Biotama/Getting Started

This page has instructions for getting set up on Project Biotama.

As a player

To try out Biotama, you can just download and run the latest stable build here. Currently, packaged builds only support Windows. We would like to add support for Linux and macOS in the future.

As a developer

If you would like to contribute to Biotama as a developer, you will need access to our GitHub repository. You can contact one of our existing developers to request access via the Shrimp Squad Discord server.

Prerequisites

• A computer with Windows 10 or 11 that meets the minimum specifications for Unreal Engine 5
• A GitHub account with access to the Biotama repository
• An Epic Games account

Environment Setup

Once you have access, you can clone the repository locally and compile the project with the steps below. If you run into any issues, contact @ecliptica on Discord.

1. Download and install the Epic Games Launcher.
2. Download and install the latest version of Unreal Engine 5 through the launcher.
3. Download and install Rider.
4. Download and install Git. Unless you're comfortable with Git command-line, we also recommend installing a frontend like Git Extensions or GitHub Desktop.
5. Sync the project from GitHub (https://github.com/ShrimpSquadStudios/Biotama.git).
6. In the downloaded project files, right-click `Biotama.uproject` and choose Generate Visual Studio Project Files.
7. Open the .uproject in Rider, and click the green triangle to build and run the project.