Unity has launched Unity 6, now promoted as the platform’s most stable and high-performing version yet. Unity’s President and CEO, Matt Bromberg, announced the release in a blog post, highlighting the company’s renewed focus on supporting developers and providing long-term value.

Since stepping into his role after the departure of John Riccitiello amid a series of controversies—including the recently rescinded Runtime Fee—Bromberg has been directing Unity towards a more developer-focused strategy. Unity 6 represents a step in this direction, as part of a larger effort to rebuild trust with the game development community.

Bromberg noted last month, “Cancelling the Runtime Fee and implementing new pricing changes lets us continue investing in game development improvements while building stronger partnerships.” This shift reflects Unity’s commitment to making the platform more accessible and fair for developers.

Enhanced Features and Performance in Unity 6

Unity 6 introduces several significant upgrades, including smoother multiplayer workflows, improved mobile web targeting, and enhanced graphics capabilities. Bromberg pointed out that internal and customer testing has shown up to a fourfold increase in CPU performance due to innovations like the GPU Resident Drawer and Render Graph for the Universal Render Pipeline (URP).

Unity adopted a new development cycle for Unity 6, investing over a year in a “full production mode,” with extensive testing by global developers to ensure robust feedback. This approach aims to improve the platform’s performance while addressing developers’ day-to-day needs directly.

Unity 6’s commitment extends beyond the initial launch, with the company pledging two years of support after the next major release. This support is further reinforced by a revised update strategy that includes major releases, patch releases, and a new category called “Updates,” which will follow a 6.X naming convention. The first update, Unity 6.1, is set for release in April 2025.

Improved Developer Communication and Resources

Unity is enhancing its interaction with developers by expanding its engineering presence on community forums like Discussions and Discord. The company has also pledged to release patch notes in advance, enabling developers to stay up-to-date and voice concerns more effectively.

In celebration of Unity 6’s launch, Unity is offering various resources, such as technical samples, demos, e-books, and a limited-time discount on Unity 6-compatible assets in the Asset Store, to help developers transition smoothly.

A New Chapter for Unity’s Game Development Platform

Unity 6 marks a significant milestone in Unity’s journey, showcasing the company’s commitment to performance, stability, and developer satisfaction. However, this release also comes at a crucial moment for Unity, as it seeks to move past recent challenges and controversial policies. The industry will be closely watching Unity’s efforts to support developers and address past issues.

Bromberg concluded the announcement by expressing gratitude for the community’s support and encouraging developers to explore Unity 6 and bring their projects to life.