Nadales David Cantón. Build Your Own Metaverse with Unity: A practical guide to developing your own cross-platform Metaverse with Unity3D and Firebase

Packt Publishing, 2023. — 587 p.Key FeaturesCreate your Metaverse from scratch with detailed and practical instructions.
Use Firebase tools to create a distinctive and feature-rich virtual world.
Compile and distribute the finished project to various platforms.
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Book DescriptionYou’ll start by learning how to install Unity and create a character that can move around the virtual world. Next, you’ll learn how to integrate multiplayer functionality, user identification, and registration in your game universe. You’ll explore how to create interactive characters dealing with different attributes of the virtual world, including acquiring homes and decorating them with various features. Additionally, you’ll understand how to use Firebase tools to make your Metaverse unique. By following the expert advice, you’ll be able to create a feature-rich Metaverse where players can interact with NPCs, acquire homes, and interact with other players online. Finally, you’ll discover how to compile and distribute the finished project to various platforms, while acquiring with necessary skills and knowledge to create a unique and groundbreaking Metaverse.By the end of this book, you’ll be well-equipped to create a Metaverse with infinite possibilities.What you will learnMaster Photon SDK to construct a universe with multiplayer capabilities.
Familiarize yourself with the benefits of Firebase services when working with Unity3D.
Store data and settings in a cloud-based database.
Acquire the skills to create NFTs using Unity3D and C#.
Explore dynamic object generation from cloud data and manage game character mechanics.
Incorporate Oculus Quest 2 into your Metaverse.
Allow gamers to register or log in through Firebase authentication for safe gameplay.Who this book is forThis book is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned game developers alike. With its help, you’ll learn valuable skills in idea planning, construction, compilation, and distribution, ensuring a holistic understanding of metaverse development.Getting Started with Unity and Firebase.
Preparing Our Player.
Preparing Our Home Sweet Home: Part.
Preparing Our Home Sweet Home: Part.
Preparing a New World for Travel.
Adding a Registration and Login Form for Our Users.
Building an NPC That Allows Us to Travel.
Acquiring a House.
Turning Our World into a Multiplayer Room.
Adding Text and a Voice Chat to the Room.
Creating an NPC That Allows Us to Change Our Appearance.
Streaming Video Like a Cinema.
Adding Compatibility for the Meta Quest.
Distributing.