How To Make A 2.5D Side Scroller Platformer Game - Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

Опубликовано: 24 Июль 2026
на канале: Pitchfork Academy
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If you want to know how to make a platformer in Unreal Engine 5, this is the video you need!

In this Unreal Engine 5.5 blueprint tutorial for beginners, MizzoFrizzo will show you how to set up the basics of a 2.5D side-scroller or platformer game, including snappy side-scroller movement as well as a fully dynamic, procedural side-scroller camera system.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:57 - Project creation and side-scroller setup
7:08 - Platformer character movement
9:07 - Fix reverse movement controls
10:53 - Start setting up procedural camera system
18:08 - Add camera offset in front of character
20:05 - Add camera height lock mechanic
23:25 - Wall detection mechanic
47:42 - Change camera height mechanics at runtime
54:20 - Testing camera height mechanics at runtime
58:34 - Look around mechanic
1:05:20 - Additional camera height mechanic tips and tricks
1:09:58 - Outro