How to Keep All Players On Screen in Unity 6 with Cinemachine 🎁 FREE DOWNLOAD: Dynamic Multiplayer Camera Project (Unity 6) 👉https://courses.faktorystudios.com/cinemachine-target-group-project Get the full project from this video, including: - Cinemachine…

Just released Part 2 of my Unity 6 local multiplayer series 👇

We’re fixing one of the biggest issues after couch co-op: the camera.

This shows how to use Cinemachine Target Group to keep all players on screen.

🎁 Includes a free project download

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I Published a Mobile Game with Unity. Here's What Happened. I recently launched a mobile game called Cosmic Signal using Unity. In this video I break down my experience designing and building the game to Android and iOS. I talk about the architecture,…

I just launched a small mobile game built with Unity.

In this video I break down:

• event-driven architecture
• ScriptableObjects
• rewarded ads
• publishing to iOS vs Android

Watch the breakdown 👇
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From Idea to Launch: Building an Idle Clicker Game in Unity for Mobile Learn how to build an idle clicker game in Unity for iOS and Android, including game design personas, upgrade architecture, mobile UI, and rewarded ad monetization.

Idle clicker games look simple.
Tap → upgrade → numbers go up.

But designing one involves player psychology, progression systems, upgrade architecture, and monetization strategy. It's not that simple.

Read the article:
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🚨 Detecting strange signals from deep space…

Upgrade your radar installation and uncover the mystery in Cosmic Signal, my new sci-fi idle clicker game.

Play it on Android 👇
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Local Space: The Visuals of 4-Player Chaos Stop losing players in the chaos of 4-player combat. Learn how to build a scalable player identification system in Unity using Material Property Blocks, dynamic UI mapping, and the "Squint Test"…

Designing for the couch means designing for the "lowest common denominator of focus." 🛋️

New Local Space log is up! How to keep 4-player combat readable using Material Property Blocks & silhouette theory.

Read it here:
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How to Build Local Multiplayer in Unity Learn how to build local multiplayer in Unity using clean architecture, PlayerInputManager, and dynamic camera systems for 2–4 players.

Local multiplayer in Unity sounds simple until you actually build it 😅

Player join flow, shared cameras, UI state, input conflicts… it adds up quickly.

I wrote a post covering some important topics to consider:
courses.faktorystudios.com/blog/build-l...

Essential Unity Assets: The Local Space Dev Toolbox for Indie Devs Save hundreds of development hours with the core Unity assets used at Faktory Studios. A deep dive into Odin, DOTween, and the "Buy vs. Build" indie math.

Most Unity projects slow down because of bad tooling — not bad ideas.

Here are the essential Unity assets I recommend on Unity projects (and why).

If you’re building seriously in 2026, this matters.

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Unity Version Control: Master Git, GitKraken, and Automated Builds Stop manually backing up your Unity projects. Learn how to professionalize your workflow with Git, visualize changes in GitKraken, and set up automated builds (CI/CD) to test on devices faster.

Unity devs: what are you using for version control right now?
Git, Perforce, or Unity Version Control (Plastic)?

I wrote up my current workflow + a practical Unity .gitignore starter:
courses.faktorystudios.com/blog/version...

Decoupling Events, Better Lerps, and Zero-Garbage Tags A dev log covering how to decouple Unity projects using ScriptableObject Events, a useful C# Remap extension method, and performance tips for tag comparison.

If you're making your own Unity game check out this blog post for great tips!
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Still hard-coding stats? Stop. You're building a "God Class." 🛑

This week on Local Space: Scriptable Objects as an architectural backbone.

👾 Decouple Logic 🛠️ Event Channels ⚖️ Runtime Balancing

Read the deep dive: courses.faktorystudios.com/blog/localsp...

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Unity Animation Troubleshooting: Step-by-Step Fixes Struggling with Unity animations not playing? This guide covers the 9 most common causes and how to fix them fast — perfect for Unity beginners.

New blog post!
If your Unity animations ever get stuck in Idle or refuse to transition, this guide breaks down the real causes and how to fix them in minutes.

👉 courses.faktorystudios.com/blog/how-to-...

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ORDO Launch, Echoes of Fire on Steam, and a Mud Shader Contract | Faktory Studios Games Get more from Faktory Studios Games on Patreon

Every week I post a Patreon update to keep myself accountable and build a history of my progress — the ups, the flops, and everything in between.

It’s not always glamorous, but it’s part of the grind. C’est la vie! 🙂

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Echoes Of Fire– Indie Survival Game Survive the relentless cold in a stylized, post-apocalyptic wilderness. Gather wood, build fires, and fight to stay alive against the wind, snow, and the wild.

The journey begins.
Echoes of Fire is my next indie survival game — a brutal fight for warmth in a frozen wilderness. Gather, build, and endure as the wind howls and the fire fades.

🔥 Join the community: courses.faktorystudios.com/echoes-of-fire

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🥳 The Farmer Was Replaced is leaving Early Access!
We’re publishing the 1.0 full release on October 10 🌻 

Check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060160

C# for Beginners in Unity (Episode 1) YouTube video by Faktory Studios

🎮 New video is up!
Getting started with C# in Unity 6 can feel intimidating — but I’ll break it down step by step.
Learn:

What C# is & why it matters in Unity
GameObjects & Components explained
Your very first script

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLlX...

