Do i need to learn c++?

Development Programming & Scripting C++
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Hi iliasz,

Learning C++ is totally optional for game development with UE4. If you want, you can create an entire game using only Blueprints, our visual scripting system. However, depending on the type of game you want and the type of control you want over it, then you may want to jump into the programming, in which case yes, you will be programming in C++.

Cheers

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hi im ilias koudad,im 23 years old.got my diploma in 2013 for cnc milling and turning so now that i have free time i would like to learn all about programing wich leads to game developing after googling alot for game development i came across the c++ and java/eclipse but then i came a cross the unreal engine wich is really cool so i didnt hesitate and got the subscription for my self
but the qeustion really is do i need to learn c++ cause i see alot post and threads about c++

and i dont mind learning it so just be fair with me and serious anwser only please.sry for bad english btw.

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Hi Stephen,thank you for the fast reply.And i will check out UE4 first and play with its as much as i can before going into coding but just one more question.if i want to use c++ do i need to download the full source version of UE4 or just download the free visual studio 2013 express ? thx in advance.

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okay thank you.

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You would just need Visual Studio 2013. The source code isnt needed unless your doing modifications to the engine.

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You only need full UE4 source (and Visual Studio) if you plan on modifying the engine to fit your needs. Otherwise you can download the binary version of UE4, and still do standard C++ gameplay programming with Visual Studio 2013 Express.