[2d Lights] We're using a perspective camera, any way to get 2D lights to work properly?

Hi,

We implemented 2D lights in 2020.3. They work great. Our game is topdown 2D, however we use a perspective camera to add some depth.

Since updating to 2021.1, the lights appear in a small area in the centre of the screen, bleeding out to the edge. As soon as I change back to a orthographic camera they work correctly, but lose the lovely depth we've been working on.

Obviously, we could stop using the 2D renderer and implement normal lights, but we've put in so much work already and 2D lights have been giving us the desired effect. They look awesome (in 2020.3 at least!).

Thanks,

(I think I posted this in the wrong form before, sorry)

 

I have the same problem... I hope someone found a solution..

 

Fingers crossed this is a bug that will be fixed rather than a feature ie you have to use a orthographic camera

 

As far as I know, 2D lights where never meant or designed to work with perspective cameras. (@Chris_Chu correct me if I am wrong).
Unfortunately you will likely need to go with option B (use 3D lights).

[EDIT] Yep. I stand corrected. Hopefully the 2D lights get patched!

 

Ugh, that's a real pain. The 2D lights do everything we need. 3D lights and sprites (that rhymes ) are such a hassle.

As it currently works with a perspective camera in 2020.2.5f, I'm hoping there might be a "fix".

If anyone from the team could comment, that would be amazing as I need to plan.

Thanks!

 

That's hilarious as one of Unity's own videos from Unite 2020 heavily featuring the 2D lights system, Tails of Iron, is using a perspective camera with 2D lights!

I hope this is not the case, as the way they are working in 2020.3 is great.

 

I have the same problem. My lights don't work anymore since I upgraded and setting the camera to orthographic fixes it. But as others have said, I want to use a perspective camera. This worked before and is also in multiple official tutorials. This needs to be fixed. You can't expect everyone to use an orthographic camera for 2D games.

 

Hopefully it'll get fixed soon!

 

Thanks so much for the reply. I'll download that version and have a test.

 

I just tried 2021.1f3 and my lights seem to be working again. Thank you!

 

Hello.

We've just updated to Unity 2021.1.5f1 and 2D lights does work. However, ShadowCaster2D seems to be still limited to Orthographic camera. The Shadow texture is all wrong when using a Perspective camera. Is it possible to get a fix for this since we are using the ShadowCaster2D in our game?

Thanks,
Francis

 

Great! We'll be waiting for the fix. Thank you for this nice feature.

 

@Chris_Chu I updated Unity to 2021.1.5f1 and can confirm that 2D lights work now!

However I have a new issue I can not explain.
Please see the image attached.

Basically: lights are mirrored by Y axis.
So in the editor I setup light at Y = -6 and in game view it turns in Y=6.

I made an image with examples. Second light is in Y=0 and it matches in both game view and editor.
Same behavior for both orthographic & perspective cameras.

UPDATE: the light position is correct in camera preview (smaill window in editor window when camera is selected).

UPDATE #2: Enabling Post-Processing on camera fixed the issue, but that is weird.

 

Hello. Any ETA when this fix will be released? We are getting really close to finish our Vertical Slice and we want to send it to some publishers. However, we cannot send the build until this is fixed since it breaks a gameplay feature in our game.

Worst case, is this something that I can fix on my side. Is this exposed in the package code?

Thanks

 

Hello Chris, I just downloaded the latest 2021.1 staging repo and manually added com.unity.render-pipelines.universal to our project. It seems like the issue with ShadowCaster2D is still there. Has the fix been pushed in 2021.1? I can't see anything related to this issue in the com.unity.render-pipelines.universal history. This bug is really problematic for us right now as it breaks the whole gameplay design of our level.

 

Just to add to this thread, the perspective issue I started this thread with, regarding 2D lights has been fixed, however the same issue still persists with ShadowCaster2D.

Could we get an update from the unity team on this?

Thanks

 

Hello. Is there any progress on the Shadow Caster issue? This is preventing us from using this feature and create problems with a gameplay feature we have.

Thanks.

 

It's getting kinda frustrating now

 

Hello, I was waiting for the fix too and I finally fixed it myself. Here’s how:

1) URP package needs to be embedded in your project so you can modify it. To do this, copy the package from the package folder into your project’s Packages folder.
https://forum.unity.com/threads/modifying-a-package.680446/

2) In the embedded package find the file LightingUtility.hlsl

3) Modify the line 68

Code (CSharp):

1. output.ShadowUV = ComputeNormalizedDeviceCoordinate(output.PositionCS.xyz);

by

Code (CSharp):

1. output.ShadowUV = ComputeNormalizedDeviceCoordinate(output.PositionCS.xyz / output.PositionCS.w);

The division by .w will correctly render your shadow UV with a Perspective Camera. Otherwise, it will only work with an Orthographic Camera.

 

Thanks for this! Much appreciated!

