Coding beginners and .NET developers exploring Unity. Some C# familiarity will help when following the scripting examples.
About this course
Take the first steps in Unity game development through seven short videos. The course introduces the editor and installation, GameObjects, C# scripts, input, and the basic workflow for creating and testing a game.
Skills you will explore
- Unity
- C# scripts
- GameObjects
- Input
- Game development
Course at a glance
| Provider | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Microsoft Developer |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Main language | English |
| Available videos | 7 |
| Video duration | 39m · allow extra time for practice |
| Details checked | 8 October 2026 |
Who is this for?
Coding beginners and .NET developers exploring Unity. Some C# familiarity will help when following the scripting examples.
Make the lessons useful
Design one small interaction, such as moving an object in response to input. Identify the object, its script, and the event that changes its behavior before expanding the scene.
Use the lesson list to study in sequence or return to a specific topic. Search by title, move between videos with Previous and Next, and mark a lesson complete when you finish. Your progress is kept in this browser; a WikiFree account is not required.
What is free?
The lessons in this listing are free YouTube videos. Free Video describes viewing access; cloud resources, AI services, software licenses, or other tools demonstrated in the recordings may have separate requirements or charges. You can watch without purchasing those optional services.
This listing does not include a certification exam or promise a certificate. Check current product documentation before applying older demonstrations to a new project.
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Provider: Microsoft. Videos play from the Microsoft Developer channel on YouTube.
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