Exploring preconfigured levels

Before we create a level, it is good to have an idea of what levels look like in Unreal Engine 4. Unreal Engine 4 offers the possibility to load up various types of game levels with a default playable level that's straight from the Project Browser menu option (this pops up immediately after launching the Unreal Editor). Personally, I really like this particular new feature of Unreal Engine 4 as it gives me a quick feel of the types of presets that are available, and I could easily select something as a base for the game level I want to create.

We will create a new map using one of the preset project types as the base for our first level.

Tip

How to quickly explore different project types

I normally click on the Play button on the toolbar after a project loads with the default level. The play function allows you to be in a game and you can see what has been precreated for you in the level.