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Title: Creating a GTA-Style Game in Unreal Engine 5: Complete Guide from Gorka Games.

Description:
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to build a complete GTA-style game using Unreal Engine 5. From advanced character movement to police AI and a weapon system, this tutorial provides all the tools you need to create a dynamic, immersive game world.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Project Setup:
   • Creating a new Unreal Engine project.
   • Setting up the Content Browser for accessibility.
   • Downloading and using the Game Animation Sample for motion matching.
2. Advanced Character Movement:
   • Enabling plugins like Motion Trajectory and Animation Warping.
   • Migrating assets and creating a Game Mode to support character movement.
   • Adjusting movement settings for a free-look motion style similar to GTA.
3. Weapon System Implementation:
   • Importing and setting up pistol animations.
   • Creating a weapon overlay and integrating it into the animation blueprint.
   • Adding aiming mechanics with smooth transitions.
4. Pistol Setup and Shooting Mechanics:
   • Adding skeletal meshes and sockets for weapon placement.
   • Implementing firing logic using sphere traces and damage systems.
   • Adding muzzle flashes, sounds, and camera shakes for realistic feedback.
5. AI and NPC Integration:
   • Setting up NPC interactions and creating police AI logic.
   • Adding a wanted system for dynamic gameplay.
6. Vehicle System:
   • Implementing drivable vehicles with smooth transitions for entering and exiting.
7. Additional Features:
   • Using a phone interface for missions and interactions.
   • Creating a complete, finished short product.

Resources:

How to Create GTA in Unreal Engine 5 - Full Course from Gorka Games on YouTube.