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Updating the Plugin

This tutorial will guide you through updating the EOSCore Lite plugin to the latest version using the Epic Games Launcher.

Prerequisites​

  • EOSCore Lite already installed (either engine-wide or in project)
  • Epic Games Launcher with access to your purchased content
  • Unreal Engine project closed (recommended during update process)

Method 1: Updating Engine-Wide Installation​

Step 1: Check for Updates​

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
  2. Navigate to the Unreal Engine tab
  3. Go to your Library section
  4. Look for EOSCore Lite in your owned content
  5. If an update is available, you'll see an Update button instead of "Installed"

Step 2: Update the Plugin​

  1. Click Update next to EOSCore Lite
  2. Select your target Unreal Engine version from the dropdown menu
  3. Click Update and wait for the process to complete
  4. The launcher will download and install the latest version

Step 3: Verify Update in Unreal Engine​

  1. Open your Unreal Engine project
  2. Go to Edit > Plugins
  3. Search for "EOSCore" and check the version number
  4. The plugin should show the latest version number

Method 2: Updating Project-Specific Installation​

If you've moved the plugin to your project's plugins folder, follow these additional steps:

Step 1: Update Engine Installation First​

  1. Follow Method 1 above to update the engine-wide installation
  2. This ensures you have the latest version available to copy
  1. Navigate to your project folder: YourProject\Plugins\EOSCore
  2. Create a backup by renaming the folder to EOSCore_backup
  3. This allows you to rollback if needed

Step 3: Copy Updated Plugin to Project​

  1. Navigate to your Unreal Engine installation plugins folder:
    • Default location: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_[VERSION]\Engine\Plugins\Marketplace\EOSCore
  2. Copy the entire updated EOSCore folder
  3. Navigate to your project's plugins directory: YourProject\Plugins\
  4. Paste the updated EOSCore folder (replace the existing one)

Step 4: Verify Project Update​

  1. Open your Unreal Engine project
  2. Go to Edit > Plugins
  3. Search for "EOSCore" and verify the updated version number
  4. Test basic functionality to ensure the update was successful

Troubleshooting Update Issues​

Common Problems​

Update button not appearing:

  • Refresh the Epic Games Launcher
  • Log out and back into your Epic Games account
  • Check your internet connection

Important Notes​

  • Always backup your project before updating plugins, especially newly released ones
  • Close Unreal Engine during the update process to avoid file conflicts
  • Test thoroughly after updating, as new versions may introduce changes or bugs
  • Check the changelog for any breaking changes or new requirements
  • If you have multiple projects using EOSCore, you may need to update each project-specific installation separately

Next Steps​

After successfully updating:

  • Review the plugin documentation for new features
  • Test all existing EOSCore functionality in your project
  • Consider taking advantage of any new Blueprint nodes or improvements
  • Update your project documentation to reflect the new plugin version