Unreal Engine 5 · Blueprint → C++
Open Level by Name in Unreal Engine 5 C++
Open Level (by Name) is UGameplayStatics::OpenLevel(this, "MapName"), which performs a travel to load a different level by its name.
Blueprint node & C++ equivalent
#include "Kismet/GameplayStatics.h"
UGameplayStatics::OpenLevel(
this, // World context object
"ExampleMap" // Level name
);What does Open Level do?
Open Level loads a new map and tears down the current one, restarting gameplay in the destination level. It is how you move from a main menu to a gameplay level or between mission maps.
The level is identified by name, which can be the short package name or a full path.
The C++ equivalent
Include Kismet/GameplayStatics.h and call UGameplayStatics::OpenLevel(this, "ExampleMap"). The first argument is the world context object and the second is the level name passed as an FName.
OpenLevel supports optional arguments for absolute travel and a URL options string, useful for passing parameters like game mode overrides to the new level.
Frequently asked questions
How do I load a level by name in UE5 C++?+
Call UGameplayStatics::OpenLevel(this, "YourMapName") from Kismet/GameplayStatics.h. It travels to and loads the named map at runtime.
Can I pass options when opening a level in C++?+
Yes. OpenLevel accepts an optional URL options string after the level name, letting you pass key-value parameters such as game mode or listen-server flags.