Unity Splash Screen Remover (USSR)

Announcement

On the latest updated policy for Unity Runtime Fee on 22 September 2023 (https://unity.com/pricing-updates), one of the key updates is Unity has decided to make the splash screen optional. Starting with Unity 2024 LTS (currently referred to as the 2023 LTS) or later.

...and we will remove the requirement to use the Made with Unity splash screen (starting with the LTS version releasing in 2024, currently referred to as the 2023 LTS, or later).

If you developing a new game, you may want to switch to those Unity version.

Overview

The Unity Splash Screen Remover (USSR) is a Command-Line Interface (CLI) tool designed to remove the Unity splash screen logo & watermark from Unity-built games.

The tool is an implementation of the guide available at https://github.com/kiraio-moe/remove-unity-splash-screen. By utilizing this tool, you can easily remove Unity splash screen logo from your games and keep your own logo displayed.

Requirements

• .NET 6.0 SDK or .NET 7.0 SDK
• Splash screen Draw Mode have been set to All Sequential in Player Settings.
  

Usages

You can find the nightly build of USSR with the latest bug fixes in the latest runned workflow artifacts.

• Download USSR from Releases page.
• Run USSR.exe and follow the instructions.

Android

• Make sure you already have JDK & SDK installed. In another word, you can build your game in Unity Editor.
• Android Studio installed. Make sure to set the JDK and SDK path to the one you used for Unity Editor.
• Follow these steps:
  • Check Export Project in Build Settings then export.
  • After exported, remove the splash screen at <export_result>/unityLibrary/src/main/assets/bin/Data/.
  • Remove the backup file (*.bak) generated by USSR or move to somewhere else outside of <export_result>.
  • Import the exported project to Android Studio.
  • Build the project.
  • If you want to upload your game to app store (e.g. Google Play Store), you can sign your game with keystore and build the project as app bundle (.aab).
    I won't cover those steps here, because you can find them pretty much on the internet.

iOS

This section may have some incorrect information. Feel free to create Issue/Pull Request if there's mistake.

• Xcode installed.
• There's no fancy settings to be checked, just Build (export) the project.
• Remove the splash screen at <export_result>/Data/.
• Remove the backup file (*.bak) generated by USSR or move to somewhere else outside of <export_result>.
• Open Unity-iPhone.xcodeproj with Xcode, then proceed to build.
  If you're an iOS developer, you know what to do next, right?

Supported Platforms

USSR support the following platforms:

• PC, Mac, Linux Standalone
• Android
• iOS
• WebGL

Supported Unity Versions

Some minor Unity versions is not supported and can caused crash.

• Unity 5 ~ Unity 2023

Contribute

If you found any bugs or have suggestions, feel free to make an Issue/Pull Request.

Credits

• Special thanks to @nesrak1 for the @nesrak1/AssetsTools.NET library, which was instrumental in the development of this tool.
• @arti4ikmin for the guide on Android platform.

License

This project is licensed under GNU GPL 3.0.

For more information about the GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GNU GPL 3.0), please refer to the official GNU website: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Disclaimer

By using this tool, you're intentionally violates the Unity End User License Agreement (EULA). Use the tool at your own risk (DWYOR - Do What You Own Risk).

FAQs

Q: Is using this tool safe?
A: Yes, the tool is designed to safely remove the Unity splash screen from your game without causing any harm.

Q: Can I upload my game to game stores and not get banned?
A: Yes, you can upload your games to various game stores without facing any bans. However, it's important to note that by removing the Unity splash screen, you are violating the Unity EULA, and there is always a risk of potential consequences. Be aware of the risks before proceeding.

Please note that using this tool is at your own discretion and responsibility. Always make sure to backup your game files before using any third-party tools or modifying game assets.