Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It's time to step inside your creation! In Part 10 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series, we bridge the gap between "editor" and "game" by setting up our player spawn logic.
I'll show you how to use the Player Start Actor to define exactly where your journey begins, how to trigger a playtest instantly, and the difference between spawning at a fixed location versus your current camera position.
📦 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 playtesting guide, we cover:
- The Player Start Actor: Defining the spawn point for your character.
- Instant Playtesting: How to launch your level and take control.
- Navigation Tips: Why your player might be stuck and how to fix it.
- Spawn Options: Playing from "Player Start" vs. "Current Camera Position."
- First Look at Quinn: Seeing the default UE5 mannequin in your level.
Navigation:
⬅️ PREVIOUS LESSON (#9): youtu.be/feAfhpLYTKw
➡️ NEXT LESSON (#11): youtu.be/geROFVjw9eQ
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It's time to step inside your creation! In Part 10 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series, we bridge the gap between "editor" and "game" by setting up our player spawn logic.
I'll show you how to use the Player Start Actor to define exactly where your journey begins, how to trigger a playtest instantly, and the difference between spawning at a fixed location versus your current camera position.
📦 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 playtesting guide, we cover:
- The Player Start Actor: Defining the spawn point for your character.
- Instant Playtesting: How to launch your level and take control.
- Navigation Tips: Why your player might be stuck and how to fix it.
- Spawn Options: Playing from "Player Start" vs. "Current Camera Position."
- First Look at Quinn: Seeing the default UE5 mannequin in your level.
Navigation:
⬅️ PREVIOUS LESSON (#9): youtu.be/feAfhpLYTKw
➡️ NEXT LESSON (#11): youtu.be/geROFVjw9eQ
Support the Channel: Join our community on Patreon to support the academy! -- patreon.com/shanewhittington
#UE5 #UnrealEngine5 #GameDev #Playtesting #UE5Beginner #UnrealEngineTutorial #GameDesign #LearnUE5 #IndieGame
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
