Nature Shaders is a collection of shaders for your vegetation that brings you player interaction, wind simulations, better quality lighting, and more.The shaders work out-of-the-box in all render pipelines, without any additional setup. You can use your vegetation models in all render pipelines, even if the vegetation was not created for that specific pipeline.ⓘ Before purchasing, please make sure to check the Supported Unity Versions, and to read our Refund Policy and Support Policy.ⓘ You are looking at Nature Shaders 2022, which is compatible with Unity 2022. For other versions, please take a look at Nature Shaders 2020 or Nature Shaders 2021.Interaction, wind, and better shading for your vegetation.Nature Shaders is a collection of shaders for your vegetation that brings you player interaction, wind simulations, better quality shading, and more.You can easily convert and import models from any source, such as SpeedTree, Megascans, or other assets from the Unity Asset Store. Nature Shaders’ unique algorithm automatically analyzes the models and materials and converts them for you.The shaders are built upon a shader-framework that is trusted and used by over 25,000 developers. You can expect polished, easy-to-use, and well-optimized shaders, with extensive documentation.Website • Quickstart • Documentation • TwitterSupports all render pipelinesThe shaders work out-of-the-box in all render pipelines, without any additional setup. You can use your vegetation models in all render pipelines, even if the vegetation was not created for that specific pipeline.One-click SetupJust click on a prefab and convert it to a Nature Asset, and the prefab and materials are converted and configured for you automatically.FEATURES―――InteractionPush down grass, have plants sway, and leave a trail behind objects. Any object in the scene can interact with vegetation. The only thing you need to do is add a collider to the object.WindSimulate the wind passing through your vegetation, from calm days to violent storms.TranslucencySimulate light passing through leaves. This results in more realistic lighting that shades your vegetation correctly in all lighting conditions.Color CorrectionChange the color of vegetation using accurate color correction methods. You can even add color variations for the same vegetation throughout the scene.Perspective CorrectionTilt grass away from the camera when looked at from a top-down perspective. This creates a more dense and realistic look.Dynamic MaskingRemove vegetation within a specific area, or reduce the density. Useful to hide vegetation under buildings, to let the player cut grass, or to create unique game mechanics.Dynamic Color OverlayChange the color of vegetation within a specific area of your scene. These areas can be created, moved, and changed dynamically.Convert MeshesMeshes are analyzed using Nature Shaders' unique algorithm to identify tree branches, leaves, and other vegetation shapes. These shapes are then used to configure wind and interaction automatically. There is no need for manual configuration of models or meshes.Convert/Import from:✔ SpeedTree✔ Quixel Megascans✔ Unity's Tree Creator✔ Any Asset Store asset✔ Custom models created by your teamConvert MaterialsMaterials are converted automatically using the included conversion profiles. This will automatically copy properties, and remap them if needed.LICENSE―――License Info✔ Perpetual License✔ Commercial Use✔ Unlimited Users¹¹This license allows for unlimited users within a single location of your business. If you have multiple office locations, or if you work with external contractors please select the Multi-Entity license above the purchase button.ⓘ This is the default license on the Asset Store, this text is just to clarify the details. Full details are in the Asset Store EULAUpgradingThis asset and license are intended for usage in Unity 2022. We make a major upgrade for Nature Shaders every year for new major Unity versions. (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, ...)Keeping Nature Shaders up-to-date with the latest changes and new features in Unity takes a lot of effort and resources, and we ask for your help with this through a small upgrade price for major releases. You are not required to update if you don't need to, and you can continue using Nature Shaders in Unity 2022 for as long as you need.The next major upgrade will be Nature Shaders 2023 for Unity 2023.SupportCustomer support is not included with your purchase. If you are experiencing any issues, please file a bug report.Seamlessly integrated with Nature RendererCombine this asset with Nature Renderer to use the shaders for vegetation on your terrain and render vast amounts of vegetation at high performance.Supported render pipelines and Unity versions:✔ Standard/Built-In · Unity 2021.3 LTS✔ High-Definition · Unity 2021.3 LTS✔ Universal · Unity 2021.3 LTSⓘ For Unity 2020, please see Nature Shaders 2020 instead.ⓘ For Unity 2021, please see Nature Shaders 2021 instead.✖ Unity 2023 is not supported by this version of Nature Shaders. Read our policy on Supported Unity Versions for more information.Technical Details✔ Supports billboards. (using Unity's billboard renderer and billboard assets)✔ Supports VR.✔ Supports Forward and Deferred rendering.✔ Supports LOD crossfade.✔ Quality Settings can be changed at runtime.✔ API available to create and edit materials at runtime.✔ Shaders use HLSL code and can be modified.✖ Raytracing in HDRP is not supported.Is something missing in this list? Feel free to contact us with any questions.Notes and Limitations* The shaders are intended to be used with instancing. Static batching is not supported.* Nature Shaders is a collection of shaders, it is not a rendering engine or placement tool.* Interaction is supported for grass and (small) plants. Trees do not support interaction.* 3D models and scenes shown in screenshots are not included.* This asset ships with plugins, C# source code is not included.* Alpha and Beta versions of Unity and preview packages are not supported.* Converting meshes and materials is not a one-on-one conversion. The result will be similar to the original asset, but Nature Shaders may have different lighting, colors, features, or wind animations compared to the original asset.* Only the latest LTS version of Unity is supported. Nature Shaders does not officially support Unity's Tech releases.
