Error: Unity Failed To Resolve Project Template

Solution

What's causing this error

The 'unity failed to resolve project template' error typically occurs due to a miscommunication between the Unity Hub and your Unity Editor. Some potential causes include:

1. Outdated Unity Hub or Editor: An outdated version of the Unity Hub or the Unity Editor might not be compatible with the project template you're trying to use.
2. Corrupted Project Templates: If the project templates in your Unity installation have been corrupted, this can lead to failures in resolving them.
3. Improper Paths: If Unity Hub cannot find the correct path to the Unity Editor or to the project templates, it may fail to resolve the template.
4. Installation Errors: Occasionally, errors during the installation process of Unity Hub or Editor can lead to issues with resolving project templates.

Solution - Here's How To Resolve It

Now that we understand the potential causes, let's look at the corresponding solutions:

1. Update Unity Hub and Editor: Ensure that you are using the latest versions of both the Unity Hub and the Unity Editor. Updating these tools can often resolve compatibility issues with project templates.
2. Reinstall Project Templates: If your project templates are corrupted, reinstalling them may solve the problem. You can do this through the Unity Hub by navigating to the "Installs" tab, selecting the three dots next to the relevant Unity Editor version, and clicking "Add Modules". From there, you can add the necessary templates.
3. Verify Paths: Make sure that the paths for your Unity Editor and project templates are correctly set within Unity Hub. You can verify this under the "Installs" section of Unity Hub.
4. Reinstall Unity Hub and/or Unity Editor: If the issue persists, consider reinstalling Unity Hub and/or Unity Editor. Sometimes, a clean install can resolve lingering issues from previous installations.

Remember to restart your machine after implementing these solutions as they may require system updates to take full effect.