The familiar functions of the editor are still available but with helpful additions to simplify 2D development. While famous for its 3D capabilities, Unity can also be used to create 2D games.
See 2D or 3D Projects if you’re not sure whether you should be working in 2D or 3D.
See documentation on 2D and 3D mode settings for information on how to change the 2D/3D mode and how the modes differ. Note that many areas of the Unity documentation apply to both 2D and 3D development this section focuses solely on 2D-specific features and functionality. This section contains documentation for users developing 2D games in Unity.