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• 6 ways to start building for Android XR with Unity 6 December 12, 2024
  Today, Google unveiled Android XR, a new Android platform built for next-generation devices. We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Google to provide experimental platform support for Android XR, including dedicated documentation and optimizations to help you provide comfortable, performant experiences for players and users. For extensive info on all the tools and features we […]
• Mobile Gaming’s Shift from Hyper to Hybrid-Casual Games December 12, 2024
  In the State of Play series, we share in-depth interviews with featured industry experts at Unity events.In our first interview, we sat down with Samantha Benjamin, Director of Growth and LiveOps at Supersonic from Unity. At Appfest 2024, Samantha analyzed mobile gaming’s industry-wide shift from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games. Here, she shares her insights into […]
• Get our new technical e-book on multiplayer networking for Unity developers December 10, 2024
  Are you an experienced developer of single-player games that plans to make your first multiplayer project in Unity? Then be sure to check out our new technical e-book for multiplayer networking, which is now available to download.We made this all-new guide with a twofold aim: First, to provide you with a foundational, detailed explanation of […]
• Get the most out of the VFX Graph in Unity 6 with our updated e-book for artists December 2, 2024
  To orchestrate their creations, visual effects artists need a sophisticated understanding of shape, lighting effects, color, volume of particle effects, speed of movement, and timing.The VFX Graph is Unity’s node-based visual logic system for creating visual effects in games. It provides all the capabilities you need to create GPU-accelerated visual effects.Now, you can get our […]
• Unity for Humanity 2025 grant now open December 2, 2024
  Real-time 3D (RT3D) is transforming how we approach social impact, and we’re excited to continue supporting creators who harness this technology to build a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that applications are open for the Unity for Humanity 2025 Grant, an opportunity for creators to secure funding for their […]
• Games made with Unity: November 2024 December 2, 2024
  November was packed with game releases and some pretty sizable updates, including the new Undead update for DOTS-powered Diplomacy is Not an Option from our friends at Door 407. Want to use mountains of corpses as barriers? Now, you can!Steam curator list: Better TogetherWith many families coming together for the holiday season soon, we thought […]
• 6 Ways to Get Started with Unity 6 November 25, 2024
  The exciting release of Unity 6 is here, marking a significant milestone in the world of game development and real-time 3D applications. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, Unity 6 offers a wealth of features and enhancements designed to unleash your creative potential. This blog will guide you through six effective ways […]
• Unity 6 UI Toolkit: News and updates November 19, 2024
  In the fast-paced world of game development, creating an engaging user interface (UI) is just as crucial as refining game mechanics or crafting stunning visuals. A well-designed UI serves as the bridge between players and the experience you've crafted – it can make or break immersion. As games grow in complexity, the need for intuitive, […]
• Our complete guide to setting up version control for your team – now for Unity 6 November 18, 2024
  It’s not uncommon for teammates in a game development studio to have varying levels of experience with using a version control system. An artist might tap their programmer colleague on the shoulder when they need to push or commit a change to the main repository because they’re unfamiliar with the software. We also hear stories […]
• Extend Your Holiday Success: Q5 Strategies for Mobile User Acquisition November 14, 2024
  While the holiday season remains a busy time of year with consumers being inundated with sales, deals, and general holiday rush, an often-overlooked time period for advertisers is between the day after Christmas and mid-January. This is otherwise known as Q5, where the rush of the holidays are over, but many are still gearing up […]