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Installation

This guide explains how to install and set up the PLA4Y - NUGS modular platformer toolkit in Unreal Engine 5.7.

The toolkit is designed to be modular and easy to integrate into both new and existing projects.

Requirements​

Before installing, ensure you have the following:

  • Unreal Engine 5.7 installed
  • Visual Studio 2022 (optional, for C++ support)
  • A working Unreal project
  • Sufficient disk space for plugin files

Installing the Toolkit​

Manual Installation​

  1. Open your Unreal project directory
  2. Create a folder named:

Plugins

  1. Inside the Plugins folder, create:

PLA4Y

  1. Place the plugin files inside:

YourProject/Plugins/PLA4Y/

  1. Ensure the .uplugin file is inside the PLA4Y folder

Pre-built Plugin Installation​

If you have a packaged version:

  1. Download and extract the plugin
  2. Move the folder into your project’s Plugins directory
  3. Confirm the structure is correct:

YourProject/Plugins/PLA4Y/PLA4Y.uplugin

Enabling the Plugin​

  1. Open your Unreal project
  2. Navigate to:

Edit → Plugins

  1. Search for:

PLA4Y

  1. Enable the plugin
  2. Restart Unreal Engine when prompted

Verifying Installation​

To confirm installation:

  • The PLA4Y plugin appears in the Plugins window
  • New Blueprint Components are visible
  • Systems such as Collectibles and Doors can be added

Initial Setup​

After installation:

  • Add required components to your Player Character
  • Create initial Data Assets for collectibles or abilities
  • Add UI widgets if required

Each system can be used independently.

Folder Structure​

A correct installation should look like:

▾📁YourProject
▾📁Plugins
▾📁PLA4Y
📁Content
📁Source(optional)
📄PLA4Y.uplugin

Troubleshooting​

Plugin Not Showing​

  • Check the folder structure
  • Ensure the .uplugin file exists
  • Restart Unreal Engine

Compilation Issues​

  • Open the project in Visual Studio
  • Build the solution
  • Restart Unreal Engine

Missing Features​

  • Ensure the plugin is enabled
  • Check all modules are active