Unreal Engine 5 C++ Game Development (Fully Updated in 5.6): is it worth it?
by GameDev.tv Team, Kaan Alpar · All Levels · Development
Created in collaboration with Epic Games. Learn C++ from scratch while making 4 fun games in Unreal Engine 5.6.
Worth it — 94/100
Strong on every signal. Buy it during a Udemy sale rather than at list price. Updated 4 months ago — actively maintained.
Rating4.7 / 5adjusted 4.7
Reviews75,183
Students402,345
Video26h 16m194 lectures, 6 sections
Avg lecture8.1 min
Last updatedJun 2026
Score breakdown
| Adjusted rating (4.7; raw 4.7 from 75,183 reviews) | 45 / 50 |
| Review volume (social proof) | 24 / 25 |
| Freshness (last updated Jun 2026) | 25 / 25 |
| Total | 94 / 100 |
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How it compares in Unreal Engine
Ranks #1 of 9 popular Unreal Engine courses we track by score. Its rating of 4.7 is equal to the Unreal Engine median.
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When to buy
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Tracked history
| Date | Rating | Reviews | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-10 | 4.7 | 75,183 | 26h 16m |
Tracking since 2026-10-10. Snapshots are taken every few days.