Game Design: Survival Sims (Age 12-14)
Youth Education

Ever since Minecraft, survival games have become a booming genre, with titles like Subnautica, ARK: Survival Evolved, and LEGO Fortnite leading the way. Using Unreal Engine, this course will guide students in creating their own landscape filled with harsh weather and dangerous enemies. By the end of the week, students will have developed the perfect gameplay loop of forage, craft, and survive. With the help of Utah Games graduates, students will ensure their game delivers the ultimate survival experience. Co-sponsored with Utah Division of Games.

Learning Objectives:
  • Design survival-based environments and gameplay loops using Unreal Engine
  • Create systems for crafting, resource gathering, and enemy encounters
  • Understand core game design concepts behind successful survival games


Questions? Call Youth Education at 801-581-6984 or use our online form.

Class Sections For Game Design: Survival Sims (Age 12-14) (YETEC 515)

Summer 2026 Section 1, Starting on: 06/22/2026

Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

Date(s) Day Time Location
06/22/26 - 06/26/26 MTWThF 1:00 pm -4:00 pm UUCE 156
Tuition: $290.00 + Special Fee: $10.00 = $300.00      

Instructor: Staff

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