Chapter 1. Level Design HQ

In the first chapter, I'm going to explain how to download and install the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), show you how to launch the editor, how to move and rotate around the editor, and finally briefly explain Binary Space Partitioning (BSP) brushes and static meshes.

In this chapter, we will learn the following:

  • UDK download and installation
  • Launching the editor
  • Movement and rotation
  • Using BSP brushes and static meshes

So let's get on with it. We will first look at downloading the UDK, and install it on your PC.

Time for action – UDK download and installation

  1. Download the latest version of UDK.
  2. Log on to www.udk.com and download the latest version of unreal development kit beta. Once you download the UDK Installer, go ahead ...

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