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Tool highlights/features for developers include:
- Make updates directly in game without ever pausing gameplay with Hot Reload. This tool allows you to quickly find and edit C++ code and see those changes reflected immediately in game.
- After an update is made, Instant Game Preview gives you the power to spawn a player and play anywhere in game without needing to wait for files to save.
- The all-new Code View saves you time by allowing you to browse C++ functions directly on game characters then jump straight to source code lines in Visual Studio to make changes.
- Live Blueprint Debugging enables you to interactively visualize the flow of gameplay code while testing your game.
- Now you can quickly debug and update gameplay behaviors when they happen through the new Simulate Mode. This tool lets you run game logic in the editor viewport and inspect AI as the game characters perform actions.
- View your game in full-screen within the editing environment with the Immersive View tool. This allows programmers to complete iterations on gameplay changes without added UI clutter or distractions.
- Possess/Eject Features allow at any time while playing in editor to easily “eject” from the player and take control of the camera to inspect specific in-game objects that may not be behaving properly.
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Greetings, everyone!
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the Blades For Hire Playtest!
Playtest period:
March 9 – March 23
About the Playtest:
The Playtest version is an improved version of the demo released earlier, now featuring all the changes and improvements we made based on your feedback.
On top of that, completing this version will let you earn unique equipment for your mercenaries when the game launches.
We’ve mentioned the participation reward several times before. You can find all the details in our previous announcement.
To keep it brief, there are three required conditions to receive the reward:
- Add the game to your wishlist.
- Follow the publisher page on Steam.
- Earn the Steam achievement "Old Guard".
The Playtest version is available in the following languages: English, Russian, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish.
Who will get access?
Everyone who signed up has already been granted access. New Playtest sign-up requests will also continue to be approved during the Playtest period, though a bit more slowly.
So if you haven’t signed up yet, you can still do it right now, and once your request is approved, you’ll receive a notification.
To sign up, click the button on the game’s store page.
Leave feedback
You can leave feedback using:
- The Google Form built into the game.
- Or via the Steam Community.
- You can also join our Discord community.
Good luck to everyone!
We hope you overcome the challenge and enjoy the game.
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One of the best engines ever!
playing gears 5 and really love it.but sad to see no unreal series anymore
Hi, people! I'm just leaving this here - Answers.unrealengine.com
It's a feature request for UE4 developers. If someone have similar problem, or just wanna help to add this feature to new version of engine - please vote.
Thanks.
P.S. IT'S NOT A SPAM, if you just don't care - never mind this link - it's only for developers.
Thanks kylo ren
Why not just use a component?
Objects are not Actors, it's just a generic classes, which don't have any components (if I correctly understand your question.)
Unreal Engine 4 is powerful, user-friendly, and doesn't require high programming skill. I create art and game design, nodes help me with programming, and all sound/music licences can be easily purchased. I can develop my game by myself :)
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I completely agree.
UE4 - good dev software.