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    Play Mode Scenarios requirements and limitations

    To use the Play Mode Scenarios window, install the following packages:

    • Multiplayer Play Mode
    • Dedicated server

    A Play Mode Scenario that contains a local or remote instance requires a Build Profile that matches the platform your project exists on. To learn how to assign a Build Profile, refer to Create a Play Mode scenario. Use a Build Profile to configure the type of build this scenario uses. To learn what each property in a Build Profile controls, refer to the Build Profiles reference.

    Remote instances use Unity Gaming Services (UGS) Multiplay Hosting. You can get started with a Unity Gaming service for free. To learn how billing works for each Unity Gaming service, refer to UGS pricing.

    Compatibility

    Play Mode Scenarios is compatible with the following Unity features:

    • Unity version 6000.0.3f01 and later
    • Netcode for GameObjects
    • Netcode for Entities
    • Multiplayer Tools

    Limitations

    The Play Mode Scenario window has the following limitations:

    • The Pause and Step icons in the Game view window aren't supported for local and remote targets.
    • You can only run a remote instance on the Linux platform.
    • You can only run a local instance on MacOS, Linux, Windows, and, from version 1.5.0, Android platforms.
    • Play Mode Scenarios doesn’t support Play Mode shortcut.

    Additional resources

    • Netcode for Entities Project Setup
    • Play Mode scenario window reference
    • Create a Play Mode scenario
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