NEW INPUT SYSTEM in Unity

[@Brackeys]

Hey everyone! To those of you who can't find the package: Unity has moved the "Show Preview Packages". You can now find it under Edit -> Project Settings -> Package Manager -> Enable Preview Packages. If you check that box, you should see preview packages in the Package Manager! :-) Stay awesome!

[@workflowinmind]

Hey brackeys, any update on this, it seems to have changed in the way you initialize and reference the Input class...

[@workflowinmind]

For those looking for an answer, I found it in this Unity Stream at 19:16 (You have now a Player Input Component) kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYfYpGyGpsuad68

[@SirArDheL]

Please, we need an updated version of the input system video.

[@revengerwizard]

@@SirArDheL true, now with the 1.0 version there are many new things

[@psinjo]

I know the system has changed a lot in the last year, is this tutorial still up to date enough to make it work?

[@cbox_]

TIP For those doing the tutorial more recently, you can no longer drag the file into the inspector as they changed the backend. You can just do controls = new InputMaster(); in awake to create a new instance of the object.

[@Kartikey007agrawal]

I cannot get the Input working with this. I have enabled the control in OnEnable() . Created using new InputMaster() but I still cannot get keyboard input to work with the new system

[@OverInfrared]

@cbox Thank you that was very weird problem.

[@BlaZeLiink]

thank you , solved my problem!

[@pontosinterligados]

That made sense, but I am getting some NullReferenceException from the InputMaster.Initialize(). Now updated to Unity 2019 and seems this video is already obsolete for beginners.

[@jayit6851]

This should be pinned @Brackeys

[@NewbNinjas]

This was one of the first videos that I watched when I began my Unity journey. I'm now coding dedicated servers with fusion + azure playfab for an online space shooter game I created as a result of following these tutorials. How far I've come in 5 months is amazing. I stumbled upon this video and noticed my comment from 5 months ago!

[@OminousBlast]

Amazing man! Whats your game called I'd love to play it

[@andheg52]

If you are watching this tutorial now and are looking for the "dpad" option, you have to create an action then change the action type from "Button" to "Value" in menu to the right. Then you have to change the Control type (drop down will appear) from "Button" to "Vector2". Then you can choose an "up/down/left/right composite".

[@SgtBurned]

Now you can set the Control type to "DPad" and it will allow you to create an "Up/Down/Left/Right Composite" from there.

[@toast3]

Thank you!

[@vahagnmikhailov3698]

Oh,I want to to thank You soooo much.

[@herbertwyndham]

Thank you! One of the hardest things about learning Unity is that the buttons always get moved and renamed, and then it's hard to follow the tutorials, even on their official site.

[@inf1nityz3r0]

thanks man

[@SoggyPringles]

Even though you may be gone @Brackeys, you still end up helping in everyway I need. While I hardly knew ye, ye still helped out more than I ever could have thought and for that, you have my eternal gratitude and thanks.

[@ski_kid]

what happend with him?

[@andythayer5493]

Once again, I search the webs for tutorials, find garbage, but then wait - there's Brackeys! Saved the day again, man! Thanks so much!

[@WesHawkins0]

Even though it's a few years old, this vid helped me get a jump start on the new input system. Thank you my friend.

[@MrEnabie22]

This is for real one of the best videos. Every time I come back here to set it up in a new project. Could definately work on my memory 🤣

[@totallycrispy1109]

Brackeys, I really appreciate your content. In 3 months I went from knowing nothing about Unity, to having plenty of knowledge. Thank you, you've been a big help to me. Keep up the good work!!!

[@monstereugene]

im sorry i just found this ironic because he's done with making videos... hope you're well :)

[@totallycrispy1109]

@@monstereugene same

[@joeyhernandez3925]

There seems to be a lot that has changed. Whilst I have figured most of it out myself I would love an updated video ;). Either way great vids Brackeys!

[@blackhawk827]

did the code change? if yes do u still have it after a year? could i have it?

[@pranavbadrinathan6693]

Who's here after the Brackeys team have retired? (from KZbin). Its been great, good luck to the Brackeys team!

[@eiromplays]

Another good video from my favorite youtuber. On my birthday :D Keep up the good work man.

[@jozatheman]

Happy bday

[@tapiocaseca6935]

Hapy barthdei

[@eiromplays]

@@tapiocaseca6935 Thanks

[@eiromplays]

@@jozatheman Thanks

[@eiromplays]

vaidik Gupta thx man and say happy bday to your friend aswell from me

[@rorschacht8478]

To anyone as stupid as me (welcome to the club) - You can have both the new and the old input systems enabled simultaneously (without errors!) by going to Project Settings > Player > Other settings > Enable both This way your game isn't an error simulator while converting to the new input system. Well done Unity, for thinking about this. Also; Great tutorial Asbjørn, thank you! (I'll call you by name from now on, since Brackys is no more... *Sad noises*).

[@Destrio_Fury]

Great! I deleted the project which I merged from two different project consisting different input systems, I wasn't able to keep up with the errors. If I wanted to continue, I would have to write other side from scratch with all the new way or older input dealings. Every time I successfully implement something in unity, just to find out that next feature I want to add is not compatible with my just implemented effect. If I want to use the functionality available, It's either remake using the available tools or code the features I want to add from scratch without using those tools. In a single day first Cinemachine, then input system got me done... Now I am thinking of prototyping the same thing using these two... Gods have mercy on me. And give me wisdom to check for any other tools I could take advantage of, with prior notice.

[@NewbNinjas]

For you guys who get the error: NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object Player.Awake () Just add this code at beginning of the Awake() block..... : controls = new InputMaster(); This should fix the issue, this had me stumped for 20 minutes. Thanks to everyone who continues to help me along the way. :)

[@vedarovski4110]

Thanks a lot. You saved me.

[@beesyrup5494]

You are a saint and hero

[@alpha3836]

it doesn't work for some reason here's my code: public class PlayerScript : MonoBehaviour { public InputMaster controls; void Awake() { controls = new InputMaster(); controls.Player.Shoot.performed += s => Shoot(); } private void OnEnable() { controls.Enable(); } private void OnDisable() { controls.Disable(); } void Shoot() { Debug.Log("WE shot a bullet!"); } }

[@antoniovedivici6202]

In case of you are coming from the "FPS tutorial" and got question marks over your head, why the fudge there is no >mouse control< explanation...: mouseX = Mouse.current.delta.x.ReadValue() * mouseSensitivity * Time.deltaTime; mouseY = Mouse.current.delta.y.ReadValue() * mouseSensitivity * Time.deltaTime;

[@willb4838]

thx iv'e been looking for this

[@Rook-ec7sl]

you are a legend

[@Jojo43O9]

TY

[@seraphimsarecoool]

what the heck is that syntax xD

[@pitchYellow2973]

this comment is the best tutorial for the new input system on the entire internet

[@folfex1971]

the dpad is now labeled as 2d vector, you right click the actions and it is listed there

[@ThomasJeff4s0n]

THANK YOU!

[@45sbdfbfd9]

Thanks a lot!

[@mstyslava]

Thank you!

[@warningshotdesigns]

I can't seem to find that at all, I only see add binding, add positive/negative binding, add binding with one modifier, add binding with 2 modifiers.

[@Nicken_Tenders]

@@warningshotdesigns If you right click the action itself, it'll ask you if you want to "Add 2D Vector Composite". I wish I could tell you why that's there, hidden away, but... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@umaryusuf12]

Yooo finally a new video I literraly wait all week 4 new videos Even I don't use that 1 in particular brackeys just makes it so fun . Tnx a bunch guys keep up the good work👍👍

[@clamum]

LITERALLY LITERALLY LITERALLY LITERALLY LITERALLY LITERALLY LITERALLY

[@maltedwheaties3339]

Alot has changed in the 2020.1, and there aren't that many videos covering it...

[@psinjo]

I too would love to see an updated video :)

[@robertward960]

@@psinjo I second that

[@MoonLiteNite]

As someone who is new to unity, this is killing me. At least i got basic movement to work. Now trying to get it to work with touch input, NOTHING on youtube on it:(

[@zymolyticzulu5310]

@@MoonLiteNite same

[@kyrannosaurgaming8485]

There is a video here of someone making basic FPS controls: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKeWo4yAgrmgr8U

[@ralofpatel470]

I find this more complicated than earlier one. But it is more powerful.

