- Unity tools can be acquired for free by any authorized developer who registers with Nintendo's licensing program
- the license's cost is waived for developers on Wii U
- builds generated in Unity still have to run through a Wii U dev kit purchased from Nintendo
- supports DX10 level graphics
- includes deferred rendering, GFX output support
- allows devs to utilize the GamePad screen, camera, microphone, Wii U Pro Controller, Wii Remote, Wii Motion Plus and even the Balance Board
- console's software can be accessed through Unity
- this lets developers utilize Miiverse connectivity
- planning to add support for friends lists, user accounts and voice chat