Best of Unity — August 2024

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   Game programming patterns with Unity 6

   An updated edition of the e-book *Level up your code with design patterns and SOLID* for Unity is now available, featuring enhanced content and a sample project based on Unity 6. This guide covers key design patterns including Factory, Object Pooling, Singleton, Command, State, Observer, MVP, MVVM, Strategy, Flyweight, and Dirty Flag, and includes actionable examples for implementing SOLID principles. The sample project can be downloaded from the Unity Asset Store and follows the concepts explained in the guide.

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   Unity·2y

   Learn and Build Multiplayer Games this Summer with Unity 6

   This summer, focus on building multiplayer games with Unity 6. Take advantage of new learning materials, webinars, and live streams designed to help you utilize Unity's latest multiplayer features. Learn how to implement LiveOps for better player retention and get up to speed with Unity 6 Preview packages like Multiplayer Play Mode and the Multiplayer Services Package. Join community sessions on Twitch and download the new VR Multiplayer Template to create immersive games for Meta Quest and other OpenXR devices.

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   Shader Graph Tutorial for Unity HDRP & URP

   Unity's Shader Graph team has released a new set of over 25 Shader Graph assets along with tutorials that demonstrate how to create realistic environments. These assets, supporting both HDRP and URP, allow users to modify and build on them quickly without starting from scratch. Key features include pre-made shaders for terrain, rocks, water, and decals. Users can import these samples via the Package Manager for streamlined shader creation and optimization.

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