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Unreal Chat SDK

Build real-time gaming chat with the Unreal chat SDK

Integrate real-time chat directly into multiplayer games and interactive experiences with the CometChat Unreal Engine SDK
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Integrating the Unreal SDK engine

Build an immersive Unreal gaming chat in three steps

Set up the SDK, enable real-time messaging, and create seamless in-game communication.

Step 1: Set Up the Gaming SDK

Integrate CometChat into Unreal Engine

Bring CometChat into your Unreal project by installing the SDK and preparing your environment for real-time chat.

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  • Import the CometChat Unreal SDK plugin into your project.

  • Configure project dependencies and platform settings.

  • Add your App ID and Region from the CometChat Dashboard.

Step 2: Enable Core Chat Features

Wire Up Messaging, Presence, and Channels

Connect CometChat features to your game logic to enable player-to-player and group communication.

  • Set up user login and session handling.

  • Enable 1:1 and group chat using Conversations and Messages APIs.

  • Subscribe to presence and real-time events for live updates

Step 3: Build the In-Game Chat Experience

Design immersive player communication

Craft chat experiences that feel native to your game, from UI to real-time interactions and moderation.

  • Build custom chat UI using Unreal widgets and CometChat events.

  • Add features like typing indicators, read receipts, and media sharing.

  • Implement moderation, roles, and controls for safe interactions.

Key concepts

The building blocks behind your gaming chat

Core communication systems powering your Unreal chat experience

Users & authentication

Manage player identities, login sessions, and secure access to chat using UIDs, Auth Keys, and Auth Tokens.

Conversations, groups & messaging

Power 1:1 chats, multiplayer channels, guilds, and lobbies with support for text, media, custom, and interactive messages.

Real-time communication

Enable live messaging experiences with typing indicators, presence updates, message events, and WebSocket-powered listeners

Roles, permissions & moderation

Control player interactions with admin roles, moderation tools, member permissions, and group management features.

SDK configuration & connection management

Configure AppSettings, region handling, presence subscriptions, and real-time connection behavior for scalable gameplay communication.

Messaging features

Built for real-time in-game communication

Deliver responsive multiplayer chat experiences with live messaging, player presence, typing states, and real-time communication events.

Message sent

Send player messages instantly with low-latency real-time delivery.

Message received

Receive incoming messages live during gameplay without interrupting the experience

Real-time events

Sync chat activity instantly with live messaging and player event listeners.

Typing indicators

Show when players are actively typing to create more natural conversations

Read & delivery receipts

Track when messages are delivered and seen in real time.

Connection status

Monitor player connectivity with real-time connection and reconnection states.

Other ways to integrate CometChat

Real-time conversations that grows with you

Widget Builder

A no-code builder for any platform, built for high-impact use cases that need solutions fast and flexible.

Customize entirely and toggle functions as needed
Integrate with a single line of code
Deploy and launch your in-app chat

UI Kit Builder

A low-code builder that is fully customizable, easy to integrate, and scales with your product.

Individual components stitched together
Customize and toggle functions
Export source code and deploy

UI Kits

Comprehensive UI Kits with all the features you need, designed to grow with your app.

Customize , build and launch effortlessly
Pre-built UI components & business logic
Easily customizable & extensible

SDKs

Open source SDKs and APIs for all popular frameworks to build bespoke chat experiences.

Fully customizable workflows
Build your own interface
Extend beyond core capabilities with ease
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