 

I just ran into the problem where 2D lights with a perspective camera stop working as well. The problem specifically occurred when upgrading 2021.1.13f1 to 2021.1.14f1; upgrading from 2021.1.13f1 directly to 2021.1.15f1 has the same result.

What I'm seeing is that 2D lights in the scene view render correctly. Unfortunately, 2D lights in the game view, or in a player build do not renderer correctly.

@Chris_Chu can you have a look at case 1353065? I filed a bug report detailing what I observed. Whatever change to URP's lighting from version 2021.1.13f1 (2D lights work fine) to 2021.1.14f1 is causing the problem to occur.

 

I'm still seeing the same problem where 2D lights using a perspective camera stop working after upgrading 2021.1.13f1 directly to 2021.1.15f1, or directly to 2021.1.16f1.

Something changed between 2021.1.13f1 and 2021.1.14f1 that affected 2D lighting when using perspective cameras.

@Chris_Chu can you help track down this bug? If not, do you know of someone that would be able to work on this issue (detailed in cases 1353065 and 1354732).

 

Any updates on this?

Having the sample problem here on Unity 2021.1.16f1. With perspective camera all lights look very funky, both in scene and in game view. Depending on camera position/rotation everything changes. But when I make my camera orthographic everything looks dandy in game view. And in scene view all looks fine when I click the 2D icon.

 

I'm sticking on 2021.1.11f for now. Updating past that breaks the 2D lights system. We're close to launch on steam and consoles... Sucks really. Maybe we'll add shadows in a future update

 

I received a reply to one of my bugs (case #1354732) on the issue of 2D lighting being broken when used with perspective cameras. The response was simply that is was a known issue: 1315645.

Just upgraded to 2021.1.18f1 to see if it's been fixed, and it hasn't.

 

yup, having the same issue as @kayroice

 

@Chris_Chu
Was forced to update to match nintendo switch software version and now Um running 2021.1.1.17f1 and its not working with perspective... All light are all over the place :S
Any news on a updates coming?
Cheers

 

I've come back to this thread to say the exact same thing. Had to update to 2021.1.19f1. Lights are all over the place.

I don't think I need to specify more, but can if needed.

I would absolutely love some good news about this as I'm completely screwed as it stands. We need to push a build out on switch for the publisher ASAP.

Thanks

 

And to add to this, have the shadow casters been looked at at all? Last time I tried to use them they still had the GetComponent in the update method and performance dropped below playable rates.

 

I can see that it's stated as fixed in 2021.2, however it would be wonderful to see it back ported to 2021.1.x

As 2021.2.x is still in preview, I'm a little reluctant to use it for a game we plan to ship in a month or so

 

The bug report for this issue, 1315645, can't be voted on since there's a fix (2021.2.0a10), but you can comment on the issue. Not sure if that results in increased visibility, but it's worth trying. I just commented asking for a fix in 2021.1.x, more voices won't hurt.

@Chris_Chu do you happen to know if there's an ETA for backporting the 2D perspective lighting fix from 2021.2.0a10 to 2021.1.x?

 

I will personally send a case of beer (or soft drink of your choice) to the person/team that back ports this to 2021.1.x

 

Do you like beer?

 

I also have to port to switch... If you update, pls Tag me and let me know how it went.
Becuase; if you update, it might not work with the NDI Interface/Switch Version. Right?
As far as I can tell, the Unity version and the Switch Version need to match?

 

Thanks for looking into it!

 

Thanks for looking into this, it means a lot. If we could have an update, that'd be great.

 

any news of note @Chris_Chu ?

 

... Please ;(

 

2d lights still broken with perspective view on 2021.1.22f1. Reading this thread makes me think I'll have to wait for 2021.2 at this pace. Please fix this!

 

While an official patch would be ideal, check out the end of this thread for a way to fix it yourself. Only one line of code

https://forum.unity.com/threads/are...ith-a-perspective-camera.801942/#post-7526606

 

Why did Unity get rid of this for later updates? It used to work.. I see that someone made a bugreport and it sais "this is just the way it is with perspectiv camera"


[URP] [2D] [2D Lights] Sprite Light 2D will not illuminate sprites after reloading scene or entering Play Mode

If the user positions a Sprite Light 2D in the illuminating range of a Sprite object, initially the user will see the sprite illuminated as expected. Upon entering Play Mode or reloading the scene, the Sprite Light 2D will no longer illuminate nearby sprites.

Please see attached video capture for demonstration.

Steps to reproduce:
- Create a 2D new project with Unity 2019.3b+, configuring it for use with URP
- Create a new scene
- Add a 2D Sprite object to the scene
- Add a Sprite Light 2D to the scene and position it within range of the sprite
- Observe the sprite appears illuminated
- Press the Play button to enter Play Mode
- Observe the sprite is no longer lit as expected

1. 
   RESOLUTION NOTE:
   
   This is because you are using a perspective camera. The 2D lights are designed for orthographic cameras only, so weird artifacts may appear if you use them with a perspective camera. We may choose to properly support perspective cameras in the future, but for now we'll resolve this case as By Design.