In this comprehensive beginner course by Unreal Sensei, you’ll learn everything you need to start using Unreal Engine 5 from scratch. This free UE5 starter tutorial focuses on both foundational tools and powerful next-generation features like Nanite and Lumen.

The course begins with downloading and installing Unreal Engine, followed by a full walkthrough of the interface and viewport navigation. You’ll learn how to move around the 3D environment, create and manipulate objects, and configure post-processing and camera exposure.

Next, the tutorial dives into materials, including PBR concepts, textures, material parameters, instances, and creating a master material. You’ll also import static meshes and understand asset management between projects.

Lighting is a major focus, covering Lumen for real-time global illumination, different light types, and architectural visualization lighting setups. You’ll then explore landscapes, foliage tools, Megascans assets, Nanite geometry, water systems, and environmental detailing.

Finally, the course introduces Blueprint scripting to create gameplay systems and ends with building a large, photorealistic modular castle environment. By the end, you’ll have a strong foundation in UE5 world-building and game development.