⚠️ IMPORTANT: Documentation Work in Progress
Please note that this documentation is currently outdated. We are working hard on a complete overhaul and are rewriting the documentation from the ground up to include all recent changes..
Recommendation: In the meantime, we highly recommend downloading and exploring the Sample Project. It reflects the most current version of the plugin and is the best practical reference for understanding how everything works together!
Status: Early Development
Platform: Unreal Engine
Marketplace: FAB Marketplace
Pulse Core is a modular, lightweight plugin for Unreal Engine designed to help developers build gameplay mechanics faster and more efficiently. It provides a growing set of utility functions and systems that are useful across a wide variety of game genres and project scopes.
It’s built with both Blueprint and C++ developers in mind — most features are available in both environments, and many C++ versions include additional advanced options.
Perform dynamic operations across different array types with Blueprint-friendly logic.
All traces (line, sphere, multi, etc.) are handled through a shared struct that simplifies interaction and reduces redundancy.
A set of helpful functions to generate points, perform spatial calculations, manage directions, and more.
A custom struct-based system for easy weighted random choices — fully usable in Blueprint and extended in C++.
→ Details and usage examples are available in the Documentation.
All Blueprint functions are mirrored in C++, often with additional parameters or extended functionality for deeper control.
Pulse Core is not just a toolbox — it's a long-term plugin built to grow alongside modern game development needs.
Whether you're prototyping or building production-ready systems, Pulse Core aims to:
Speed up development with ready-to-use utilities
Reduce redundant logic
Offer reusable solutions that scale
Support both solo devs and teams
It’s designed to support everything from singleplayer mechanics to multiplayer gameplay flow.
Here’s an overview of planned features and upcoming improvements for Pulse Core:
Interaction system
Basic inventory framework
Lightweight AI logic utilities
Advanced Session functionality
We plan to release free companion plugins that extend Pulse Core functionality to popular platforms:
Steam Extension Plugin
Includes Blueprint/C++ support for achievements, player stats, and more
(Requires Steamworks SDK; built on top of Pulse Core)
Epic Online Services (EOS) Extension Plugin
Adds support for achievements, stats, presence, etc. using EOS
(Free plugin, dependent on Pulse Core features)
Pulse Core is:
Built exclusively for Unreal Engine
Sold on the FAB Marketplace
Updated continuously based on:
Features tested in our own games
Feedback from developers like you
Follow these steps to install Pulse Core in your Unreal Engine project:
Download the latest version via the epic games launcher after purchasing the plugin via the FAB marketplace.
Once the project is open:
Go to Edit → Plugins
Search for Pulse Core
Click Enable
Restart the editor when prompted
✅ That’s it! Pulse Core is now installed and ready to use in your project.
Welcome to the documentation for Pulse Core, a versatile plugin for Unreal Engine designed to streamline your development workflow with powerful Blueprint and C++ utilities.
This documentation focuses on the Blueprint version of each feature. For those who prefer or need to use C++, we provide clear instructions on how to access the C++ versions of the functions, which are located in the Pulse namespace.
🔑 How to Use C++ Functions
Headers: To use a specific C++ function, you need to include the corresponding header file. Each feature is grouped into categories (e.g., Actor, Vector, Trace), and the appropriate header for each category should be included. For example:
Actors: To access actor-related functions, include the header:
#include "PulseActorHelpers.h"
Namespace Structure: Pulse Core's C++ functions are organized within the Pulse namespace. Inside this namespace, each category has its own sub-namespace, such as:
Pulse::Actor
Pulse::Vector
Pulse::Trace
The functions in these namespaces will either have the same name or a very similar one to their Blueprint counterparts, making the transition between Blueprint and C++ as seamless as possible.
We hope this guide helps you fully leverage Pulse Core in both Blueprint and C++. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out through our support channels.