Developer Tools
Optional developer tools for Steam and Epic Online Services
Developer Tools
These optional tools help with development and deployment workflows. They are not included with the plugin and must be downloaded separately.
Epic Online Services Tools
EOS Dev Auth Tool
The Dev Auth Tool allows local authentication during development without requiring a full Epic Games login flow.
Download:
- Go to Epic Developer Portal
- Navigate to your product → Game Services → Tools
- Download Dev Auth Tool for your platform
Available platforms:
- Windows (x64)
- macOS (x64)
Usage:
- Run the Dev Auth Tool
- Log in with your Epic Games account
- Create a credential name (e.g., "MyDevCredential")
- Use the port number shown (default: 8080)
- In your game, use
DevAuthlogin type with the credential name
EOS Bootstrapper
Required for launching your game through Epic Games Store.
Download:
- Go to Epic Developer Portal
- Navigate to your product → Distribution → Launcher
- Download EOSBootstrapper.exe
Installation: Place in your game's shipping build directory alongside the game executable.
EOS Anti-Cheat Tools
Required only if using Easy Anti-Cheat integration.
Download:
- Go to Epic Developer Portal
- Navigate to your product → Game Services → Anti-Cheat
- Download Anti-Cheat tools for your target platforms
Platforms:
- Windows (x64)
- Linux (x64)
- macOS
Documentation: EOS Anti-Cheat Integration Guide
Epic Online Services Installer
Redistributable installer for end users who need EOS services.
Download: Available from Epic Developer Portal under Distribution tools.
Steam Developer Tools
SteamCMD
Command-line tool for uploading builds to Steam.
Download:
- Go to Steamworks Partner Site (requires partner access)
- Download SteamCMD for your platform
Documentation: SteamCMD Documentation
Steam Content Builder Tools
GUI tools for preparing and uploading Steam depots.
Download:
- Access Steamworks Partner Site
- Navigate to your app → SteamPipe → Download tools
Tools included:
- SteamPipeGUI - Visual depot builder
- ContentPrep - Content preparation utilities
Installation (Optional)
If you want to use Steam tools directly from the plugin directory:
Plugins/UltimateCrossplayIntegrationKit/Source/ThirdParty/SteamSdk/tools/Notes
- All tools listed here are optional for plugin functionality
- The plugin works without any of these tools installed
- Steam tools require a Steamworks partner account
- EOS tools require an Epic Games developer account with an active product