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source_url: https://www.pubnub.com/docs/sdks/unreal/gaming-sdk
title: PubNub Gaming SDK
updated_at: 2026-05-29T11:12:38.965Z
sdk_name: PubNub Unreal SDK
sdk_version: 2.0.5
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# PubNub Gaming SDK

PubNub Unreal SDK, use the latest version: 2.0.5

The [PubNub Gaming SDK](https://www.fab.com/listings/9501a8d6-f9e6-4cf8-8b56-d173bdb71fc4) is a free plugin bundle on FAB that gives Unreal Engine developers everything they need to add real-time features to their games. It includes two modules:

| Module | What it does | Documentation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **PubNub SDK** (`PubnubSDK`) | Core real-time messaging including publish/subscribe, presence, access control, app context, message persistence, and more. | [Getting Started](https://www.pubnub.com/docs/sdks/unreal) and [API reference](https://www.pubnub.com/docs/sdks/unreal/api-reference/configuration) |
| **PubNub Chat SDK** (`PubnubChatSDK`) | Higher-level chat features built on the core SDK, like typing indicators, read receipts, threads, mentions, moderation, and more. | [Unreal Chat SDK docs](https://www.pubnub.com/docs/chat/unreal-chat-sdk) |

## Install from FAB

1. Install the PubNub Gaming SDK plugin from FAB. For information on installing plugins, refer to the Unreal Engine documentation.
2. Enable the PubNub Gaming SDK plugin in your project.

Both modules are also available as plugins on GitHub if you prefer to install from source:

* [pubnub/unreal-engine](https://github.com/pubnub/unreal-engine): Core SDK
* [pubnub/unreal-engine-chat](https://github.com/pubnub/unreal-engine-chat): Chat SDK

For detailed setup instructions, refer to [Getting Started](https://www.pubnub.com/docs/sdks/unreal) (core SDK) or [Initial configuration](https://www.pubnub.com/docs/chat/unreal-chat-sdk/build/configuration) (Chat SDK).

## Next steps

* Core SDK: Follow the Getting Started guide to set up a connection, send your first message, and explore the full API reference.
* Chat SDK: Jump to the Unreal Chat SDK docs to add chat features like typing indicators, read receipts, threads, and moderation to your game.