Description

Unreal Engine 5.5 is now the latest stable release, bringing improvements in rendering, simulation performance, and editor workflows. Upgrading Project AirSim to support UE 5.5 will ensure long-term maintainability and compatibility with the latest tools and plugins.

Suggested Tasks

• Update the Unreal Engine version requirement in .uproject and plugin descriptor files.
• Resolve API changes and deprecations introduced in UE 5.5.
• Rebuild plugins and verify all modules compile and run.
• Validate packaging and cooking for both Windows and Linux targets.
• Test Pixel Streaming compatibility.
• Update documentation and README to reflect UE 5.5 support.
• Confirm all sample scenes and vehicle assets behave correctly in UE 5.5.

Additional Notes

Some assets or engine subsystems may require changes to maintain compatibility. Review the official UE 5.5 release notes for migration guides and breaking changes:
https://docs.unrealengine.com/5.5/en-US/unreal-engine-5.5-release-notes/