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Can I sell my Unity Free Game?

Discussion in 'Editor & General Support' started by 121, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. 121

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    Hi all,

    I've recently found Unity Free and I'm hooked. :)

    I'm currently making a FPS game that will be for PC only. I've seen users making mini games for the Iphone and wondered if I could sell my FPS one day.

    I'd like to eventually make it available to download to buyers.

    Would I need to buy a licence from Unity to do this or am I good to go?
     
  2. Dreamora

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    The now freely available Unity is a full license, as such you can sell your game with it
     
  3. Tempest

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    Until you make $100,000, you don't need to purchase a license. Good luck with your game :)
     
  4. 121

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    Thats great!

    What if I bought the Pro version and made the game only available as a download?
     
  5. 121

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    What would I have to pay if I made $100,000 with it? :eek:
     
  6. Tempest

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    Sorry, for this causing more confusion than it's worth. For companies who make more than that amount, they have to own the Pro license, instead of the Free one.
     
  7. 121

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    Well I'm just a lone hobbiest that likes to model stuff and animate in my spare time. If I bought the Pro version to play with and made a playable game, would it be illegal to offer it to buy as a download?

    Obviously the game would be really basic without an experienced, paid team of proffesionals and will probably only make about $20 :D

    How does licensing for Pro apply to hobbiests that have bought the software and have made a simple game that they would like to sell online?
     
  8. Tempest

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    There are no restrictions for you. Making a game and selling it is completely allowed, regardless of the free or Pro license.

    As a hobbyist with Pro, offering a game for download is completely allowed and encouraged. :)
     
  9. 121

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    Ok thanks,

    Obviously it would be an impossibilty for me to create a competitive high end game alone. For one I don't have the skill, knowledge or team to create a game of that magnitude. This is only reserved for mainstream companies with experience and collateral. If the finished product was worth any kind of attention, it would be uploaded to a torrent anyway.

    I'll continue the project as a hobby and maybe it might develop into a decent game that is saleable to those who enjoy my art :)

    Lets say pigs could fly and a hobbyist made a game on their PC (with Pro) that eventually generated a significant amount of $ in sales (probably after about 40 years) :D would a lone hobbiest have to buy a licence then or does it only apply to actual companies?
     
  10. Tempest

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    Well, if you made the game with Pro, then you'd already have the Pro license. Also, the amount would be have to be $100k annually, not total over several years. Though, honestly, the clause about companies / incorporated entities would best be cleared with an e-mail to sales@unity3d.com.
     
  11. elwis

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    If I ever make 100.000 from my games, I'll buy unity stocks and a truckload of cakes for the staffs friday coffee. :wink: