Highrise Studio is the free toolset for building Worlds: 3D games, hangouts, and interactive experiences that players join from the Highrise app. It runs on the Unity Editor and uses Lua scripting. Anyone with a Highrise account and a Windows or Mac computer can use it.
What do I need to use Highrise Studio?
A Highrise account
A Windows (64-bit, Windows 7 SP1 or later) or Mac (macOS 10.13 or later) computer. Phones and tablets aren't supported.
A graphics card that supports DirectX 10 (shader model 4.0)
An internet connection
You don't need Unity or coding experience to start. The Studio Hub walks you through setup.
How do I get started?
Download the Studio Hub from https://create.highrise.game/highrise-studio.
Install and open the Studio Hub. It prompts you to install the other tools it needs, including Unity Hub and the right version of the Unity Editor.
Create a new project from one of the templates, or open an existing one.
Follow the Highrise Studio guides to build and test your first World.
What can I build?
Anything from a simple hangout to a full multiplayer game: obstacle courses, roleplay spaces with custom characters, mini-games, shops, quests, and leaderboards. You build with Unity's tools and add gameplay with Lua scripts and the Studio API. You can also use ready-made models, scripts, and other assets from the Asset Catalog.
Can I earn from my World?
Yes. Worlds can earn Earned Gold from engagement payouts and In-World Purchases. See How do I earn Gold from my World or Room?
Where can I get help with Highrise Studio?
The Highrise Studio guides and API docs on the Creator Portal
The creator forums, for questions, feedback, and showing your work
The Highrise Discord, where creators help each other
Support can't help debug your code or Unity project. Contact Support for account problems, missing payouts, or a World that was removed. Don't post account details in public channels.