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Hands-On Unity Game Development - Fourth Edition

by Nicolas Alejandro Borromeo, Juan Gabriel Gomila Salas

January 2024

Beginner to intermediate

742 pages

8h 34m

English

Packt Publishing

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Join our book community on DiscordInstalling UnityUnity's technical requirementsUnity versionsInstalling Unity with Unity HubCreating projectsCreating a projectProject structureSummary
Join our book community on DiscordManipulating scenesThe purpose of a sceneThe Scene viewAdding our first GameObject to the sceneNavigating the Scene viewManipulating GameObjectsGameObjects and componentsUnderstanding componentsManipulating componentsUnderstanding object HierarchiesParenting of objectsPossible usesManaging GameObjects using PrefabsCreating PrefabsPrefab-instance relationshipPrefab variantsSaving scenes and projectsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordDefining our game conceptCreating a landscape with TerrainDiscussing Height MapsCreating and configuring Height MapsAuthoring Height MapsAdding Height Map detailsCreating shapes with ProBuilderInstalling ProBuilderCreating a shapeManipulating the meshAdding detailsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordImporting assetsImporting assets from the internetImporting assets from the Asset StoreImporting assets from Unity packagesIntegrating assetsIntegrating terrain texturesIntegrating meshesIntegrating texturesConfiguring assetsConfiguring meshesConfiguring texturesAssembling the sceneSummary
Join our book community on DiscordIntroducing scriptingCreating scriptsInitial setupCreating a C# scriptAdding fieldsCreating a Visual ScriptUsing events and instructionsEvents and instructions in C#Events and instructions in Visual ScriptingUsing fields in instructionsCommon beginner C# script errorsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordImplementing movementMoving objects through TransformUsing InputUnderstanding Delta TimeImplementing spawningSpawning objectsTiming actionsDestroying objectsUsing the new Input SystemInstalling the new Input SystemCreating Input MappingsUsing Mappings in our scriptsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordConfiguring physicsSetting shapesPhysics object typesFiltering collisionsDetecting collisionsDetecting Trigger eventsModifying the other objectMoving with physicsApplying forcesTweaking physicsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordCreating object managersSharing variables with the Singleton design patternSharing variables with Visual ScriptingCreating managersCreating Game ModesImproving our code with eventsSummary
Join our book community on DiscordGathering information with sensorsCreating three-filter sensors with C#Creating Three-Filters sensors with Visual ScriptingDebugging with gizmosMaking decisions with FSMsCreating the FSM in C#Creating transitionsCreating the FSM in Visual ScriptingExecuting FSM actionsCalculating our scene's NavMeshUsing PathfindingAdding the final detailsSummary

Join our book community on DiscordIntroducing shaders and URPShader PipelineRender Pipeline and URPURP built-in shadersCreating shaders with Shader GraphCreating our first Shader GraphUsing TexturesCombining TexturesApplying transparencyCreating Vertex EffectsSummary

Overview

Master the art of game development using the latest Unity 2023 technology. This book is designed to guide both beginners and experienced developers through building engaging and immersive 3D games, utilizing advanced features like Augmented Reality (AR) and the Data-Oriented Technology Stack (DOTS). By following this hands-on approach, you'll learn the techniques needed to bring your creative game ideas to life.

What this Book will help me do

Master Unity 2023 fundamentals and create your own 3D games from scratch.
Use C# and Visual Scripting to implement player movements, UI, and dynamic gameplay mechanics.
Develop AI-driven non-player characters with Finite State Machines and sensor-based behaviors.
Utilize the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) to create visually stunning and realistic game environments.
Optimize game performance using profiling tools and advanced features like DOTS.

Author(s)

Nicolas Alejandro Borromeo and Juan Gabriel Gomila Salas are seasoned game developers and educators with extensive experience in Unity development. They bring practical knowledge and a passion for teaching to help others succeed in crafting compelling video games. Their approachable style and emphasis on hands-on learning aim to empower readers to achieve their creative ambitions with Unity.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for aspiring and experienced game developers who want to expand their skills in Unity and build next-generation games. Beginners will benefit from the clear learning path, while intermediate developers can deepen their understanding of new Unity features like AR and DOTS. Understanding some fundamental programming concepts will help you maximize your results, but the book is also accessible to those new to programming.