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Learn how to transform energy efficiency from a technical consideration into a competitive advantage for game development in this 44-minute conference talk from Unite 2025. Discover actionable strategies to extend battery life, reduce energy consumption, and create more sustainable gaming experiences while maintaining player engagement. Master the art of measuring energy consumption by implementing proper instrumentation for game sessions, estimating energy usage patterns, and connecting telemetry data to key metrics like player retention and monetization. Explore architectural approaches that prevent device overheating and extend gameplay sessions, including guidance on avoiding common mobile and portable console pitfalls, selecting optimal rendering pipelines, designing efficient update loops, and implementing asset strategies that minimize thermal impact. Uncover underutilized Unity engine features and platform capabilities that deliver significant efficiency improvements without compromising the player experience, enabling longer play sessions and supporting environmental sustainability goals in the gaming industry.
