Unity has announced its partnership with Google to support the newly unveiled experimental Android XR platform, beginning immediately. Developers using Unity 6 can now access the public experimental release to create immersive experiences for future Android XR devices.
The platform leverages Unity’s advanced XR tools, including hand and eye tracking, occlusion, foveated rendering, and compositing layers, allowing developers to fully utilize Android XR’s unique features. Developers can create entirely new applications or expand existing apps and games for the platform. Unity’s adoption of OpenXR standards further simplifies the process, enabling seamless porting for existing OpenXR-supported games and apps.
Andrew Eiche of Owlchemy Labs praised the platform’s accessibility, stating, “Porting has never been easier. Whether it’s a team of four or 400, any studio can transition without difficulty.” Unity also shared detailed guidelines for creating content on Android XR via its official website, encouraging developers to dive into this next-generation platform.
Developers looking to optimize their content for Android XR are advised to follow several steps. First, create projects using Unity 6 and integrate the Android XR package. Leveraging open standards like OpenXR and Vulkan can streamline the porting process and optimize rendering performance on Android XR.
Unity is also hosting educational initiatives such as the XR Unlocked technical sessions. These sessions, involving Unity experts, executives, and VR, AR, and mobile developers, provide insights into content creation and porting for Android XR. Upcoming resources, including online sessions from Google, will be made available to keep developers informed.
For those eager to gain hands-on experience, Android XR Developer Bootcamps are being held globally, offering participants opportunities to develop, test, and optimize apps and games. These boot camps provide access to platform experts and detailed guidance tailored to the Android XR ecosystem.
Unity highlighted the types of content that can be built for Android XR. Developers can craft fully immersive applications, enabling users to interact with lifelike virtual environments. Alternatively, they can enhance existing Android apps by integrating XR elements for a more engaging user experience. Unity’s XR tools, such as the XR Interaction Toolkit and AR Foundation, simplify interaction design and support multiplatform AR features, reducing the need for extensive code rewrites.
The new platform encourages collaboration through Unity forums, where updates and discussions about Android XR are regularly shared. Developers can bookmark Android XR-tagged posts for quick access to the latest news.
With these developments, Unity aims to empower developers to push the boundaries of XR technology. By offering robust tools and streamlined workflows, the partnership between Unity and Google is set to transform immersive experiences on Android XR.
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Unity has announced its partnership with Google to support the newly unveiled experimental Android XR platform, beginning immediately. Developers using Unity 6 can now access the public experimental release to create immersive experiences for future Android XR devices.
The platform leverages Unity’s advanced XR tools, including hand and eye tracking, occlusion, foveated rendering, and compositing layers, allowing developers to fully utilize Android XR’s unique features. Developers can create entirely new applications or expand existing apps and games for the platform. Unity’s adoption of OpenXR standards further simplifies the process, enabling seamless porting for existing OpenXR-supported games and apps.
Andrew Eiche of Owlchemy Labs praised the platform’s accessibility, stating, “Porting has never been easier. Whether it’s a team of four or 400, any studio can transition without difficulty.” Unity also shared detailed guidelines for creating content on Android XR via its official website, encouraging developers to dive into this next-generation platform.
Developers looking to optimize their content for Android XR are advised to follow several steps. First, create projects using Unity 6 and integrate the Android XR package. Leveraging open standards like OpenXR and Vulkan can streamline the porting process and optimize rendering performance on Android XR.
Unity is also hosting educational initiatives such as the XR Unlocked technical sessions. These sessions, involving Unity experts, executives, and VR, AR, and mobile developers, provide insights into content creation and porting for Android XR. Upcoming resources, including online sessions from Google, will be made available to keep developers informed.
For those eager to gain hands-on experience, Android XR Developer Bootcamps are being held globally, offering participants opportunities to develop, test, and optimize apps and games. These boot camps provide access to platform experts and detailed guidance tailored to the Android XR ecosystem.
Unity highlighted the types of content that can be built for Android XR. Developers can craft fully immersive applications, enabling users to interact with lifelike virtual environments. Alternatively, they can enhance existing Android apps by integrating XR elements for a more engaging user experience. Unity’s XR tools, such as the XR Interaction Toolkit and AR Foundation, simplify interaction design and support multiplatform AR features, reducing the need for extensive code rewrites.
The new platform encourages collaboration through Unity forums, where updates and discussions about Android XR are regularly shared. Developers can bookmark Android XR-tagged posts for quick access to the latest news.
With these developments, Unity aims to empower developers to push the boundaries of XR technology. By offering robust tools and streamlined workflows, the partnership between Unity and Google is set to transform immersive experiences on Android XR.
