Introduction to Unit 4

In this unit, you’ll learn how to implement visual effects (VFX) in Unity. Then you’ll apply those new skills and add VFX to your own game.

VFX is essential to real-time 3D projects and the broader industry. It enhances visual elements and creates immersive experiences through dynamic simulations, realistic particles, and stunning visuals.

Image from VFX Showcase video.

In this tutorial, you’ll get a quick overview of what to expect from this unit about VFX.

Complete the VFX project

To learn how to create VFX with Unity, you will first work through a new project step-by-step, learning all of the necessary skills along the way. Specifically, you will learn to create your own visual effects from scratch using Unity’s particle systems, including fire, weather effects, and a puff of smoke.

By the end, your VFX project could look something like this:

Apply VFX to your own game

After you’ve completed the VFX project, you will have all the skills you need to implement VFX in your game. At a minimum, you will add the following elements:

• A particle effect when the player collides with a pickup.
• A particle effect when the enemy collides with the player.

By the end, your game should look something like this:

Now that you have a good understanding of what to expect from this unit, you’re ready to get started. Next, you’ll get started on the VFX project to learn how to create particle effects from scratch in Unity.