Save Game Settings with PlayerPrefs in Unity

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Become familiar with Unity's built-in PlayerPrefs.

Use PlayerPrefs to store string, integer, floating and boolean values.

Write C# scripts that save, load and delete PlayerPrefs keys and values.

1.5 hours
Beginner
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

In this one-hour, project-based course, you'll learn how to use Unity's built-in Player Preferences to store, load, and reset your game's data. You'll learn the different ways in creating clean code when it comes to manipulating the game's data, using Inheritance and Abstraction. You'll also learn the types of data Player Prefs consider and how we can use them to expand the data to manipulate. The guided project will introduce you to the following Unity concepts: - Player Preferences - Inheritance - Abstraction This project also makes use of the sci fi-themed Unity project created in Create UI in Unity Part 3 - Settings Menu. This compliments this guided project and, although not a prerequisite, is recommended for a more well-rounded understanding of the concepts presented herein. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Skills you will develop

  • Video-game Development

  • C sharp (C#) Programming Language

  • Unity 3D

  • Unity

  • Application development

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Introduction and License Activation

  2. Save Player Name

  3. Save and Load Any String

  4. Save and Load Any Float

  5. Auto-Configure the SaveablePreference Module

  6. Centralize the Load/Save Function

  7. Create an Abstract Parent Component

  8. Save and Load any Boolean

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In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

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