In this free 2026 beginner course by Unreal University, you’ll learn how to create a complete game from scratch using Unreal Engine 5. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through building a classic Pong-style game while teaching core Unreal Engine fundamentals.

The course starts with project setup and creating the paddle character, including collision and visual components. You’ll then implement player movement using Unreal’s Enhanced Input system, ensuring responsive and modern control handling.

Next, you’ll design the level by adding boundary walls and glowing materials for visual polish. The tutorial continues with building the ball system using physics and collision detection, followed by setting up physical materials to achieve realistic bouncing behavior.

You’ll also learn how to control ball speed dynamically and create a simple AI opponent to make the game challenging. The course covers building a score system using UI widgets and finishes with designing a main menu and exporting the completed project.

By the end, you’ll understand physics, input systems, AI basics, UI design, and game packaging in Unreal Engine 5 — making this a strong foundation for future game development projects.