A full interactive menu system built from scratch in UE5.6 for ASTRA, featuring diegetic 3D backgrounds and seamless Media Player integration.
Core features:
Data-driven Graphics & Audio settings tabs with functional sliders
WidgetSwitcher-based tab navigation
Event-driven button logic with audio and animation feedback
Modular, reusable widget components: WBP_Graphics, WBP_Audio, WBP_PauseMenu, WBP_MainMenuMaster, WBP_Options
0.3s transition timing for a premium, responsive feel
Fully anchored responsive layout across device resolutions
Technical stack:
UMG Framework
Audio System Integration (real-time volume control)
State Management & Event Dispatching
Animation Sequencing
Level-Widget Communication
What separates high-quality studio UI from the rest comes down to three things: modular architecture, clean event dispatching, and obsessive attention to micro-interactions.