UE5: Simple Triggered Cutscene Tutorial

Create a clean, reusable cutscene system using Trigger Volumes and Sequencer.

This setup uses basic Blueprint logic, trigger overlap events, and Unreal’s Level Sequencer to play an in-game cutscene the moment the player enters a zone. The goal is to create a cinematic moment that feels intentional and controlled, not scripted or janky.

This guide focuses strictly on triggered cutscenes tied to gameplay. It does not cover dialogue systems, complex animation blending, multiplayer replication, or advanced cinematic pipelines. Everything here is beginner-friendly, reusable, and easy to expand in real projects.

You’ll learn:

How to create a simple cinematic using a CineCamera and Sequencer

How to trigger a cutscene using a Trigger Volume

How to disable player input while the cutscene plays

How to calculate cutscene duration automatically

How to restore player control cleanly when the sequence ends

How to reuse this pattern for boss intros, reveals, and environment moments

By the end, you’ll have a fully working triggered cutscene system that snaps seamlessly between gameplay and cinematic control. This Blueprint pattern works for boss reveals, puzzle hints, environmental storytelling, and any moment where you want the player to stop and look.

0:00 Intro
0:24 Step 1 - Project Setup
0:48 Step 2 — Create the “Boss” Character for the Cutscene
1:46 Step 3 — Set Up the CineCamera and Build the Cutscene
3:32 Step 4 — Trigger the Cutscene When the Player Enters the Zone
5:34 Step 5 — Play the Cutscene and Restore Player Control
6:43 Test
7:03 Outro

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