Unity game development

Q: Is the Unity Engine free?

Yes, the Unity Engine is completely free for all to use. A Unity paid subscription is only required when certain revenue thresholds are met or for those looking to gain console access. For more details see our Unity Personal plan.

Q: Do I own the content that I create with Unity Pro?

Yes. You fully own the content that you create with Unity, even if you cancel your subscription.

Q: How can I get shared or “floating” licensing for Unity?

Floating licensing is available exclusively for Unity Enterprise subscribers. If you are interested in shared licensing options for pools of users, please contact Unity Sales or see all subscription FAQs.

Q: Can I build and deploy to closed platforms (like Sony PlayStation® or Xbox®) with Unity?

Yes, you can build and deploy to closed platforms such as Sony PlayStation®,, and Microsoft Xbox® with an active Unity Pro or Unity Enterprise subscription (or 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. Please contact them directly for further details.

Q: Where can I get a free trial of Unity Pro?

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Unity Engine free?

Do I own the content that I create with Unity Pro?

How can I get shared or “floating” licensing for Unity?

Can I build and deploy to closed platforms (like Sony PlayStation® or Xbox®) with Unity?

Where can I get a free trial of Unity Pro?

What are some games that currently use Unity Ads?

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Creator credits: Batman: Arkham Shadow, Camouflaj | Outer Wilds, Mobius Digital | DREDGE, Black Salt Games | I Am Your Beast, Strange Scaffold | Beat Saber, Beat Games | Genshin Impact, miHoYo
As of Q4 2022. Source: Apptopia. Disclaimer: Top mobile games is a blended number defined by the top 1,000 games from each of the Google Play Store and iOS App Store.
As of September 2023. Source: Derived from internal Unity resources.
As of 2023-10-25. Source: Data.ai. Disclaimer: Top 100 games based on 7-day average of worldwide downloads, both on Apple App and Google Play Stores, as of September 19, 2023 from data.ai.