{"product_id":"9798868828324","title":"Securing Single-Player Games in Unreal Engine: Techniques to Protect Game Variables, Progress, and Player Trust","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSecuring Single-Player Games in Unreal Engine: Techniques to Protect Game Variables, Progress, and Player Trust\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eMoon, Sheikh Sohel\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster practical, code-driven techniques to safeguard gameplay integrity—without relying on online infrastructure or third-party anti-cheat tools. In a world where even offline games are vulnerable to tampering and exploits, this book is a hands-on guide to defending your Unreal Engine projects from cheats, hacks, and manipulation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough real-world examples and game-ready implementations, you’ll learn how to encrypt sensitive variables, detect runtime tampering, secure saved files, and prevent rollback exploits. Each chapter walks you through structured solutions, including honeypot traps, debugger detection, and DLL injection prevention—backed by insights from titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Witcher 3\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAssassin’s Creed Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn to build a tamper-proof health system, lock down stat-based mechanics, protect player progress to ensure a fair experience for every user. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn To:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEncrypt and validate in-game variables at runtime\u003cbr\u003eSecure saved files against edits and rollbacks\u003cbr\u003eDetect memory editing and cheat tools\u003cbr\u003eImplement honeypots and behavior-based cheat detection\u003cbr\u003eApply anti-tampering strategies without online systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Is This Book For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a focus on Blueprints and C++, this book is tailored for beginner-to-intermediate level Unreal Engine developers who want to build secure single-player games that earn long-term player trust.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-07-06\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868828324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 254cm x178cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 159\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47560154087564,"sku":"9798868828324","price":49.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868828324.jpg?v=1779974003","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798868828324","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}