Unity Announces Development of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Title Survival Kids in Close Partnership with KONAMI
Unity (U) has announced the development of Survival Kids, a day-one launch title for Nintendo Switch 2, in collaboration with KONAMI. This marks Unity's first end-to-end game development partnership with a publisher, built entirely on Unity 6 for Nintendo Switch 2.
The project has served as a practical testing ground for Unity's engine capabilities, incorporating features like URP, Netcode, Lobby, and Relay services. According to Adam Smith, VP of Unity Engine Product Management, this development experience has provided valuable insights for improving the engine's performance and stability.
The game represents a significant partnership between KONAMI and Unity, featuring new co-op mechanics and multiplayer functionality while maintaining the classic survival gameplay elements.
Unity (U) ha annunciato lo sviluppo di Survival Kids, un titolo disponibile dal giorno di lancio per Nintendo Switch 2, in collaborazione con KONAMI. Questo segna la prima partnership di sviluppo videoludico end-to-end di Unity con un editore, realizzata interamente su Unity 6 per Nintendo Switch 2.
Il progetto ha servito come un campo di prova pratico per le capacità del motore di Unity, incorporando funzionalità come URP, Netcode, Lobby e servizi Relay. Secondo Adam Smith, VP della gestione dei prodotti del motore Unity, questa esperienza di sviluppo ha fornito preziose intuizioni per migliorare le prestazioni e la stabilità del motore.
Il gioco rappresenta una partnership significativa tra KONAMI e Unity, presentando nuove meccaniche cooperative e funzionalità multiplayer, mantenendo al contempo gli elementi classici del gameplay survival.
Unity (U) ha anunciado el desarrollo de Survival Kids, un título que se lanzará el primer día para Nintendo Switch 2, en colaboración con KONAMI. Esto marca la primera asociación de desarrollo de juegos de extremo a extremo de Unity con un editor, construida completamente sobre Unity 6 para Nintendo Switch 2.
El proyecto ha servido como un campo de pruebas práctico para las capacidades del motor de Unity, incorporando características como URP, Netcode, Lobby y servicios de Relay. Según Adam Smith, VP de Gestión de Productos del Motor Unity, esta experiencia de desarrollo ha proporcionado información valiosa para mejorar el rendimiento y la estabilidad del motor.
El juego representa una asociación significativa entre KONAMI y Unity, presentando nuevas mecánicas cooperativas y funcionalidad multijugador, mientras mantiene los elementos clásicos del juego de supervivencia.
Unity (U)는 Nintendo Switch 2의 출시 첫날 타이틀인 Survival Kids의 개발을 KONAMI와 협력하여 발표했습니다. 이는 Unity가 출판사와 함께하는 첫 번째 끝에서 끝까지의 게임 개발 파트너십으로, Nintendo Switch 2를 위해 Unity 6으로 완전히 구축되었습니다.
이 프로젝트는 Unity의 엔진 기능을 실질적으로 테스트할 수 있는 기회를 제공하며, URP, Netcode, Lobby 및 Relay 서비스와 같은 기능을 포함하고 있습니다. Unity 엔진 제품 관리 부사장인 Adam Smith에 따르면, 이 개발 경험은 엔진의 성능과 안정성을 개선하는 데 귀중한 통찰력을 제공했습니다.
이 게임은 KONAMI와 Unity 간의 중요한 파트너십을 나타내며, 새로운 협동 메커니즘과 멀티플레이어 기능을 특징으로 하면서도 고전적인 생존 게임 플레이 요소를 유지하고 있습니다.
Unity (U) a annoncé le développement de Survival Kids, un titre qui sera lancé le jour même pour Nintendo Switch 2, en collaboration avec KONAMI. Cela marque le premier partenariat de développement de jeux de bout en bout de Unity avec un éditeur, entièrement construit sur Unity 6 pour Nintendo Switch 2.
Le projet a servi de terrain d'essai pratique pour les capacités du moteur Unity, intégrant des fonctionnalités telles que URP, Netcode, Lobby et les services Relay. Selon Adam Smith, VP de la gestion des produits du moteur Unity, cette expérience de développement a fourni des informations précieuses pour améliorer les performances et la stabilité du moteur.
Le jeu représente un partenariat significatif entre KONAMI et Unity, présentant de nouvelles mécaniques coopératives et des fonctionnalités multijoueurs tout en maintenant les éléments classiques du gameplay de survie.
Unity (U) hat die Entwicklung von Survival Kids angekündigt, einem Titel, der am ersten Tag für Nintendo Switch 2 veröffentlicht wird, in Zusammenarbeit mit KONAMI. Dies markiert die erste End-to-End-Spielentwicklungs-Partnerschaft von Unity mit einem Publisher, die vollständig auf Unity 6 für Nintendo Switch 2 basiert.
Das Projekt diente als praktisches Testfeld für die Fähigkeiten der Unity-Engine und integriert Funktionen wie URP, Netcode, Lobby und Relay-Dienste. Laut Adam Smith, VP des Produktmanagements der Unity-Engine, hat diese Entwicklungserfahrung wertvolle Einblicke zur Verbesserung der Leistung und Stabilität der Engine geliefert.
Das Spiel stellt eine bedeutende Partnerschaft zwischen KONAMI und Unity dar und bietet neue Koop-Mechaniken und Multiplayer-Funktionalitäten, während es gleichzeitig die klassischen Survival-Gameplay-Elemente beibehält.
- First-ever Unity game development partnership with a major publisher (KONAMI)
- Secured day-one launch title position for new Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Real-world testing environment for Unity 6 engine capabilities
- Resources allocated to game development represent deviation from core business model
“The opportunity to develop Survival Kids with KONAMI has been an invaluable experience, giving us insights that will help us keep improving the performance and stability of the Unity Engine for all our customers,” said Adam Smith, VP of Unity Engine Product Management. “Testing of our own technology aligns with a recent shift in our development approach to ensure our tools are production-tested first so game developers can confidently create beautiful games that run smoothly.”
Survival Kids represents the first time Unity has designed and developed a game end-to-end in collaboration with a publisher partner.
The project enabled the Unity team to improve the performance and stability of the engine. Survival Kids uses a wide range of Unity capabilities, from core engine features like URP and Netcode, to live services like Lobby and Relay.
Survival Kids represents a landmark collaboration between KONAMI and Unity, blending classic survival gameplay with modern innovation. Introducing new co-op mechanics and multiplayer functionality, the game stays true to its roots while also evolving for today’s players.
Check out the newly released announcement trailer for more information about Survival Kids.
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About Konami Group
Konami Group was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, Konami Group corporation includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of Konami Group, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
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