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

If you can't drag in the InputActionAsset into your script (as shown at 11:50) because the field isn't there, instantiate the object in your Awake() method instead. Do something like this: private void Awake() { controls = new Controls(); controls.Player.Shoot.performed += ctx => Shoot(); } Also, for 13:37, if you're getting errors after testing the code, ensure the return type ('Vector2' in the video) agrees with the return (composite) type of the action.

[@bluefakederblauere2099]

dont forget .Enable()! else it somehow doesnt work

[@SyPhase]

controls = new InputMaster(); But I got what you meant, and it SAVED me, thanks

[@augustomarques292]

thx!

[@cheker12354]

With this event based system, programming inputs is going to be way more structured, love it!

[@joshbishop]

This is great! Dude, I love your videos, they're amazing and have taught me so much with Unity. Keep up the good work!

[@aussieraver7182]

9:20 If you cannot see the InputManager property in the inspector, you may need to initialise it programatically. Within the void Awake() method, write this: InputMaster = new InputMaster();

[@ichoupettev4661]

Thanks for the tip

[@SyPhase]

controls = new InputMaster(); Thanks man, I was wondering what was wrong.

[@beerfrad6447]

My thoughts before watching were "Oh why do we need this, the old system is good enough, I can do anything there". I'm honestly surprised how much better this is and I did not expect this. I never even realized how clunky the old system was, and I just kind of got used to writing the input checks in Update() which in hindsight is so messy readability-wise. I can't wait for the new input system to make into unity proper now. And thanks for the video!

[@47Mortuus]

I don't get it. Declaring 20 delegates in an Awake() or listening for 20 Input states in Update() is like exactly the same "mess" - all of it happens in the same class either way. Unless... Of course... you don't have an InputManager and your copy-pasted Brackeys scripts are like "Weapon: MonoBehaviour { Update() { if(Input([...]

[@jayjoonprod]

It´s Christmas, I´m interested in Unity new input system and youtube recommends just the right video for me

[@emilemil1]

I haven't checked and I'm not entirely familiar with C# syntax, but I believe you can also do: controls.Player.Movement.performed += Player.Move void Move (InputAction.CallbackContext context) { ... } In case you want to get rid of the intermediate lambda.

[@falxie_]

Thanks Brackeys, gonna miss your videos

[@Bonfere]

I miss Him SOOOOO Much! :(

[@cloudgazer3d]

"This year is gonna be fun" didn't age well ^^'

[@QS1597]

It did not

[@thesweetembraceofnonexiste3740]

I mean, 2019 *was* okay. It's just *2020* that's going down the drain.

[@pandacatplayz]

2020 score: 1 2019 score: 300

[@RealCaptainAwesome]

Wait until you get the July update.

[@zzedixx]

@@pandacatplayz actually, 2019 score: 300, 2020 score: cOrOnAvIrUs even worse, brackeys ended his channel (no more new uploads) 2020 is the worst year in history.

[@stevencruz978]

Thank you for these tutorials Brackeys! 10,000x better than Unity docs and the hard work you put into these shows. :)

[@leonardojensen2654]

Yeah brackeys really are on a god level when teaching people

[@varKristjansson]

I don't code but your voice is really nice and I like falling asleep listening to it

[@darkfafi]

You should really not use anonymous methods here... For every +=, you have to call a -= as well. Else the game breaks because events are still triggered after destruction, because the methods live within their own reference.

[@SkrekkLich]

Maybe directly pass the context, this way he wouldn't need the lambda ... Or how he calls it "the weird syntax"

[@proe4414]

Yeah, he should have mentioned that. Ohh I already see headaches from beginners with this new system... It hurt me bad when I heard "the weird syntax" D:

[@Trojaner]

Yes, one should definitly do -= when OnDestroy occurs; otherwise GC will not be able to collect the object.

[@seansopata5121]

Well, after watching many of his videos, I've been less than impressed with his programming. Functional, sure, but seriously terrible for optimization.

[@HippieJavelin99]

So... what's the best practise?

