Overview

This document explains how to package the project as a Windows Shipping build in Unreal Engine 5.x.

1. Pre-Packaging Setup

Navigate to:


Edit → Project Settings → Project → Packaging

Under List of Maps to Include in a Packaged Build, click + and add all required maps:


/Game/Maps/MainMenu
/Game/Maps/InterviewScene
/Game/Maps/Town
/Game/Maps/Mart

Important:

Navigate to:


Project Settings → Maps & Modes

Verify:

Switch to Shipping mode:


Platforms → Windows → Build Configuration → Shipping

Or:


Edit → Project Settings → Packaging
→ Build Configuration: Shipping

Always use Shipping for release builds.

Start packaging:


Platforms → Windows → Package Project

Choose an output folder, for example:


D:\Builds\FSE100_Shipping\

After packaging completes:


Windows\
 ├── ProjectName.exe
 ├── ProjectName\
 ├── Engine\
 └── ...

Run:


ProjectName.exe

Important:
Distribute the entire folder, not just the .exe.

Navigate to:


Project Settings → Packaging

Enable:

Check .uproject:

Incorrect:


"AdditionalDependencies": [
    "Engine",
    "UnrealEd"
]

Correct:


"AdditionalDependencies": [
    "Engine"
]

UnrealEd must NOT be included in Shipping builds.