Getting started with Unity 2021
If you don't have Unity installed, or are running an earlier version, follow these steps to set up your environment:
- Head over to https://www.unity.com/.
- Select Get started (shown in the following screenshot):
Figure 1.1: Unity homepage
This will take you to the Unity store page. Don't feel overwhelmed by this—you can get Unity completely for free!
If the Unity homepage looks different for you than what you can see in Figure 1.1, you can go directly to https://store.unity.com.
- Select the Personal option. The other paid options offer more advanced functionality and services, but you can check these out on your own:
Figure 1.2: Unity plans and pricing
- After selecting the Personal plan, you'll be asked if you're a first-time or returning user. Select Start here under First-time users:
Figure 1.3: Start creating with the Unity...