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Technical Requirements

What you'll need to succeed in mobile game development

Hardware & Software Specifications

Computer Requirements

  • Operating System Windows 10/11 or macOS 10.15+
  • RAM Memory 16GB minimum, 32GB recommended
  • Storage Space 500GB SSD available
  • Graphics Card Dedicated GPU with 4GB VRAM
  • Internet Connection Stable broadband (25 Mbps+)

Mobile Testing Devices

  • Android Device Android 8.0+ with 4GB RAM
  • iOS Device iPhone 8 or newer, iPad Air 2+
  • Screen Resolution Full HD (1920x1080) minimum

Development Environment

  • Unity Version Unity 2022.3 LTS or newer
  • Code Editor Visual Studio Code or similar
  • Version Control Git with GitHub account
Technical advisor Zachariah Winters

Zachariah Winters

Technical Setup Advisor

"Don't worry if your current setup isn't perfect. We help students optimize their development environment during the first week."

Software Installation Timeline

We guide you through setting up your development environment step by step. Most students complete this process within their first two weeks.

1

Core Development Tools

Start with the essential tools that form the backbone of mobile game development. These applications will be your primary workspace.

Unity Hub
Game engine management
Visual Studio Code
Code editing
Git for Windows/Mac
Version control
2

Design & Asset Creation

Add creative tools for designing game assets, user interfaces, and visual elements. These programs help bring your ideas to life.

GIMP
Image editing
Blender
3D modeling
Audacity
Audio editing
3

Testing & Deployment

Complete your toolkit with testing and publishing tools. These help you test games on real devices and prepare them for app stores.

Android Studio
Android development
Xcode
iOS development (Mac only)
Unity Remote
Device testing

Need Help Getting Started?

Setting up a development environment can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to game development. That's exactly why we offer personalized technical consultations before our programs begin.

Our technical team helps with:

  • Hardware compatibility assessment
  • Software installation guidance
  • Development environment optimization
  • Mobile device setup for testing
  • Troubleshooting common setup issues
  • Alternative solutions for older hardware
Schedule Technical Consultation
Technical support specialist Miranda Blackwell Systems administrator Fletcher Kane