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Unity Netcode Tutorial: Authoritative Server Movement & Interpolation (2025 Guide) YouTube video by Faktory Studios

New tutorial just dropped: Unity Netcode Server Authoritative Movement + Interpolation

Watch now → youtu.be/SU5C55opo3c

#GameDev #Unity3D #Netcode #AuthoritativeServer #MultiplayerGames

🎯 Unity Aim System Tutorial (2025) | Third-Person Camera, Cinemachine 3.1.4 + New Input System YouTube video by Faktory Studios

🚨 New Unity Tutorial!

Build a Third-Person Aim Camera System using Cinemachine 3.1.4 + the New Input System in Unity 2025!

🎯 Shoulder Swap
🔍 World-Space Crosshair
🎮 Gamepad + Mouse Support

📺 Watch here: youtu.be/K2GLqsXkGhs

#Unity3D #GameDev #IndieDev #Cinemachine #InputSystem #UnityTutorial

Unity 6 Split-Screen Multiplayer (2–4 Players) with the New Input System YouTube video by Faktory Studios

🎮 Just dropped a Unity 6 tutorial!
Set up 2–4 player split-screen multiplayer with the new Input System + PlayerInputManager.
Free project files included!
Watch here 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=55MP...
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Tutorial: How to Add Couch Co-Op to Your Unity 6 Game (No Networking!) Learn how to set up local multiplayer input in Unity 6 using the new Input System! This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through building a 4-player input system using both controllers and keyboard, complete with manual join logic and character movement using `CharacterController`. 🕹️ Perfect for couch co-op, party games, or prototypes! --- ✅ What You'll Learn: - Set up Unity's Input System (2025-ready) - Create multiple control schemes (keyboard splits + gamepad) - Manually spawn players on key/button press - Use `PlayerInputManager` in manual mode - Handle player movement with `CharacterController` - Add jump physics and proper gravity --- 💾 Download Project Files: 🔹 PlayerController.cs → [Coming soon] 🔹 Completed Project → https://courses.faktorystudios.com/offers/dH8LRt6Y --- 🧠 Want to Learn Unity from Scratch? 🎓 Join my full beginner course: Unity 101: Game Dev Bootcamp Waitlist → https://courses.faktorystudios.com/pl/2148681026 --- 💬 Support + Community 💡 Ask questions and hang out with other devs: 👉 Join the Discord → https://discord.gg/rnRAVAkRAJ ❤️ Support on Patreon (exclusive downloads & Q&A): 👉 https://www.patreon.com/FaktoryStudiosGames --- ### ⌚ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:39 Project Setup 01:18 Input Actions Asset 02:39 Control Schemes 03:33 Player Prefab 04:53 PlayerController Script 05:41 PlayerInputManager Manual Mode 06:00 Controller Join Script (PlayerInputManager) 10:22 Final Test 10:30 Outro + Bonus Resources #Unity3D #UnityTutorial #GameDev #IndieDev #MultiplayerGame #LocalMultiplayer #UnityGames #GamedevTutorial #SplitScreen #UnityMultiplayer #UnityTips #UnityInputSystem #Unity6 #DevLog #GameDevelopment #HowToMakeGames #IndieGameDev #UnityForBeginners #CouchCoop #UnityCharacterController

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Local Multiplayer in Unity 6 — Step-by-Step Guide for 2-4 Players YouTube video by Faktory Studios

🕹️ New Tutorial!
Local Multiplayer in Unity 6 — Step-by-Step Guide for 2–4 Players
Build couch co-op with keyboard + controller support using Unity’s new Input System.

🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/u3KoWI92blE

#Unity3D #GameDev #UnityTutorial #LocalMultiplayer #Unity6

Unity 6 Third Person Movement & Camera Setup – Input System + Cinemachine Tutorial YouTube video by Faktory Studios

Just posted a Unity 6 tutorial!

🎮 Build a third-person camera w/ orbital follow, zoom, & camera-relative movement using Cinemachine + Input System.

📺 youtu.be/o7O28SFGWS4

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Unity Input System Made Easy | Quick Start Guide for Beginners YouTube video by Faktory Studios

Just posted a Unity tutorial: How to set up the new Input System in under 10 minutes 🚀

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What Unity Course Should I Make Next? I’m building beginner-friendly Unity courses and want to make something you actually want to learn! Got 30 seconds? Let me know what you’d find most helpful or exciting!

👋 Game devs! I’m planning my next Unity course and I want your input 🎮

What do you want to learn?
Fill out this 30-second form
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Need a dynamic conveyor belt for your Unity project?

Perfect for platformers, factories, puzzles, or any moving-object gameplay.
Built for speed.

Check it out: faktorystudiosgames.itch.io/3d-conveyor-...

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Use Coroutines for cleaner code when using time-based logic!

Want to know how to quickly sort a UI element to the front with one line of code? Watch this...

Click here to learn Unity!
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Ep. 040 - How He Sold 15,000,000 Copies Of His Games (Thomas Mahler) Podcast Episode · Full Time Game Dev · 03/28/2025 · 1h 24m

Thomas Mahler and Thomas Brush talk game dev! Great talk about dedication/persistent/will is more likely to lead to talent. Always inspiring listening to Thomas Brush interviewing devs!

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Want to run methods in Unity without buttons or editor scripts? Just add this one line above your methods…

Quick Game Dev Tip to save you time!