Unreal Launcher — Manage Your Unreal Engine Projects

Everything You Need

Built for Unreal Engine developers who want a faster workflow.

One-click Launch

Launch any engine version or project instantly without navigating the Epic Games Launcher.

List & Grid View

Browse projects in a flat list or thumbnail grid. Your preference is saved across sessions.

Batch Import

Select a folder with dozens of projects and import up to 20 at a time without freezing.

Favorites

Star your most-used projects for quick access from the Favorites tab.

Recent Projects

Accurately sorted by last-opened time using Saved/Logs timestamps — not just file dates.

Search

Instantly filter projects by name with a clean search bar in the toolbar.

Toast Notifications

Stacking real-time feedback for every action — with auto-dismiss and close button.

Auto Updates

Built-in update checker via GitHub Releases. Get notified and install with one click.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Unreal Launcher.

Open Unreal Launcher and navigate to the Engines tab
Click the "Add Engine" button (usually a + icon)
Browse to your Unreal Engine installation folder (e.g., C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_5.3)
Select the folder and click Confirm
The engine will be indexed and appear in your engines list

Go to the Projects tab in Unreal Launcher
Click the "Add Project" or "Import Projects" button
Single project: Select a .uproject file directly
Batch import: Select a folder containing multiple projects (up to 20 at a time)
Wait for the projects to be indexed and sorted

Find your project in the Projects tab
Click the Launch button on the project card
Unreal Launcher will automatically open the project with the correct engine version
Tip: Star your favorite projects for quick access from the Favorites tab

Mac and Linux are not officially supported yet, but you can build from source:

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/NeelFrostrain/UnrealLauncher.git
Install dependencies: npm install
Build for your OS: npm run build:mac or npm run build:linux

Minimum Requirements:

Windows 10 or Windows 11 (x64)
At least 2GB of RAM
An installed Unreal Engine version (5.0 or later recommended)

Recommended:

Windows 11, 8GB+ of RAM, and SSD for faster loading.

Unreal Launcher is built with Electron.js and React, featuring:

Lightweight codebase: Minimal overhead compared to standard launchers.
Efficient indexing: Local caching for instant project discovery.
Optimized rendering: High-performance UI that stays responsive during batch tasks.

Yes! Add as many engine installations as you like. Each project automatically detects and uses its compatible engine version, making it perfect for managing legacy and modern projects simultaneously.

The launcher has built-in auto-update via GitHub.
When an update is available, you'll see a notification within the app.
Click Update to install and restart automatically.

Yes! Unreal Launcher is licensed under the MIT License. You can fork the repository, report bugs, or submit pull requests with improvements on GitHub.

Better Unreal Management.