[@emmanuelperez48]

oh Brackeys, I miss you so much

[@miikey_lol]

Merry Christmas!

[@sailinglighthouse144]

it must be Christmas, we got Unity

[@pixelcats2647]

Christmas is gone

[@miikey_lol]

@@pixelcats2647 only 362 days to the next one though!

[@ForProsOnlyCom]

you are wrong

[@miikey_lol]

@@ForProsOnlyCom at the time I wasnt

[@thecodeanvil5779]

For anyone who installed the new system and your project is broken, go to Edit>Project Settings>Player>Other Settings and then find 'Active Input Handling' and change it to either 'Input Manager(Old)' or 'Both' and then your old code will work. Hope this helps!

[@UrbanArT69]

Sheesh thank you for this, didn´t even know this was a thing

[@gomango99]

You're a lifesaver! For some reason I couldn't get keyboard input to work with the new one but still wanted Controller support

[@Buxzy6613]

wow bro you are a life saver jesus been implementing Input in other functions but it dint seem to work since I have the new input system some tutorials that i find have barely any new input system fixes thx for this comment ill sub for your channel just by that

[@theeternal6890]

*I feel the older system was much easier.*

[@thatsalot3577]

yes😢

[@jonathanpaz8974]

agreed

[@HomingAsatoMass]

As are the input systems in both other engines I have been using so far lol. I have no idea who thought this would be a good idea

[@toastyshrimp1882]

@@HomingAsatoMass it IS a good idea. You no longer clog the update function with endless calls, you can fire events, and setting up multiple input systems is literally seamless. Have you written a PlayerController that was even mildly complex? Unity falls apart damn near instantly on anything other than very basic movement. What exactly is bad about it? That it's more complex? I hate to break it to you, making a game is complex. If you think handling events for input is too complicated, you're never going to ship a game. Not only that, but you even get the option of keeping the old input system, although god knows why someone would want to.

[@HomingAsatoMass]

@@toastyshrimp1882 you can design a complex system in a way that makes it intuitive to approach for people, and takes care of certain barriers for them until they choose to engage with those aspects of the system. (I think I already wrote you a reply once, no idea what happened to that. This is the short version)

[@sailinglighthouse144]

Merry Christmas Brackeys, it must be Christmas, we got Unity

[@alinawaz4034]

Unity is going amazing day by day!!!

[@mojojojo5304]

You can enable both input system. Edit > project settings > player > configuration > active input handling.

[@xiolostudios]

Yes

[@alielhefnawey5764]

Thanks alot for this info. I apretiate your help

[@neozoid7009]

Awesome I also love working with unity every day

[@MikolasCage]

Keep up the great work man, always nice to see your notification pop up ^^

[@jabocdawookie123]

For anyone having trouble with this, delete any input action asset that you have in your assets. Add the player input component to your player object in the inspector. Then click on create actions and use that, it will automatically create move and fire action for you.

[@i_am_reshad]

best explanation ever. be back Brackeys

[@rds6129]

This is basically the adapter design pattern, neat!

[@bence0302bence]

I've never been so hyped for a new feature in Unity before!

[@AmiDeLaMusique]

Awesome tutorial - has helped me a great deal. Very nice explanation of the mechanics behind the new input system. Thanks a lot!

[@susu5331]

This tutorial is very outdated (unlike his other great tutorial vids). If you're watching this cuz you're like me (being a big fan and wanting to learn the new input system), choose another tutorial, far too many changes have taken place since Unity 2019 and the script shown here is basically of zero use at this point.

[@KeithSwanger]

Until this new input system becomes robust and reliable, I think Rewired is still the best input solution for Unity at the moment. It would be great to not have to rely on a third party though!

[@freezxify]

Came here to say the same. Not even close to the robustness and feature set of ReWired.

[@songersoft]

It reminds me of Rewired tho. Glad to hear Rewired is still a good purchase.

[@Trojaner]

/sellout

[@Trojaner]

Why would anyone use some third party asset when you can have a standard official one supported by Unity

[@KeithSwanger]

You're basically asking: Why does the Unity Asset Store exist? Come on, dude.

