Big Tech companies like Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, Roblox and Epic Games are rolling out projects worth Billions of dollars in order to create the Metaverse. An Internet version of our world so that people can go to work, Attend concerts, Hold virtual board meetings and go shopping in Virtual malls amongst other things.

This Story Contains

• Programming Languages Needed To Create Your Own Metaverse.
• Unreal C++
• Blueprint Visual Scripting For Unreal Engine 5.
• Python For Unreal Engine API.
• Solidity

This latest quest by these authority firms, has put at risk the concept of a decentralized Metaverse that works for everyone. Notwithstanding, with the use of Technologies such as Blockchain Technology, Web 3 and a good knowledge of Programming languages you can create your own Metaverse.

 

However, Before we jump into how to create your own Metaverse, What actually is the Metaverse?

 

The Metaverse is a virtual world where people through their Avatars (Virtual representations of them) can Socialize, Play games, go shopping, attend virtual meetings and do many things we do in the Physical world. For better understanding read WHAT IS METAVERSE : UNDERSTANDING THE CONCEPT OF A VIRTUAL WORLD

 

Programming Languages Needed To Create Your Own Metaverse

 Unreal engine is owned by Epic Games, a Video games and software developer. Despite that, you can create many things apart from games with Unreal engine. Unreal engine can be used to create your own Metaverse.

 

You need to learn C++ and blueprint scripting for unreal engine 5, Python for unreal engine API and of course solidity; so initially 3 programming languages, HTML (HTML isn’t a Programming language and it shouldn’t take you more than 3 weeks to master HTML) & blueprint scripting if you want the minimum. JavaScript (3 weeks to learn the basics of JavaScript) is necessary if you want browser games.

 

• Unreal C++ 

Unreal engine has a special C++ language called unreal C++. It’s a slimmed down version of C++ making it easier to learn Using Unreal C++. With Unreal C++ Programming you can create the coding systems on which your Metaverse is built then design your Metaverse using Blueprint visual scripting in Unreal engine. 

 

 You can actually take a course on Unreal C++ from Stacksocial.com, Udemy or learn it from the Official Unreal engine learning center and documentation.

 

• Blueprint Visual Scripting For Unreal Engine 5

With Unreal engine’s Blueprint Visual scripting you can actually create your own Metaverse without being a programmer. However if you’re looking to create something apart from a Game it will be good for you to learn Unreal C++. 

 

Blueprint Visual scripting is based on the concept of using a node-based interface to create your Metaverse elements from within Unreal Editor. If you’ve handled the Coding aspect with Unreal C++ you can jump right into designing with Blueprint scripting.

 

It’s more advisable to learn Blueprint Visual scripting from the Official Unreal engine learning center and documentation alternatively you can use Udemy.

 

Time Commitment:

It could take you anywhere between 3 weeks (If you’re a fast learner) & 6 months to understand the concepts & implementation of Unreal C++ and Blueprint scripting.

Related Topic: How To Enter The Metaverse: Devices Needed To Access The Metaverse

• Python for Unreal engine API

Unreal Python API is used to conduct Data analysis, ensure interoperability, automate time-consuming tasks, script & control the Unreal editor using Python Programming language from the User Interface that you have created. 

You can learn Unreal Python API from Stacksocial.com or Udemy

 

Time Commitment

If you’re dedicated and serious, You should be able to have a good understanding of Python in 2 months. However it can take up to six months to master Python.

 

• Solidity

Solidity is a Smart Contract programming language, designed based on existing Programming languages like Python and JavaScript and C++. 

If you’re looking to put your Metaverse on the Blockchain, you’ll need to learn Solidity. Solidity is the Primary language used for decentralized platforms running on Blockchain Technology such as Ethereum network.

 

You’ll need Solidity to build Smart Contracts and Decentralized Apps (Dapps), on Blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and Binance Smart chain.

 

Time Commitment

Providing you already have good knowledge of Programming languages such as C++ and Python, 3-6 weeks should provide you with a good understanding of Solidity.

 

In Summary, The time you spend learning these Programming languages/elements and HTML depends on your commitment, you could spend years learning these Programming languages/elements. 

 

A good knowledge of Metaverse concepts such as Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3d Technology and Web 3 would also set your perspective right. Notwithstanding, you don’t have to be an expert in them, all you need is a good knowledge of their meaning, function and usage in the Metaverse. 

 

If you don’t have good knowledge about these Technological concepts then you shouldn’t think of creating your own Metaverse.