Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Every great game starts with a single level. In Part 5 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series for Beginners, we take our first step into creation by setting up a clean, empty level.
I’ll show you the correct way to initialize a new level using the File Menu (and why right-clicking in the Content Drawer isn't the best way here), plus we’ll start our project organization by setting up a dedicated Levels folder.
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In this level creation guide, we cover:
- Folder Organization: Creating a dedicated 'Levels' folder in the Content Drawer.
- The New Level Dialog: Why we use the File → New Level workflow.
- Empty Levels: Choosing the "Empty Level" template for total control.
- Saving & Naming: Proper naming conventions for your game levels.
Navigation:
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Every great game starts with a single level. In Part 5 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series for Beginners, we take our first step into creation by setting up a clean, empty level.
I’ll show you the correct way to initialize a new level using the File Menu (and why right-clicking in the Content Drawer isn't the best way here), plus we’ll start our project organization by setting up a dedicated Levels folder.
📦 DOWNLOAD THE COURSE RESOURCE PACK: Get all the assets used in this series here: ►► gamedevacademy.gumroad.com/l/UE5coursefiles
📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES PLAYLIST: ►► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPHRLf6UN4kFesvCarnbyXLtVpjh5Ek-
In this level creation guide, we cover:
- Folder Organization: Creating a dedicated 'Levels' folder in the Content Drawer.
- The New Level Dialog: Why we use the File → New Level workflow.
- Empty Levels: Choosing the "Empty Level" template for total control.
- Saving & Naming: Proper naming conventions for your game levels.
Navigation:
⬅️ PREVIOUS LESSON (#4): youtu.be/6NWplw2o5Ic
➡️ NEXT LESSON (#6): youtu.be/4zO3oWRbm6M
Support the Channel: Join our community on Patreon to support the academy! ►► patreon.com/shanewhittington
#UE5 #UnrealEngine5 #GameDev #UE5Tutorial #LevelDesign #UnrealEngineBeginner #GameDevelopment #LearnUE5
MORE TUTORIALS FROM ME
youtu.be/ATfzfvtvfIo QUICK TRICK to Realistically BLEND ASSETS with LANDSCAPE
youtu.be/VKCi_EDcjLM Amazing PHOTOREALISTIC Landscape Blend Material in Unreal Engine 5.1
youtu.be/XbgvO83CwAI Making Unreal Engine 5.1 PHOTOREALISTIC in 10 mins
DISCORD
♥ Join the Game Dev Academy Discord & get sorted into your Game Dev Academy house! - bit.ly/GDAdiscord ♥
MY PC SPECS (Affiliate links)
CPU: amzn.to/30PEy7E
GPU: amzn.to/2PPbnve
Motherboard: amzn.to/30RfX21
RAM: amzn.to/3fPxLz7
PSU: amzn.to/2PN6bYL
Case: amzn.to/3fSh0TT
Keyboard: amzn.to/30PLfGM
Monitor: amzn.to/2PQyl4S
