Get started with Unity for console development
Your complete professional solution to create, launch, and operate successful console games.

Multiplatform from the start
Success starts at concept. Think about building for console platforms before you begin development.

Focus on shipping quality games
Unity’s industry-leading solutions enable teams to become more agile and create more quickly to launch quality games on time.

New to console development?
Start with resources to help you gain approval with platform holders and get started on developing your game.
Brilliant, breathtaking games created with Unity
Creators of all kinds are using Unity to bring their games to life across multiple platforms. Check out some of the stunning player experiences powered by Unity.
Creating with textureless art
Tomas Sala is the solo creator behind The Falconeer, a multiplatform title made with Unity. Join Tomas as he explains how he achieved beautiful game art and an open world of wonder with carefully handcrafted geometry and highly technical shaders.

Publishing your game to multiple platforms
Wlad Marhulets is the creator of the award-winning DARQ, a horror action-adventure puzzle game that takes place in the middle of a lucid nightmare. Marhulets is a multitalented solo developer who has brought his first title to PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Switch.
Discover what Marhulets has to say about his experience in scaling for multiple platforms.

Discover more success stories
Looking for more guides, resources, and updates from Unity? Our new hub gathers great content to help indie developers, from preproduction to LiveOps.
Resources
How Ori landed on more platforms
This case study of Ori: Will of the Wisps reveals how Unity helped a small studio create and launch on multiple platforms. From powering greater platform reach to unparalleled extensibility, Unity enabled Moon Studios access more players.
Five mistakes to avoid when porting your game to Switch
Download this free e-book to discover battle-tested tips to help you bring your games to the Nintendo Switch.
Mediatonic: Case study
Learn how Mediatonic went massively multiplayer with Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Launching the game on PlayStation 4 and PC, the studio reached new levels of complexity with help from Unity Multiplay.
Frequently asked questions
Before gaining access to the build modules, you have to apply for developer status and require approval from each of the platform holders in order to develop for their platforms. Additionally, an active Unity Pro subscription (or with a Preferred Platform license key provided by the respective platform holder) is required for development on these closed platforms.
Yes, you can build and deploy to closed platforms such as Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Xbox with an active Unity Pro subscription (or with a Preferred Platform license key provided by the respective platform holder).
You will also require approval from each platform holder in order to develop for their platforms. Check out each of the platform pages for their respective developer registration for more information.
Unity Pro costs $150/month or $1,800/year, and this includes one seat. Please see our store for all products and purchasing information.
Yes. You fully own the content you create with Unity, even if you cancel your subscription.
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