Getting to know the Unreal Engine Gameplay Framework
As you may already know, Unreal Engine provides an out-of-the-box system called Gameplay Framework (GF) that includes many features necessary for developing a game; this spans from having an advanced input system to common entry points that will allow you to easily access data or game state.
Here are some key points explaining why the GF is so important:
- Structure and organization: The GF provides a structured and organized approach to developing games. It offers a collection of systems, classes, and interfaces that work together to create the core structure of a game.
- Game logic and progression: This framework includes predefined concepts that help define the logic, progression, and organization of a game.
- Player and AI control: The GF includes systems for handling player input and decision-making for characters within the game world. This encompasses player and AI control, which are essential for creating interactive...