[@obalfaqih]

Thanks! Pretty informative as always 👌🏻

[@XtroTheArctic]

I really can't believe that you defined an extra lambda method instead of simply applying the correct event signature to the Shoot method and add it to the event directly.

[@Hamstermoviespro]

Wow this looks awesome! Thanks for making a video on it!

[@ArthurCousseau]

If I were a beginner, at 15:20 I could basically hear "or you can forget the last 15 minutes and just write 3 lines of code" :D

[@jorgevital89]

Lol

[@mp3_45]

Thnx Miss you guys...

[@thatanimeweirdo]

I was literally thinking about asking you to make a video on it when I installed the preview package yesterday!

[@KonnasTrashHeap]

This seems like a big improvement. Really hoping that the single generic "gamepad" scheme option implies we no longer have to do inputs for different types of pads (xbox, ps4 etc) separately.

[@smitasushilbhegde3655]

while downloading the asset be sure to close Visual studio or monodevelop

[@ayansyed4586]

Godot Input System Is so good compared to any other engines

[@Tenzordk]

Hey bro(kyes) will you be making a updated version of the video? Thanks!

[@apersonthatsucksatnames1133]

sadly never again :(

[@EchoPrograms]

:'(

[@apersonthatsucksatnames1133]

:',C

[@MrDylanButton]

;-;

[@MrDylanButton]

@NATHAN SKROBARCZYK Nah it says that on my screen for yours, its cuz you got notified about t my comment

[@djrios06]

For the FPS can you teach us how to create an inventory and a hotbar???

[@nonamegode2321]

Is it possible That you can make aa new tutorial on how to use the InputSystem(it is a little out of date)?

[@ehallam08]

Dwight is the best! I'm actually watching the office right now.

[@betagamestudio5260]

Hey Brackeys, it would be great if you made a video on user customizable controls with the new input system.

[@In-N-Out333]

He uploaded this video on a Thursday. Hopefully he's going back to uploading twice a week, and this isn't just a delayed Sunday video.

[@Dxpress_]

The holidays just passed, so the uploads should be returning to normal.

[@wombatZ]

Merry Christmas Brackeys

[@andreutu]

Make 2D movement and animations with this input system in Unity 2019

[@Daemonworks]

This is going to make it /so/ much easier for developers to ensure their games are friendly for folks who have physical disabilities.

[@stephanebessette6471]

New Unity version requires that we instantiate the class in Awake() i.e. controls = new InputMaster();

[@FowlArtemis2nd]

Can you provide a tutorial for multiple controllers (for a co-op game, for instance)?

[@sky_guy1274]

FowlArtemis2nd try creating an action map foreach character in your game maybe thats gonna work

[@atmunn1]

this is amazing i'm never using the old system again

[@eclipixie536]

a bit of advice: you don't have to do the control scheme thing at 6:00; you can just set up multiple bindings in one action and make one for keyboard/mouse, and one for whichever controller you're using also you don't need the Using line up the top.

[@vegguid]

Merry new year!

[@ritasharon4061]

Have a great year ahead. Can you please do a video about coin system like adding coins collected from each level to total coin count!!

[@1e1001]

Just have some persisting gameobject and have it keep track of your total coin count and coin count per level or whatever

[@ritasharon4061]

@@1e1001 I am new to unity so I am not sure on how to do that. I tried but it's throwing garbage values or random code. Can you share your email please

[@CookieCraftMedia]

This new system looks much more simple yet you get a better overview for the controls of your project. These new features are nice and all but... I NEED THE UNITY DARK THEME

[@oriconceptarts3233]

Thanks , This is really stupid simple after understanding delegates.

[@Moon-to9se]

Блин так, радует, что земляки входят в список. Brackeys, thanks!

[@MrAlbytheworm]

Thanks for the tutorial. Any chance on making a tutorial for mobile using virtual joystick or touch with the new input system

[@desmondmies3095]

Well i've finally got a fully working Rebindable Input System with the new input system, that works QWERTY and AZERTY, finally !

[@techr5337]

Brackeys I Request u please start a new unity basics series using new tecniques and functions pls.I want to learn unity coading

[@volatilisjackal]

id love to know how i would use bolt and the new input system.

