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Unity 2022 in 3D: First Person Shooters and Game AI

Unity 2022 in 3D: First Person Shooters and Game AI

This course is part of Unity 2022 by Example Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design and build 3D FPS levels using Unity 2022 tools and workflows.
Integrate audio and lighting systems to enhance game environments.
Implement AI behavior using sensors, behavior trees, and ML-Agents.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course focuses on advancing your Unity skills by building immersive 3D first-person shooters (FPS) and implementing AI-driven gameplay. You will explore 3D level design, integrating audio, and using AI to create dynamic, challenging enemies. This course equips you with the ability to build engaging and interactive 3D games using Unity 2022.

Through practical projects, learners will transition from 2D to 3D game development, diving into first-person shooter (FPS) mechanics. You'll develop modular game levels, integrate lighting and audio, and explore AI systems that enhance gameplay. You'll also learn about behavior trees, sensors, and machine learning agents, giving you the skills to create intelligent game characters that react to players. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical projects, ensuring that each learner not only understands the fundamentals but also applies them in real-world game development scenarios. You will develop the skills to design engaging levels, improve gameplay with AI, and polish the player experience to a professional standard. This course is ideal for intermediate game developers who want to elevate their 3D game development skills and incorporate advanced AI. Familiarity with Unity basics and C# programming is recommended to ensure the course's full potential is realized. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. Learners are encouraged to complete part one before attempting this course.

This module guides learners through the process of designing and building a 3D game environment using Unity, focusing on modular level construction, grid snapping, and the use of ProBuilder and prefabs. Learners will also implement a first-person player character and integrate interactive elements such as triggered events and reusable components. By the end, participants will have hands-on experience assembling a functional FPS level with modular design principles.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

9 readingsTotal 48 minutes

Introduction6 minutes
Greyboxing a 3D Environment with ProBuilder and Prefabs4 minutes
Grid Snapping4 minutes
Making Modular Parts5 minutes
Greyboxing the Level Design4 minutes
Creating an FPS Player Character with the Unity Starter Asset5 minutes
Getting Around6 minutes
Implementing a Triggered Event in Our Level Design6 minutes
Code Reuse in Practice Adding Premade Components to the Player8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Foundations of 3D First Person Shooter Design16 minutes

This module guides learners through enhancing a 3D FPS game environment in Unity by updating prefabs, applying new materials, and utilizing advanced rendering and lighting techniques. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Unity's Prefab workflows, material assignment, object scattering, and lighting optimization for realistic game visuals.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

9 readingsTotal 46 minutes

Introduction5 minutes
Replacing Prefab Instances6 minutes
Applying New Materials4 minutes
Painting/Scattering Objects6 minutes
Rendering Layers for Decals6 minutes
Setting the URP Forward+ Rendering Path5 minutes
Bake That Lighting4 minutes
Lighting Settings4 minutes
Light Probes6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Lighting and Rendering in Game Environments16 minutes

This module guides learners through integrating immersive audio features into an FPS game using SOLID design principles. You will implement and manage music, sound effects, and ambient sounds, enhancing gameplay with realistic audio cues such as footsteps and environmental reverb. By the end, you'll be able to create a dynamic soundscape that elevates player experience.

What's included

1 video11 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

11 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Introduction6 minutes
Creating a Simple Audio Manager4 minutes
Building an Immersive Soundscape with Music, SFX, and Ambiance5 minutes
Implementing Audio Player Music4 minutes
SOLID Refactoring with the IPlaySound Interface5 minutes
Updating AudioManager5 minutes
Playing SFX 3D6 minutes
Assigning the Audio Clip4 minutes
Implementing PlayAmbientSound4 minutes
Enhancing the Audio Experience with Footsteps and Reverb Zones5 minutes
Implementing Audio Player Footsteps12 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Audio Integration in Game Development16 minutes

This module guides learners through implementing advanced AI behaviors in Unity using sensors, behavior trees, and ML-Agents. You will explore techniques for dynamic NPC navigation, perception, and decision-making, as well as foundational machine learning integration for game AI. By the end, you'll be able to create more immersive and responsive game environments.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Overview1 minute

9 readingsTotal 49 minutes

Introduction7 minutes
Refactoring the PatrolWaypoints Class for NavMesh5 minutes
Revising the Update Methods6 minutes
Configuring the Enemy NavMesh Agent (Prefab)5 minutes
Configuring the NavMesh Surface6 minutes
Dynamic Enemies with Sensors and Behavior Trees5 minutes
Detecting the Player Within an FOV Sensor4 minutes
Wrangling Behaviors with a Behavior Tree4 minutes
Introducing ML with ML-Agents7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

AI and Navigation in Game Development16 minutes

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