Unity Partners With Apple to Launch Developer Program for Vision Pro

Unity, the renowned game engine maker, has launched a developer program to support its users in creating experiences for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro.

The subscription platform that enables developers to create games, has been working closely with the Cupertino titan to introduce a new beta program. This collaboration aims to empower Unity developers to build apps for Apple Vision Pro, an exciting new platform.

Unity Collaborates With Apple to Bring Game Creator Program

Ralph Hauwert, SVP & GM of Unity Runtime, Editor, and Ecosystems, expressed enthusiasm about working with Apple to expand the ecosystem of millions of game and app developers.

With Unity's PolySpatial technology combined with Apple's Reality-Kit app rendering, developers can create apps and games that seamlessly blend in with other visionOS apps, providing a unified look and feel, according to Apple Insider.

Apple's Vice President of the Vision Products Group, Mike Rockwell, praised the community of developers using Unity's powerful authoring tools, anticipating exceptional apps for Apple Vision Pro.

Unity-based apps and games will run natively on the platform, taking advantage of visionary features such as low latency pass-through and high-resolution rendering.

Unity's Tools For Apple Vision Pro

The integration of Unity's PolySpatial technology with Apple's RealityKit application rendering ensures a consistent look and feel for content created in Unity. Moreover, new authoring workflows will simplify the process of connecting digital content to the physical world.

Developers can optimize their applications for either passthrough or dynamic foveated rendering, while Unity provides tools to implement hand and eye controls seamlessly on Apple Vision Pro. Popular Unity features like AR Foundation and XR Interaction Toolkit will also be available on the platform.

Before Unity brought new features to Apple Vision Pro, it first announced that it would help Meta Quest 3 and Mixed Reality when it comes to VR development.

How to Register for Unity Beta Program

As per MIXED, developers can now sign up for the beta program on Unity's website and receive email notifications once access is unlocked.

Registration for the game creator program is easy. All you have to do is to fill up the information asked such as email address, job title, and more.

Meanwhile, the devs will be required to utilize the Unity 2022 LTS software. This is currently up for download. As soon as the Unity features are already accessible, you can check your email for notifications. By this time, they are now unlocked and ready to be used.

As Apple braces for the release of Vision Pro slated in early 2024 in the US, the company gears for introducing more immersive features that users will enjoy.