Unity MARS FAQs

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General Questions

Do you need to have a Unity license to purchase Unity MARS?

Yes, a Unity license is required to use MARS. Every subscription tier, including Personal, is supported.

Which Unity plans offer MARS?

Every Unity plan supports MARS. However, regardless of your plan, access to MARS is by paid subscription.

How much does a Unity MARS license cost?

MARS includes a free trial period of 45 days, after which access to MARS is by annual subscription, billed at either $50/month or $600/year.

Is Unity MARS a cloud-based product?

No, the MARS editor extension is not currently a cloud-based product.

Are floating licenses available?

Floating licenses are not available at this time.

Which Unity versions are compatible with Unity MARS?

Unity MARS is officially supported by 2019.3 and will soon be compatible with 2019 LTS and 2020.1.

How does Unity MARS work with AR Foundation?

AR Foundation is the preferred method for bringing real-world understanding into Unity MARS at runtime. Unity MARS officially supports AR Foundation 2.1.8 and closely follows preview and verified AR Foundation packages.

How does Unity MARS work with Unity Reflect?

MARS shares some technology with Unity Reflect, but these are currently independent Unity products.

Can I use photogrammetry scans in Unity MARS?

Yes, you can import scanned and modeled environments for use as MARS simulation environments.

Is there a discount for teachers and students?

We do not have a discount for students at this time, but stay tuned. If you are a post-secondary educational institution, please visit this page to learn more.

How do I install Unity MARS?

When you purchase MARS, you will be provided with MARS_Installer.unitypackage. Open Unity and import by going to Assets > Import Package > Custom package...

What are companion apps and are they available today?

The Unity MARS Companion is an app that enables in-situation authoring and data capture on AR devices. The Unity MARS Companion is available in beta on iOS and Android mobile devices. You can learn more about our beta program here.

How can I manage my subscription?

To manage, view, or disable your Unity MARS subscription, visit id.unity.com > My Account > My Seats.