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+# 🚨 DEPRECATED 🚨 
+The Unreal 5.0 branch is deprecated, please update to the latest Unreal Version for active development.
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 # Unreal Project Template
 Unreal Engine project template catering to the common use cases at RWTH VR. Contains nDisplayExtensions, AixCAVE config files, launch scripts and more.