Unreal Engine Physics Essentials

Gain practical knowledge of mathematical and physics concepts in order to design and develop an awesome game world using Unreal Engine 4

Key Features

• Use the Physics Asset Tool within Unreal Engine 4 to develop game physics objects for your game world
• Explore the Collision mechanics within Unreal Engine 4 to create advanced, real-world physics
• A step-by-step guide to implementing the Physics concepts involved in Unreal Engine 4 to create a working Vehicle Blueprint

Book Description

What you will learn

• Get to know basic to intermediate topics in mathematics and physics
• Create assets using the Physics Asset Tool (PhAT) in Unreal Engine 4
• Develop Collision Hulls, which are necessary to take advantage of Unreal Engine 4's physics and collision events
• Use constraints to create advanced physics-based assets for your game-world
• Working knowledge of physics bodies, physics damping, and friction within Unreal Engine 4
• Develop physical materials to recreate real-world friction for substances such as glass and ice
• Create a working vehicle blueprint from scratch using assets provided by Unreal Engine 4
• Implement multiple physical elements and materials to simulate complex behavior over the objects in game

Who this book is for

This book is intended for beginner to intermediate users of Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 who want to learn more about how to implement physics within their game-world.
No matter what your knowledge base of Unreal Engine 4 is, this book contains valuable information on blueprint scripting, collision generation, materials, and the Physical Asset Tool (PhAT) for all users to create better games.