Since Epic Games often updates the launcher and engine versions, direct static links can change. This article provides the official, safe methods to download the correct installer.
💡 Pro Tip: If you are deploying a game to players, include this installer in your "Redist" folder so they can install it alongside your game.
. If you are missing them or getting an error, use the locations below to find the official installer file on your computer. Epic Games Developers 📂 Official Installer Locations
For Developers: Package your game with "Include Prerequisites" enabled (Project Settings > Packaging). This ensures the installer is copied to your build’s Engine/Extras/Redist folder.
Unreal Engine: Prerequisites Stuck - Getting Started & Setup
DirectX Runtime: Handles multimedia tasks, particularly game programming and video.
However, you can obtain the legitimate UE4PrereqSetup_x64.exe from two safe locations:
Direct Download via Epic Games Launcher (Reinstall)
If you cannot locate the file but have the Epic Launcher installed, you can force a reinstall:
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