Unity Release Notes

February 19, 2026

Unity 6000.5.0a7 introduces significant improvements to the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) with enhanced Shader Graph functionality and better support for GPU Resident Drawer. This alpha release also focuses on improving the performance and stability of the editor, particularly for large projects, and introduces early access features for the new Input System.

February 4, 2026

Unity 6000.5.0a6 introduces significant enhancements to Shadergraph, including a new switch node for complex branching and improved subgraph input options. The build system gains support for CAMetalDisplayLink on macOS players, reducing stuttering and improving frame pacing. UI Toolkit receives updates for animating content via the legacy Animation component and improved memory management.

January 22, 2026

January 8, 2026

Unity 6000.5.0a4 introduces new Android APIs for managing system bars and insets, alongside a 2D Profiler for visualizing texture atlas usage. This alpha release also brings iOS thermal state adjustments to help prevent overheating and deprecates several older APIs.

December 16, 2025

Unity 6000.5.0a3 focuses on stability and rendering improvements, particularly addressing issues within the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) and DirectX 12. Several critical crashes and freezes related to graphics APIs and specific render pipeline configurations have been resolved, aiming for a more robust development experience.

November 20, 2025

Unity 6000.4.0a5 brings several performance optimizations and stability improvements across various subsystems. Key updates include enhancements to the Render Graph, fixes for graphics rendering issues on Metal and DX12, and improvements to the UI Toolkit and Version Control integration. Developers can expect faster build times due to removed analytics and a more stable editor experience with numerous bug fixes.

November 5, 2025

Unity 6000.4.0a4 introduces significant improvements to the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) with enhanced Shader Graph functionality and better support for Shader Variants. This alpha release also focuses on core engine stability and performance optimizations, particularly in areas like physics and memory management, aiming to provide a more robust foundation for developers.