Unreal Engine 5 – Core Item System and Inventory System

Published 8/2025
Created by Dan Adamson
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 70 Lectures ( 7h 7m ) | Size: 4.8 GB

Master Unreal Engine 5 by creating a core item system (including equippable, and consumable items) in C++ and Blueprints

What you’ll learn
Core Unreal Engine 5 C++ workflows for data-driven systems
How to bridge C++ systems with Blueprint-driven UI
Best practices for separating item definitions (static data) from instances (runtime data)
How to handle equippable items, including stats and durability
How to handle consumable items, including custom on-use effects
Save and Load item instances in both C++ and in Blueprints
Spawn items into the game world and add particle effects
Building expandable gameplay systems that can evolve with your project

Requirements
An eagerness to learn and build a game
Basic understanding of Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints or C++)
Unreal Engine 5 installed (latest stable version recommended)
A willingness to dive into C++ — we’ll walk through everything step-by-step

Description
Build a Core Item System in Unreal Engine 5 — Step by StepIf you’ve ever wanted to create an item and inventory system in Unreal Engine that feels flexible, expandable, and game-ready, this course is for you!Over the course, you’ll build a data-driven item system from the ground up — complete with basic items, equippable items, consumable items, saving and loading, spawning items, and a fully functional inventory UI built in Blueprints.By the end, you’ll know how to:Create Item Definitions (data assets) for basic items, equippable gear, and consumable items with custom effects.Use a custom Item Factory to generate items from data assets and from save filesExpand a custom item instance classes to support items-specific data.Implement Saving and Loading systems to maintain state of your itemsCreate a Spawnable Items with particle effects and use Developer Settings to create Item System defaultsBuild a Blueprint Inventory Component to store, manage, and interact with items.Create an Inventory widget that shows item details, stats, and allows consuming or deleting items.What You’ll LearnCore Unreal Engine 5 C++ workflows for data-driven systemsHow to bridge C++ systems with Blueprint-driven UIBest practices for separating item definitions (static data) from instances (runtime data)How to handle equippable items, including stats and durabilityHow to handle consumable items, including custom on-use effectsSave and Load item instances in both C++ and in BlueprintsSpawn items into the game world and add particle effectsBuilding expandable gameplay systems that can evolve with your projectWho This Course is ForUnreal Engine developers who want to level up their C++ and systems design skillsIndie developers building RPGs, survival games, or any project that needs an item/inventory systemBlueprint users who want to start incorporating C++ into their projectsDevelopers looking for clean, reusable game architectureAnyone looking to build a game and needs a core item systemRequirementsAn eagerness to learn and build a gameBasic understanding of Unreal Engine 5 (Blueprints or C++)Unreal Engine 5 installed (latest stable version recommended)A willingness to dive into C++ — we’ll walk through everything step-by-stepBy the end of this course, you’ll have a complete, working item and inventory system that you can use, customize, and expand for your own Unreal Engine projects.