Fly Around in a Jetpack - Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Tutorial for Beginners

Overview

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Learn how to create a jetpack flying mechanic in Unreal Engine 5 using Blueprints in this beginner-friendly tutorial. Discover the process of importing a test character, attaching a jetpack to the character's back, implementing flight movement through components, and adding new inputs. Explore animation techniques to create realistic flying animations in the Animation Blueprint, enable ragdoll physics for the legs, and develop a system to equip and unequip the jetpack. Finally, add simple visual effects for the thrusters to enhance the overall experience. This comprehensive guide covers everything from basic setup to advanced features, helping you gain confidence in using Unreal Engine 5's visual coding system.

Syllabus

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Intro
Import the test character
Pick up the jetback and attach it to the back
Save a reference of the jetpack in the character
Addin the flight movement through the components
Understanding the movement and adding new inputs
Changing the flying animation in the Animation Blueprint
Enable ragdoll in the legs
Unequip the jetpack
Simple VFX for the thrusters
Conclusions