Unity 6: Boosting Game Development with Better Performance, Stability, and Long-Term Support

Unity, a leading platform for creating games and interactive experiences, has officially launched Unity 6 – the most powerful and stable version of Unity yet. This update was developed in collaboration with game creators around the world and is designed to help developers build games faster and more efficiently than ever. Unity 6 introduces several exciting features that make game development smoother, including improved multiplayer workflows, mobile web targeting tools, and advanced graphics enhancements that shift work from the CPU to the GPU. These changes have shown to improve CPU performance by up to 4 times based on both internal and user tests.

Unity is also committing long-term resources to continually improve Unity 6, ensuring that it remains stable while introducing new features and making upgrades easier for developers.

“We’re focused on providing developers with the tools they need to create games quickly and efficiently while encouraging innovation,” said Matt Bromberg, President and CEO of Unity. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure Unity 6 will play a central role in game development for many years.”

Josh Loveridge, Managing Director of Stratton Studios, shared his thoughts on Unity 6: “The stability and improved performance of Unity 6 have been essential for our team. Features like the new WebGPU graphics API and live services integration have made our workflow more efficient and boosted the quality of our projects. It’s been a game-changer for us during the development of PGA TOUR Rise, allowing us to explore new creative possibilities.”

In addition to the release of Unity 6, Unity has launched learning resources for developers at all levels to help them get started. Developers can join Unity’s product, engineering, and advocacy teams on Twitch for live interaction today, October 17, 2024, from 8 AM to 2 PM PT. They can also learn from other developers already using Unity 6. Unity 6 is available for download now.

About Unity:

Unity provides a suite of tools to help developers create, market, and grow games and interactive experiences across mobile, PC, console, and extended reality platforms.

Please note: This announcement includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For more details, refer to Unity’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).