The basic functions of the replay system are to start or stop recording a demo, or play back a previously-recorded demo. When viewing a replay, a DemoNetDriver will have access to all of the replicated information that was available during live play (as well as special data fields designated as relevant only to replays) so that it can reconstruct the events of the game from this data. The way this works involves the DemoNetDriver passing network data to a Replay Streamer, which handles the process of filtering and storing the data.
Even if a project doesn't have a multiplayer mode, any project set up to replicate data is compatible with the Replay System without the need for further modification. At a high level, the Replay system works by using a DemoNetDriver to read data drawn from the built-in replication system, similar to how a NetDriver operates in a live, networked gameplay environment.
Unreal Engine (UE) features a Replay system which can record gameplay for later viewing. This feature is available in all games, from live, multiplayer games played on dedicated servers, to single-player games, and even including Play-In-Editor sessions.
