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Version: 1.3.0

Installation

Use this guide to install Unity Netcode for GameObjects (NGO) 1.0.0 and later.

Prerequisites​

Before installing Netcode, you should ensure you have:

  • An active Unity account with a valid license.
  • A Netcode-supported installation of Unity. See Netcode's requirements for full details.
  • An existing Unity project. If you don't have a project yet, see Get started with NGO.

Netcode Installation Requirements​

Netcode supports the following Unity versions:

Netcode supports the following platforms:

  • Windows, MacOS, and Linux
  • iOS and Android
  • XR platforms running on Windows, Android, and iOS operating systems
  • Most closed platforms, such as consoles. Contact the NGO development team for more information about specific closed platforms.
    • When working with consoles (such as PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch), there might be Netcode-specific policies you should be aware of while testing and before launching your game live. Refer to the console's internal documentation for more information. This content is typically protected by NDA.
  • WebGL (requires NGO 1.2.0+ and UTP 2.0.0+). Note: Although NGO 1.2.0 introduces WebGL support, there's a bug in NGO 1.2.0 that impacts WebGL compatibility, so it's recommended to use NGO 1.3.0+.

Installing with the Package Manager​

Install the Netcode for GameObjects package:

  1. From the Unity Editor, select Window > Package Manager.
  2. From the Package Manager, select Add (+) > Add package by name…
  3. Type (or copy and paste) com.unity.netcode.gameobjects into the package name field, then select Add.
note

If you're using Unity Editor version 2020.3 LTS or earlier, there's no option to add a package by name. In this case, use Add package from git URL instead:

  1. From the Unity Editor, select Window > Package Manager.
  2. From the Package Manager, select Add (+) > Add package by git URL…
  3. Type (or copy and paste) https://github.com/Unity-Technologies/com.unity.netcode.gameobjects into the git URL field, then select Add.

Next Steps​

See the following content to continue your journey using Netcode: