Unity AI Open Beta Launches - Connect Claude Code and Cursor via MCP Server

Unity has launched its AI platform in open beta, available to all developers using Unity 6 and above. The platform combines Unity's own AI assistant with content generators for sprites and sound, but the standout feature is its AI Gateway—a bridge that allows developers to integrate third-party AI tools directly into the Unity Editor. The Gateway uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect external agents like Claude Code and Cursor without routing through Unity's credit system. This approach contrasts sharply with other game engines that typically lock developers into proprietary AI infrastructure and charge for every API call. Unity is instead providing both its own AI assistant and the infrastructure to bypass it entirely. Pricing follows a credit-based model familiar across the industry. Personal users receive 1,000 credits monthly for £10, whilst Pro and Enterprise customers get larger credit allocations bundled with their existing licences. The pricing structure suggests Unity views AI integration as a core feature rather than a premium add-on. This launch signals a shift in how game development platforms approach AI integration. Rather than creating walled gardens around AI capabilities, Unity is positioning itself as a platform that accommodates developer choice, whether they prefer Unity's built-in tools or external solutions they already use and pay for.