What steps should I follow to install Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu for game development with Unity or Unreal Engine?

Installing Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu for Game Development

Step 1: Update Your System

Before installing any new software, ensure your system is up-to-date by running the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code can be installed easily on Ubuntu via the Snap package manager. Use the following command:

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sudo snap install --classic code

This command installs Visual Studio Code on your system, enabling you to begin development.

Step 3: Install Unity or Unreal Engine

For Unity:

  1. Download Unity Hub from Unity’s website.
  2. Make the package executable with:
    chmod +x UnityHub.AppImage
  3. Run the package:
    ./UnityHub.AppImage
  4. Follow the instructions to install Unity Editor via Unity Hub.

For Unreal Engine:

  1. Install prerequisites:
    sudo apt install git
  2. Clone the Unreal Engine repository:
    git clone -b release https://github.com/EpicGames/UnrealEngine.git
  3. Navigate to the Unreal Engine directory and run the setup script:
    cd UnrealEngine
    ./Setup.sh
  4. Compile and install:
    ./GenerateProjectFiles.sh
    make

Step 4: Configure Visual Studio Code for Game Development

To enhance Visual Studio Code for Unity or Unreal Engine development:

  • Install extensions from the extensions marketplace, such as C# for Unity and C++ for Unreal Engine.
  • Configure launch.json and tasks.json for building and debugging.

This basic setup allows you to seamlessly develop with either Unity or Unreal Engine using Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu.

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