The fastest way to get started is by using official templates that include pre-configured movement, animations, and cameras.

When creating a new project, select the template from the "Games" tab.

How to Download and Set Up a Third-Person Player Character Creating a third-person character from scratch can be a daunting task involving complex physics and camera logic. Fortunately, both Unity and Unreal Engine provide powerful, free starter assets that let you download a fully functional player character in minutes. Step 1: Downloading Official Starter Assets

Ensure your GameMode is set to BP_ThirdPersonGameMode in the Project Settings. This tells the engine to automatically spawn your character at the Player Start location. Step 3: Customizing Your Character

Once downloaded, you need to place the character in your world and ensure the camera follows correctly.

If you already have a project open, click the button in the Content Browser, select Add Feature or Content Pack , and choose Third Person to import the mannequin and logic into your current scene. Step 2: Setting Up the Character Scene