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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · 1d

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

#EchoesOfFire #IndieGame #SurvivalGame

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.

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Metaroot @metaroot.bsky.social · Sep 10

🥳 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

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎮 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...

#Unity #GameDev #IndieDev #Unity3D

C# for Beginners in Unity (Episode 1)

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

Watch now → youtu.be/SU5C55opo3c

#GameDev #Unity3D #Netcode #AuthoritativeServer #MultiplayerGames

Unity Netcode Tutorial: Authoritative Server Movement & Interpolation (2025 Guide)

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Jul 11

🚨 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 Aim System Tutorial (2025) | Third-Person Camera, Cinemachine 3.1.4 + New Input System

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎮 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...
#GameDev #Unity6 #IndieDev #LocalMultiplayer #SplitScreen

Unity 6 Split-Screen Multiplayer (2–4 Players) with the New Input System

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Jun 18

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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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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Jun 13

🕹️ 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

Local Multiplayer in Unity 6 — Step-by-Step Guide for 2-4 Players

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

#Unity3D #Unity6 #GameDev #Tutorial

Unity 6 Third Person Movement & Camera Setup – Input System + Cinemachine Tutorial

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · May 29

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

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#Unity3D #UnityTutorial #UnityInputSystem #GameDev #IndieDev #MadeWithUnity

Unity Input System Made Easy | Quick Start Guide for Beginners

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · May 27

👋 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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#Unity3D #GameDev #IndieDev #UnityTips

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!

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · May 23

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-...

#Unity3D #GameDev #IndieDev #MadeWithUnity #UnityAssets #ProceduralMesh #ConveyorBelt

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Apr 10

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

Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Apr 3

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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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Mar 29

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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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

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Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

Faktory Studios Games @faktorystudios.bsky.social · Mar 26

Quick Game Dev Tip to save you time!

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