Getting the Character Package in Unity when Missing from Import Packages

Getting the Character Package in Unity when Missing from Import Packages

Unity provides several asset packages that can be imported into projects to help speed up development. One of these is the Character package which contains controller scripts and prefabs for character animation. However, this package may not show up in the Assets > Import Package menu for importing.

Here are two ways to get the Character package into your Unity project if it is missing from the import list:

Enabling via Package Manager

The Unity Package Manager contains many packages that can be enabled for use in projects. This is the recommended modern approach.

First, open the Package Manager window in Unity (Window > Package Manager).

Next, search for the "Character" package. You may need to enable previews to see it.

Finally, click the Install button to add the Character package to your project.

The Character package content will now be imported and ready for use in the project.

Importing Manually

You can also manually import the Character package by downloading it and adding it to your project:

First, download the Unity Character package .unitypackage file from the Unity website or forums.

Then in your Unity project, go to Assets > Import Package > Custom Package and select the downloaded file.

In the import dialog, make sure all items in the Character package are selected. Click Import.

The Character controllers, prefabs, animations, etc. will be imported into your Assets folders ready for use.

The Character package contains useful animations and scripts for character control and animation. By enabling it via Package Manager or importing manually, you can utilize these tools in projects even if the package is not shown in the default import list. This will save time compared to creating character rigs and animations from scratch.