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Set up a 2D player character

Tutorial

Beginner

+10 XP

25 Mins

(5072)

Summary

In this tutorial you’ll create a GameObject for the player character and move it using your own customs script.
By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to do the following:
Create a GameObject using a sprite.
Describe how 2D positions are controlled in Unity.
Write a custom C# script to set a GameObject’s position using information stored in a variable.

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2DAdventure_StarterAssets.zip

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Last updated: May 05, 2025

2022.3

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English

Set up a 2D player character