View on Asset Store (opens in new tab)
Package details
- Latest version
- 1.0
- Last updated
- First released
- Unity version
- 2022.3.62 or later
- Package size
- 238 KB
- Files
- 6
- Favorites
- 3
- Views in the past week
- 10
Price tracking
- Last checked
- Tracked since
- Lowest recorded
- $29.00 on
Keywords
Shader-based star skybox
- Price drop
Procedural skybox featuring customizable animated stars and dynamic nebula effects.
Discount -21%
Previous price
$38.00
Price $30.00
Get 21% off on Asset Store (opens in new tab)
Affiliate link · Purchases support this site
Price history
Last 6 months
USDAsset preview
1 / 2
Shader-based star skybox screenshot 1
About this asset
Create immersive, infinite space environments without the need for static textures. This shader generates a vibrant starfield and volumetric-like nebula using pure mathematics, ensuring crisp visuals at any resolution.
Key Features:
- Dual-Layer Generation: Independent control over the Star layer and the Nebula (Warp) layer.
- Math-Based Shapes: Uses superellipse formulas to transition star shapes seamlessly from flares to circles.
- Rich Color Palettes: Features a Cosine Gradient system for generating complex, scientifically aesthetic color variations.
- Dynamic Animation: Built-in scrolling and warping parameters to bring the background to life.
- Versatile Styles: diverse looks ranging from realistic deep space to stylized sci-fi backgrounds.
From the publisher's Asset Store listing.
Technical details
- Type: Procedural Fragment Shader (No textures required).
- Algorithm: Uses Fractal Brownian Motion (FBM) for noise generation and density control.
- Star Shaping: Implements Superellipse distance functions for variable star geometry.
- Color System: Based on Cosine Gradient Palettes for procedural color mixing.
- Shader Keywords: Uses [KeywordEnum] for star prong variants (STAR4, STAR6, STAR8), compiling into optimized variants.
Compatibility
| Unity version | Built-in | URP | HDRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022.3.62f3 | Not listed | Compatible | Compatible |
As listed on the Asset Store.