 1 month ago
- Subject changed from Install Unreal Engine 5 to W1: Install Unreal Engine 5
Updated by Malek chrifi alaoui about 1 month ago
- Status changed from New to In Progress
Updated by Malek chrifi alaoui about 1 month ago
- Status changed from In Progress to Resolved
Updated by Ritwik Sinha about 1 month ago
@Malek chrifi alaoui , please ensure that unreal version being used is LTS(long time support).
Dont use new version if they are not stable.
Also write a short description on why you think this version works best
Updated by Malek chrifi alaoui about 1 month ago · Edited
Hi,
I’ve chosen Unreal Engine 5.6.1 for the project, because it’s part of the 5.6 LTS line, which Epic presents as a production-ready, performance-focused release.
Compared to 5.4, UE 5.6 improves stability and performance (up to ~30% faster in benchmarks) and introduces deeper in-engine MetaHuman tooling, while still being more mature and less risky than the brand-new 5.7 branch. This makes it a safer choice for a MetaHuman-heavy PoC than 5.7.0, which is still early in its lifecycle.
Supporting links:
Official “Unreal Engine 5.6 is now available” article (Epic / ArtStation):
https://magazine.artstation.com/2025/06/unreal-engine-5-6-is-available-now/
UE 5.7 release notes: https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/unreal-engine-5-7-release-notes
MetaHuman docs: https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/metahuman/metahuman
Community bug reports (UE forums): https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/unreal-engine/engine/443