Creating New Projects

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1. Launch the Unity Hub.

2. In the Unity Hub window, ensure you are in the Projects tab.

3. If you have multiple versions of the Editor installed, click on the down arrow to the right of New to select which version to use. Otherwise, simply click New (Figure 01).

4. In the Create a new project window, select the template you wish to use (Figure 02).

2D: Creates a project for 2D development. All cameras will automatically be set to orthographic, and the Scene view will be set to 2D.

3D: The most commonly used template for Unity development. All cameras are set to perspective, and the Scene view is set to 3D.

3D With Extras: This template is the same as 3D, but with example content and presets included as reference.

High Definition RP: This template is configured for use with the High Definition Render Pipeline, which is designed for creating applications with high-end visuals. It also comes with Shadergraph and Post Processing already installed, and includes presets and example content as reference.

LWRP Template: This template is configured for use with the Lightweight Render Pipeline, which is designed for creating applications for low-end to mid-tier hardware. Like High Definition RP, it includes Shadergraph, Post Processing, presets, and example content.

5. Name your project and select where you’d like to save it on your computer.

6. Click Create.

The Hub will close, and your Unity project will be generated. When it’s complete, the Unity Editor will launch. The Editor window ribbon will list your project name, current Scene name, build target, and Unity version (Figure 03).

Creating projects is the first step to developing your own unique applications. The Unity Hub will keep track of all projects you create so you can find your way back to them without difficulty.