How to Create a Patch for Your Unreal Engine Game | Full Step-by-Step Tutorial (UE4/UE5)
🎮 Update your Unreal Engine game without full repackaging!
In this full step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to properly create and apply patch files for your Unreal Engine project using the Project Launcher. Whether you're using UE4 or UE5, this guide covers everything you need to release game updates efficiently.
✅ What You'll Learn in This Video:
Setting up your Unreal project for patching
Creating a base release profile (v1.0)
Creating a patch profile (v1.1 or beyond)
Generating and locating patch .pak files
Applying patches to your packaged game
Common troubleshooting tips
This method helps you avoid full repackaging and gives your players a smooth update experience. Ideal for shipping bug fixes, small content updates, or version upgrades.
🧰 Works for:
✔️ Unreal Engine 4
✔️ Unreal Engine 5
✔️ Windows platform
📂 Final patch location:
[YourProject]\Saved\StagedBuilds\Windows\[ProjectName]\Content\Paks
🧠 Troubleshooting tip:
Make sure your patch profile links correctly to the base release version and that "Iterative Cooking" and advanced options are properly set.
📌 Watch this video before your next release!
💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments.