Packages

Below the Project Location is a list of packages that come preinstalled with Unity. Packages are collections of assets and GameObjects from a Unity Project that get bundled and exported. You can then take them into other Projects and use them there. This can be very useful for reusing scripts and certain elements rather than having to remake them.

Some of these do require a Unity Pro license, but most of them are available in the free version. These packages are very helpful when you’re starting out and can get you up and running quickly for testing simple gameplay ideas and mechanics. While we will not be using any of these to start, note that they are here and available to use in your Projects. We will revisit these packages in Chapter ...

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