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Software Overview

Unity is a popular game engine used to develop console, desktop, mobile, and browser-based video games. Professional development studios and independent developers alike use Unity to create 3D and 2D games.

Primarily, Unity game developers work within the engine's Integrated Development Environment (IDE), known as the Unity Editor. After creating an Editor project, developers can import outside game assets, such as 3D models, animations, textures, and sound effects, for use in that project. They can then integrate those assets into Unity scenes, alongside terrain, materials, shaders, animations, game physics, and game logic created in Unity.

A basic version of Unity is available for free, allowing students and independent developers to learn how to use the engine and publish their own video games. However, professional development studios use the Pro, Enterprise, or Industry versions of Unity, which contain additional features, training, and support.

Summary

Unity is an industry-standard game engine that has been used to create some of the world's most successful and popular video games. The engine is especially popular among independent developers, thanks to its availability, reliability, and ease of use.

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