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# Windows Development

* Use Visual Studio 2015 with the [C++ build tools](https://stackoverflow.com/a/31955339)
* Get Unreal v4.21 via the Epic Launcher -> Unreal Engine tab -> Library
* Optionally download Unreal sources and debugging symbols in the Epic Launcher

![Windows Unreal Install Options](https://i.imgur.com/Khxc6HV.jpg)

* Download UnrealEnginePython \[python binaries] into `Plugins/UnrealEnginePython/Binaries`
* Install the Substance Plugin through the Marketplace in Epic Launcher
* Open DeepDrive.uproject with the version of Unreal Editor you just installed - if there are errors, check `Saved/Logs` for details
* Refresh / Create Visual Studio project
* Open the Visual Studio Project
* Close Unreal
* Right click the DeepDrive project and set as Startup Project, debug...
* To run game full speed when the window is not focused
* Uncheck Edit->Editor Preferences->Use Less CPU when in Background