Unity is the ultimate game development platform. Use Unity to build high-quality 3D and 2D games, deploy them across mobile, desktop, VR/AR, consoles or the Web, and connect with loyal and enthusiastic players and customers.
Publisher’s description
What is Unity?
Unity by Unity Technologies ApS is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2020.3.48f1, released on May 17, 2023. The version history goes back to July 20, 2020: 74 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 26 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 312,781 times. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .unity and .unitypackage. Similar programs include OpenCode, Node.js (LTS) and RStudio.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 26 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Unity is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Unity safe to download?
- The file is served by download.unity3d.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
4B9652C2BCED5E3B796FA186C5F8660882D2D900BFC7630963ED32329C1D3FF0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 74 versions ›74 versions over 3 years · about 26 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020.3.48f1Latest | May 17, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.47f1 | April 5, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.46f1 | March 8, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.45f1 | February 14, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.44f1 | January 18, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.43f1 | December 15, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.42f1 | November 17, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2020.3.41f1 | October 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Release cycle and support
Version 2020.3.48f1 belongs to the 2020 (LTS) release line, which reached its end of life on May 5, 2023: it no longer receives security updates.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | August 31, 2026 | not announced | 6000.6.7f1 | Supported |
| 6.5 | June 15, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | 6000.5.11f1 | End of life |
| 6.4 | March 18, 2026 | June 17, 2026 | 6000.4.12f1 | End of life |
| 6.3 (LTS)LTS | December 4, 2025 | December 4, 2027 | 6000.3.27f1 | Supported |
| 6.2 | August 12, 2025 | December 4, 2025 | 6000.2.15f1 | End of life |
| 6.1 | April 23, 2025 | August 12, 2025 | 6000.1.17f1 | End of life |
| 6.0 (LTS)LTS | April 29, 2024 | October 16, 2026 | 6000.0.85f1 | End of life |
| 2023.2 | November 14, 2023 | April 29, 2024 | 2023.2.22f1 | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Unity.Unity.2020 -echoco install unity -yUnitySetup64-2020.3.48f1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask unityInformation
- Publisher
- Unity Technologies ApS
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2020.3.48f1
- Released
- May 17, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- September 30, 2022
- Versions listed
- 74
- Updates / year
- 26.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 312,781
- Website
- unity.com
- winget ID
- Unity.Unity.2020
- Chocolatey package
- unity
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Frequently asked questions
Is Unity free?
Unity is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Unity safe to download?
The download comes from download.unity3d.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Unity with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Unity be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Unity run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Unity?
The versions page lists all 74 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 20, 2020.
What are alternatives to Unity?
OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), RStudio, Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
