Overview

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URP+ is a powerful Unity asset designed to bridge the gap between Unity's Universal Render Pipeline (URP) and the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP). It enhances the visual quality of graphics in Unity, making them more realistic and visually appealing. This asset is ideal for developers looking to upgrade their projects with advanced graphical features without the full complexity of HDRP.

Key Features

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Rendering Support

Compatible with Forward and Forward+ Renderings.

This asset does not work for versions higher or lower than Unity 2022.

Advanced Pipeline Features:

• Depth Write and Depth Test.
• Alpha To Mask for improved transparency handling
• Geometric Specular Anti-Aliasing, including a variant for ClearCoat surfaces.
• Normal Mode options (Flip/Mirror/None).
• Displacement Mode with Vertex/Pixel or Tessellation options.
• Depth Offset for Per-Pixel Displacement.

Shaders and Effects:

• Layered shaders with vertex color integration.
• Translucency and Pre-Integrated Subsurface Scattering (SSS) for realistic skin and soft materials.
• Iridescence (Thin-Film) and Pre-Integrated Iridescence for shimmering surfaces.
• Anisotropy for realistic metallic and hair reflections.
• Comprehensive mapping features including Alpha Remapping, Mask Mapping, and Detail Mapping.
• Thread Mapping specifically designed for fabric shaders.
• Simple Refraction and Chromatic Aberration effects for realistic glass and liquid rendering.
• Rain & Weather Controller for dynamic environmental effects.

Enhanced Lighting and Shadows:

• ClearCoat Second Normal for additional detail in reflective surfaces.
• Specular Occlusion with options for Ambient Occlusion (AO), AO+Bent Normals, or GI-based.
• Horizon Occlusion
• MicroShadows and Semitransparent Shadows for more natural lighting effects.
• Emission Fresnel effect for glowing materials.
• High-Quality Depth Normals to improve Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO).

Conclusion

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URP+ stands out as a comprehensive solution for enhancing the visual quality of Unity projects using the URP. Its extensive features and user-friendly interface make it an invaluable asset for creators looking to push the boundaries of realism and visual appeal in their Unity-based projects.

Links

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Documentation

Discord