HairFX by Unity China: A Realistic Hair Rendering Solution Powered by AMD TressFX for Unity URP and HDRP
AMD and Unity China have joined forces to develop an advanced hair rendering solution, Unity China HairFX, offering developers realistic hair effects for 3D games, animation, and digital humans across multiple platforms, including PC, mobile devices, and consoles. The Unity China HairFX, based on AMD’s TressFX open-source real-time hair simulation and rendering framework, supports both Unity’s Universal Render Pipeline (URP) and High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP), and is compatible with Unity 2021 Long Term Support (LTS).
The Unity China HairFX, based on AMD’s TressFX on Unity 2021 Long Term Support (LTS)
Realistic hair in 3D animation and game development
Creating realistic hair has long been a challenge in the world of 3D animation and game development. Thanks to the implementation of AMD TressFX technology in Unity, both in URP and HDRP, it is now possible to achieve realistic hair effects on various platforms, such as PCs, consoles, and mobile devices.
Screenshot from Chinese Martial Arts game 逆水寒（Justice)
Unity China HairFX enables developers to create lifelike hair with ease, enhancing the overall appearance and experience of their characters. This advanced solution ensures that gamers across different platforms can enjoy immersive and visually stunning experiences.
Downloadable Demos: Where to Find Them?
Unity China has also prepared several samples in character test scenarios, which can be found in the HDRP Defender Character Demo and URP Defender Character Demo. These demos allow developers to directly view the effects of different hair styles, streamlining the hair creation process.
The Unity China HairFX project is now officially released on GitHub, and developers can access it for free. AMD and Unity China will continue their collaboration to deepen and optimize real-time 3D technology, providing ongoing support to developers in their creative journey. With the introduction of Unity China HairFX, creating realistic hair in both Unity URP and HDRP. Across various platforms, including PCs, mobile devices, and consoles, has become more accessible than ever.
Download HairFX from the Official GitHub:
TressFX 4x Developer Guide pdf
