Today, as a follow-up from the September 12 Unity Runtime Fee cancellation, we released an update to the Unity Editor Software Terms that reflects what we announced in the blog post. We removed language related to the Runtime Fee and made updates to tier eligibility for Unity plans. To make this as clear and easy to understand as possible, we’re unpacking these changes below, and you can also review the updated terms on our GitHub repository and at unity.com/legal.These are the key takeaways of today’s Editor Software Terms update:Removal of the Unity Runtime Fee policyUpdates to Unity plans’ tier eligibility, which is based on annual company revenue and funding: Unity Personal ($0 to $200,000 USD), Unity Pro ($200,001 to $24,999,999 USD), and Unity Enterprise ($25,000,000 USD or more)Changes to Unity plan pricing, tier eligibility, and financial thresholds will continue to apply to all Editor usersWhat isn’t changing is that you can continue using your current version of the Editor software under the previously agreed terms, provided you keep using that version.For clarity, we’ve provided answers to frequently asked questions below and added them to our pricing updates webpage. If you have additional questions, you can visit us on Unity Discussions, where we’ll be on hand to help.Frequently asked questionsWhy were the Editor Software Terms updated?We updated the Editor Software Terms to remove language related to the recently canceled Unity Runtime Fee and to reflect upcoming changes to the Unity plan tier eligibility and financial thresholds.When do the updated Editor Software Terms go into effect?The updated Editor Software Terms are in effect immediately, as of October 10, 2024.When do the financial thresholds apply?For Unity Personal, the increased financial threshold ($0 to $200,000 USD) will take effect when Unity 6 is released on October 17, 2024.For Unity Pro, the new financial threshold ($200,001 to $24,999,999 USD) goes into effect on January 1, 2025 and applies to new and current subscriptions upon purchase, renewal, or upgrade.For Unity Enterprise, the new financial threshold ($25,000,000 USD or more) goes into effect on January 1, 2025 and applies to new and current subscriptions upon purchase, renewal, or upgrade.Who do the Editor Software Terms apply to?Editor Software Terms apply to all Unity Editor users of all Unity plans (Unity Personal, Unity Pro, Unity Enterprise, and Unity Industry) and all Editor versions.Can I choose to stay on the previous Editor Software Terms?Yes. You can continue using the prior accepted version of the terms for as long as you keep using that named version of Unity Editor (e.g., an upgrade from 2022.1 to 2022.2 is the same named version).Can I use Unity 6 with any previous Editor Software Terms?No. You must accept the updated October 10, 2024 Unity Editor Software Terms to use Unity 6.Do Unity plan price changes affect me if I continue to use previous Editor Software Terms?Yes. Unity may update subscription prices for users who are on current and prior versions of Editor Software Terms. Any price changes will only apply upon purchase or renewal of your plan.Why is the Unity Runtime still mentioned in the terms?The Unity Runtime is a product that forms a core part of Unity’s offering. It’s the portion of Unity Software intended for distribution. As a result, it’s mentioned in the terms as a product and not in the context of the Unity Runtime Fee.Where can I go to learn more about previous changes to the Editor Software Terms?You can view the current and previous Editor Software Terms on our GitHub repository, or unity.com/legal. Other terms may apply based on the products and services you’re using. When we update any of our terms, we post a summary of the changes under the heading “What’s changed,” and include a link on each page to the preceding version of these terms.


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