Create the Project

The first step is to create the Xcode project using a default template. From Xcode’s App menu, select File New Project... or press N on your keyboard to create a new project as shown in the image.

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When prompted to choose a new template for your project, select the iOS Game template as shown in the following image, and click Next:

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You’re then prompted with the following options as shown in the image.

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