Unity 6 is now available on all leading platforms

The release of Unity 6 marks its availability on mobile devices, PCs, consoles, and extended reality platforms.

A blog post revealed that the new engine boasts features like end-to-end multiplayer capabilities, advanced mobile web development tools, and graphical enhancements aimed at optimizing CPU and GPU workloads.

Matthew Bromberg, Unity's president and CEO, noted a "fundamental shift" in the company's development approach, emphasizing an expanded testing process to foster a "continuous feedback loop."

Bromberg elaborated, "Delivering tangible benefits in Unity 6 is an ongoing commitment. Significant product and engineering resources will remain focused on Unity 6 years beyond traditional LTS releases, with support promised for at least two years after the introduction of the subsequent major release."

Unity's new update strategy involves three release types: major updates like Unity 6, patches for fixes and improvements, and 'Updates' which offer optional new features to boost performance.

The initial update for Unity 6, labeled Unity 6.1, is slated for April 2025.

Discussing the launch with CNBC, Bromberg stated, "With Unity 6, we aim to reconnect with our clientele, demonstrating our renewed commitment to delivering key innovations and signaling a shift in our business approach."

He further mentioned, "Our future strategy will be more closely aligned with the organic applications of our engine within the industry."