SteamCore PRO — explained for beginners

What it is:
SteamCore PRO is a plugin for Unreal Engine that connects your game to Steam. It acts like a bridge, so your game can use Steam’s online features without complicated coding.

What it does:
It lets players host and join multiplayer games, talk with built-in voice chat, unlock achievements, save progress to the cloud, download mods from the Workshop, and use in-game items.

Why it matters:
Instead of building all this yourself, you drop in ready-made tools that just work. This saves time, makes your game feel professional, and helps players enjoy the full Steam experience.

eelDev – SteamCore PRO Features

• Blueprints: All key Steamworks Interfaces are available in Blueprints. No coding required.
• Multiplayer: Password-protected lobbies and regional matchmaking
• Voice: VOIP with microphone support
• Progress: Achievements/stats/progress all through Steam
• Friends/Invites: Join/invite games from the overlay; see Steam friends
• Workshop: UGC/Mods with Steam Workshop support
• Cloud & Inventory: Store player data with remote storage and manage tradable or unlockable items using Steam Inventory.
• Server Authentication: Verify game ownership with dedicated and listen server support for secure online play.
• Networking Options: Support both P2P relay connections and direct IP server joins in one streamlined setup.
• Custom Online Subsystem: Operates independently from Unreal’s default system for greater flexibility and future-proof updates.