Overview
Level
BEGINNER
Topology
DETERMINISTIC
The Quantum Essentials technical sample showcases many of the entry-level capabilities of Photon Quantum.
It is split into multiple folders, each containing a self-contained example of a specific feature or set of features that are core to Quantum. The projects can be explored individually and have no dependencies on one another.
The main purposes of this sample are to:
- Help developers understand the fundamentals described in the Manual.
- Serve as a reference project for video tutorials that use this sample as their foundation.
Preview
This is an ongoing sample in which more objects will be added alongside with new video tutorials for Photon Quantum. For now, this project only contains one project for Quantum's View Framework a video tutorial showcasing it can be found on its page.
Download
| Version | Release Date | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1.0 | Jun 08, 2026 | Quantum Essentials 3.1.0 |
| 3.0.9 | Feb 05, 2026 | Quantum Essentials 3.0.9 |
Requirements
- Unity 6000.3 or higher.
- Quantum 3 AppId created in the Photon Engine Dashboard.
Supported Platforms
The Quantum Essentials Sample is built for PC.
Project Setup
Creating a Photon Quantum AppId
- Go to the Photon Engine Dashboard and log in or create an account.
- On the dashboard open
Applications > Public Cloudand select a Quantum 3 app or create a new app selecting Quantum 3 as Photon SDK.
- Copy and paste the Quantum 3 AppId into the
App Id Quantumfield of thePhotonServerSettingsasset in the Unity project:- A) Use the Quantum Hub
Video Tutorials
Photon Quantum Tutorial | View Framework & Entity Views Explained
Photon Quantum Physics Basics #1 - Colliders, Physics Bodies & Layer Matrix
Photon Quantum Physics Basics #2 - Collisions, Triggers & Overlap Queries
Photon Quantum Assets Explained � Deterministic Data, AssetRefs & Unity Integration
Photon Quantum Explained: Inputs vs Commands (Deterministic Multiplayer Guide)
Photon Quantum RNGSession Explained: Deterministic Randomness Without Desyncs