How the Query system in Unity MARS does procedural layout
The Query system in Unity MARS simplifies the creation of augmented reality (AR) experiences that adapt to the real world around them. Based on constraints that you specify, it finds a way to lay out the scene in a given environment. Read on to learn more about how it works.…Read More
The makers of Skeleton Crew reveal details of upcoming beta in exclusive Creator Spotlight session
Watch the behind-the-scenes interview with Cinder Cone, creators of Skeleton Crew. Beta kicking off October 29 and we have keys for you! Today Unity is thrilled to premiere our Creator Spotlight series with an in-depth conversation with Cinder Cone, the studio behind the highly anticipated upcoming gothic platformer Skeleton Crew.…Read More
Next-Gen Technology: How new Xbox devices, Unity and one man’s vision combined to create the visually stunning, The Falconeer
The Made with Unity title, The Falconeer, will be launching exclusively on the Xbox family of devices, including Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PC on November 10, 2020. We talked with the game’s sole creator, Tomas Sala, who shares details on his development experience, what he discovered while…Read More
Unity Safe Mode available in 2020.2 beta
Unity Safe Mode is available in Unity 2020.2 beta. This improves how Unity behaves when opening a project that has script compilation errors. If there are compilation errors at Editor startup, you will be prompted to enter Safe Mode. This mode is designed to provide the best environment for resolving…Read More
Validate your skills with a Unity Certification
In 2019, the need for software engineers in the AR, VR and gaming industries saw massive growth, with demand for AR and VR engineers growing 1,400% and gaming engineers 146%. As the world’s leading platform for creating and operating interactive, real-time 3D content, Unity and those with Unity skills play…Read More
The road to 2021: Team “Quality of Life”
We recently shared our roadmap for 2021. Now we invite you inside Unity to meet some of the teams working towards these goals. In this first post of a new series, we are zooming in on a team that operates under the codename “Quality of Life.” Our Unity 2021 roadmap…Read More
Dead Pixels casts real-time into prime time TV
A clever mix of live-action and made-with-Unity animation, the TV series Dead Pixels originally aired on Channel 4’s E4 in the UK. This summer, it landed a weekly slot on U.S. network The CW. Now, London animation studio Keyframe Studios finds itself delivering season two sequences in a speedrun. If…Read More
Tips for working more effectively with the Asset Database
The Asset Import Pipeline v2 is the new default asset pipeline in Unity, replacing the Asset Import Pipeline v1 with a rewritten asset database to enable fast platform switching. It lays the foundations for scalable asset imports with robust dependency tracking. Read on to explore how the Asset Database works…Read More
Unite Now is back, with even more content!
We’re bringing back Unite Now, with more sessions, demos, and new shows. Dive into Unite Now year-round to join us for live sessions or watch sessions on-demand, starting October 13. Back in April, as more events were shifting to be virtual experiences, we launched Unite Now, as a free series…Read More
Fixing Time.deltaTime in Unity 2020.2 for smoother gameplay: What did it take?
Unity 2020.2 beta introduces a fix to an issue that afflicts many development platforms: inconsistent Time.deltaTime values, which lead to jerky, stuttering movements. Read this blog post to understand what was going on and how the upcoming version of Unity helps you create slightly smoother gameplay. Since the dawn of…Read More
Create jaw-dropping graphics with these High Definition Render Pipeline resources
Learn how to bring your high-fidelity graphics to life. We’ve gathered the latest tutorial content to enhance your game in the High Definition Render Pipeline – plus sample projects that are available for download. The High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP) delivers state-of-the-art graphics on high-end platforms. HDRP is best to use…Read More
New performance improvements in Unity 2020.2
The Unity 2020.2 release features several optimizations that are now available for testing in beta. Read on to see where you can expect to see major speed-ups and get behind-the-scenes insights into what we’ve done to make these improvements. Writing high-performance code is an integral part of efficient software development…Read More
Unity’s future starts with U
Today is a historic day for Unity as we list on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock ticker symbol “U”. I’ve spent a few decades working in games and technology. One of the most enjoyable and surprising days I can recall was in the fall of 2013 when…Read More
Go Lean and Go Green: Green Technology to Future Proof Your Business
In 2018 the green technology market was valued at $6.85 billion. This figure is projected to increase to $44.61 billion, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 26%. This change comes as a response to our present-day environmental crisis. In this sense, green technology provides a knife for our…Read More
The latest news from Facebook Connect 2020
The Oculus Quest 2 is here, with full Unity support. Get all the latest news from Facebook Connect 2020, and learn more about building your next VR experience for Oculus. Unity support for Oculus Quest 2 The Oculus Quest 2 is here, with full Unity support. It’s lighter, faster, and…Read More
Add Unity-powered features to your app using Unity as a Library
You can enhance your existing apps by easily adding AR, real-time rendering, mini-games and more into your native mobile experience. Unity 2019.4 LTS adds support for using Unity as a Library controlled by Android/Java and iOS/Objective C apps. As we announced last June, Unity is creating solutions for developers who…Read More
Unity 2020.2 beta is now available and we welcome your feedback
With Unity 2020.2, we’re continuing our 2020 focus on performance, stability and workflow improvements. Join the beta and let us know what you think about the upcoming tools. Based on our community’s feedback, we committed to ensuring greater stability and improving quality of life for all users as we entered…Read More
Prototyping for better games: Lessons from mobile gaming giant Gameloft Montreal
When you start developing a big project, you don’t want to learn too late that your great idea isn’t quite as fun as you’d hoped. Developing a game requires time and resources, so you need to put your efforts into projects with the greatest possibility of success. How can you…Read More
Enterprise gaming CDN: Get started in an hour, with Unity’s Cloud Content Delivery
We’re launching Cloud Content Delivery – a powerful end-to-end content management solution for developers to help you get your game content to the right users at the right time. Developing, managing and delivering content is resource-intensive and fraught with challenges. Few reliable end-to-end solutions are available to help studios…Read More
Create your first game, brick by virtual brick, with the LEGOⓇ Microgame
New users can start creating in Unity faster than ever with the LEGO Microgame (currently in beta), our most recent addition to the Microgames series. Unity’s Microgames are guided experiences designed to get new users working in the Editor quickly and easily. They’re designed to help you move swiftly from…Read More