To open a Unity game, which is structured as a Unity Project, within the Unity Editor, you need to access the project selection interface. The primary method from within the editor is via the menu bar.
Opening a Unity Project from the Unity Editor
A Unity Project is not a single file, but rather a collection of files and directories that together constitute your game or application. Therefore, when opening a project, you must select the main project folder itself, not a specific file within it.
Here's how to open an existing Unity Project from inside the Unity Editor:
- Launch Unity Editor: Open the Unity Editor application. If you have a project currently open, you can close it first (File > Close Project) or proceed directly.
- Access Open Project: Navigate to the menu bar at the top of the Unity Editor window.
- Select Menu Option: Go to File > Open Project.
- Browse for Project: A file browser window will appear. Use this window to navigate to the location on your computer where your Unity Project is stored.
- Select the Project Folder: Crucially, select the main folder of your Unity Project. This folder contains subdirectories like
Assets,Library,ProjectSettings, etc. Do not select a file inside these folders. - Confirm Selection: Click the "Open" or "Select Folder" button in the file browser.
Unity will then load the selected project, and its contents (like scenes, scripts, and assets) will appear in the Project window, allowing you to continue working on your game.
Key Points to Remember:
- Folder Selection: Always select the root folder of your Unity Project.
- Project Structure: Recognize that a project is a directory containing many files, not just one executable or project file.
- Alternative Method: The
File > Open Projectoption is also how you can access the Unity Hub's Projects tab from inside the editor to select from recently opened projects or browse for new ones.
By following these steps, you can successfully load your Unity game project into the Unity Editor and resume development.
