Update a UPM package for the Asset Store (Beta)

Important: This is an early access workflow, and is available only to selected publishers to publish free Unity Package Manager (UPM) packages. To register your interest and apply for early access to UPM publishing, go to UPM Publishing on the Asset Store.

You can update a published package to release a new version of the package with bug fixes or new features, or to change product details such as pricing and media. When you publish an update, users can access the new version in the Package Manager window.

You can make two types of updates, and each has different required information as follows:

Prerequisites

• Install the Asset Store Publishing Tools in the Unity Editor.
• Have a published product ready on Publisher Portal.

Create a package draft

1. Use the unique link in your confirmation email to open the Publisher Portal, or return to the Publisher Portal’s Product Overview page.
2. Select the published package.
3. Select Create Draft.

Validate and update the package

1. Edit the package manifestEach package has a manifest, which provides information about the package to the Package Manager. The manifest contains information such as the name of the package, its version, a description for users, dependencies on other packages (if any), and other details. More info
   See in Glossary file by updating the version property. The version number of the package must be unique, and the technical naming consistent.
2. Use the Asset StoreA growing library of free and commercial assets created by Unity and members of the community. Offers a wide variety of assets, from textures, models and animations to whole project examples, tutorials and Editor extensions. More info
   See in Glossary Validator window in the Asset Store Publishing Tools validate the package.
3. Use the Asset Store Uploader window to upload a new version of the package.

Update details of the package

1. In the Publisher Portal, select Fill out your package metadata for the updated package, and add the compatibility information, release notes, and package information.
2. In the Product Information tab, review the existing information.
3. In the Media tab, review the existing uploaded media.
4. Select Submit.

Additional resources

• Package versioning
• Asset Store Publishing Tools
• Validate and upload a UPM package for the Asset Store (Beta)