Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Learn how to save and load data in Unity - avoiding common mistakes and dangerous serialization techniques many other tutorials will tell you to use!
In this video we'll look at using text-based serialization using JSON and optionally encrypt that data. I also discuss some of the pros/cons for using text-based serialization, and what you should use instead if you really want to/need to use a binary serialization technique.
Common suggestions that you should absolutely not use to persist game state data are:
1. Player Prefs - these are not designed for storing game state. Only...Player Preferences such as graphic & audio settings.
2. BinaryFormatter - this class is dangerous and insecure. Use of this class can allow an attacker to take over the system. docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/serialization/binaryformatter-security-guide
As always, all code from this video is available on GitHub: github.com/llamacademy/persistent-data
📚 Resources 📚
⚫ JSON.Net: newtonsoft.com/json
⚫ Encrypt/Decrypt Data with AES: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.security.cryptography.aes?view=net-6.0
⚫ Binary Formatter Security: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/serialization/binaryformatter-security-guide
⚫ Unity JSON.Net Package: docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.nuget.newtonsoft-json@3.0/manual/index.html
⚫ Protobuf (BinaryFormatter alternative): github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf
⚫ Protobuf C# Docs: developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/docs/csharptutorial
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Most tutorials come from knowledge gained making https://survival.llama.software Llama Survival - a top-down zombie survival shooter for Android and iOS.
I also have some Unity Assets (affiliate link): assetstore.unity.com/publishers/22409?_aid=1101l9QvC
#unitytutorial #tutorialtuesday #gamedev #tutorial #unity #llamacademy #gamedevelopment
Learn how to save and load data in Unity - avoiding common mistakes and dangerous serialization techniques many other tutorials will tell you to use!
In this video we'll look at using text-based serialization using JSON and optionally encrypt that data. I also discuss some of the pros/cons for using text-based serialization, and what you should use instead if you really want to/need to use a binary serialization technique.
Common suggestions that you should absolutely not use to persist game state data are:
1. Player Prefs - these are not designed for storing game state. Only...Player Preferences such as graphic & audio settings.
2. BinaryFormatter - this class is dangerous and insecure. Use of this class can allow an attacker to take over the system. docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/serialization/binaryformatter-security-guide
As always, all code from this video is available on GitHub: github.com/llamacademy/persistent-data
📚 Resources 📚
⚫ JSON.Net: newtonsoft.com/json
⚫ Encrypt/Decrypt Data with AES: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.security.cryptography.aes?view=net-6.0
⚫ Binary Formatter Security: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/standard/serialization/binaryformatter-security-guide
⚫ Unity JSON.Net Package: docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.nuget.newtonsoft-json@3.0/manual/index.html
⚫ Protobuf (BinaryFormatter alternative): github.com/protocolbuffers/protobuf
⚫ Protobuf C# Docs: developers.google.com/protocol-buffers/docs/csharptutorial
📱 Let's stay connected
YouTube: youtube.com/c/LlamAcademy
Patreon: patreon.com/llamacademy
Facebook: facebook.com/LlamAcademyOfficial
Twitter: twitter.com/TheLlamAcademy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@LlamAcademy
Instagram: instagram.com/LlamAcademy
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Believe in LlamAcademy's mission and have received value from the videos? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/llamacademy
----
Most tutorials come from knowledge gained making https://survival.llama.software Llama Survival - a top-down zombie survival shooter for Android and iOS.
I also have some Unity Assets (affiliate link): assetstore.unity.com/publishers/22409?_aid=1101l9QvC
#unitytutorial #tutorialtuesday #gamedev #tutorial #unity #llamacademy #gamedevelopment