[@clydemarindo3177]

Brackeys can you do a random dungeon tutorial like Enter the gungeon, that would be very awesome

[@starsquad9814]

Here is a video on an updated version of the new input system. Which is like Enter the gungeon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmO1falmlryIeJI

[@jumpingjesus94]

Could you do a video on persistence between scenes?

[@juliancapeloni2156]

Hi! I could make it jump calling a function OnJump() and changing rigidbody velocity. And it works! Also I’ve implemented another function called OnMove() that change the value of a variable. Then in another function I change the rigidbody velocity, and executed in the update. Walking works fine. But if I try to jump now the player moves a bit and start falling.

[@Vimerum]

Is there a easy way of changing the inputs in-game with this new system? Because the old one is pretty hard to do so without an asset from asset store.

[@wokarol]

As far as I know, they will made an API for it

[@Vimerum]

@@wokarol That would be great!

[@Owen3H]

Just use an input manager.

[@Octamed]

That is half the reason they're making this. It'll come

[@ZoidbergForPresident]

Like changing the input asset I guess, on runtime? But this video doesn't explain that... It'd be nice too to select a specific scheme depending on the current keyboard layout so that players can start playing whether they have a qwerty or azerty layout...

[@mr.nutmeg5429]

The office is a turning point for vpns everyone says that thats their favorite part of them

[@Draxi_1]

reminds me of the new SteamVR input system.

[@notnanomercy]

wow that time! yesterday i try that

[@zig8925]

Dude! Christmas was 3 days ago!

[@shizounu2480]

Can you do a video on Delegates, Events & Lambda expressions please? I think It'd be very usefull as an addition to this

[@mandisaw]

Pretty sure Delegates & Events are covered by Unity Learn scripting tutorials on the main site. Lambda expressions aren't covered by Unity AFAIK, but they are in a *lot* of modern languages, so you can find info on them everywhere from Microsoft's own C# docs to KZbin. My problem is I always screw up the syntax for lambda/closures between C#, Java, and Swift :p

[@Misterlikeseverythin]

How do I get input from multiple controllers? Like 2 players using different gamepads in Mortal Kombat?

[@superhardboiled8732]

I made a simple tutorial here that shows how to do local multiplayer. Hope you find it useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emnRhnxubbWCi5o

[@Szwejk92]

I'd love it if you would make a separate series reviewing Unity assets/tools (mostly technical stuff) from their Asset Store..

[@ritoon2223]

bro, this guid is very helpful, but how to make 3d character controller (with character controller and new input system)?

[@CnekYT]

As of right now, it's different and that there is no Input Manager. Can you please make an updated one, thank you.

[@whoisgliese]

The script isnt recognizing the InputMaster class, anyone else with this problem?

[@ritumalhotra6477]

I don’t know if you have fixed this problem or not but try typing ImputMaster instead of InputMaster.

[@kristech_io]

Make sure you first click the InputMaster asset, check the Generate C# Class checkbox, Apply it. Then in your script, because of an update, you'll have to do `InputMaster controls`. And in your `Awake()` method, you'll need to set it like so: `controls = new InputMaster()`. There's no more clicking and dragging it to a slot in the Inspector. You'll have to create it via your script.

[@maistrogaming7911]

Wtf....I almost broke my glasses and my eyes and my brain....at once.... Man what a complex video...or a youtuber to be exactly

[@klerta]

yes, I've been waiting for this!!

[@kuuo6647]

love the new Input System. BTW. In Unity 2018.3.0, you can install the Input System within Package Manager

[@duduostie]

Stupid question. How do I do that? I'm new and just want to begin with Unity with this way for the controls but I don't know how to add it to Unity even by Unity Hub.

[@benjamins9980]

Thank you very very much

[@dracheneintopf3654]

I have a big Problem, around minute 12 you drag the InputMaster on the Controls Field of Your Script. I don't have these Field, why, may script is exactly the same?

[@fabi3195]

Hey brackeys I love your videos :D can you please make a tutorial about add adds and product placement in games?

[@RedstoneinventeArmoredGuy]

Hi brackets, can you make a video on how hard it is to get very good graphics and what are they key parts to attain those graphic?