Unity Announces Enhanced Engine Performance and Stability, New Platforms, and AI-Powered Workflows at GDC 2025
Unity (NYSE: U) has announced significant updates to its game development platform with three Unity 6 Updates planned for 2025. The first update, Unity 6.1, launching in April, promises enhanced performance features including higher frame rates, smoother gameplay, and lower CPU/GPU load.
The platform is expanding support beyond its current 20+ platforms to include large and foldable Android screens, Meta Quest, Android XR build profiles, and Instant Games, with WebGPU support for compatible browsers. Later 2025 updates will introduce AI-driven workflows and tools integrated directly into the Editor.
According to Unity's annual Gaming Report:
- 96% of developers are already using AI tools in their workflows
- 64% of developers are working on multiplayer games
- 62% are focusing on existing game investment
- 90% launched their recent games on mobile
- 45% seek workflow streamlining tools
- 55% prioritize end-to-end tech stack support
Unity (NYSE: U) ha annunciato aggiornamenti significativi per la sua piattaforma di sviluppo giochi, con tre aggiornamenti di Unity 6 previsti per il 2025. Il primo aggiornamento, Unity 6.1, in arrivo ad aprile, promette miglioramenti delle prestazioni, inclusi tassi di frame più elevati, un gameplay più fluido e un carico ridotto su CPU/GPU.
La piattaforma sta espandendo il supporto oltre i suoi attuali 20+ piattaforme per includere grandi schermi Android pieghevoli, Meta Quest, profili di build Android XR e giochi istantanei, con supporto WebGPU per i browser compatibili. Gli aggiornamenti successivi del 2025 introdurranno flussi di lavoro guidati dall'IA e strumenti integrati direttamente nell'Editor.
Secondo il rapporto annuale sui giochi di Unity:
- Il 96% degli sviluppatori sta già utilizzando strumenti di IA nei propri flussi di lavoro
- Il 64% degli sviluppatori sta lavorando a giochi multiplayer
- Il 62% si concentra sugli investimenti in giochi esistenti
- Il 90% ha lanciato i propri giochi recenti su mobile
- Il 45% cerca strumenti per semplificare i flussi di lavoro
- Il 55% dà priorità al supporto dell'intero stack tecnologico
Unity (NYSE: U) ha anunciado actualizaciones significativas para su plataforma de desarrollo de juegos, con tres actualizaciones de Unity 6 programadas para 2025. La primera actualización, Unity 6.1, que se lanzará en abril, promete mejorar el rendimiento, incluyendo tasas de fotogramas más altas, un juego más fluido y una carga menor en CPU/GPU.
La plataforma está ampliando su soporte más allá de las más de 20 plataformas actuales para incluir pantallas grandes y plegables de Android, Meta Quest, perfiles de construcción de Android XR y Juegos Instantáneos, con soporte WebGPU para navegadores compatibles. Las actualizaciones posteriores de 2025 introducirán flujos de trabajo impulsados por IA y herramientas integradas directamente en el Editor.
Según el informe anual de juegos de Unity:
- El 96% de los desarrolladores ya está utilizando herramientas de IA en sus flujos de trabajo
- El 64% de los desarrolladores está trabajando en juegos multijugador
- El 62% se centra en la inversión en juegos existentes
- El 90% lanzó sus juegos recientes en dispositivos móviles
- El 45% busca herramientas para optimizar flujos de trabajo
- El 55% prioriza el soporte de la pila tecnológica de extremo a extremo
Unity (NYSE: U)는 2025년을 위한 세 가지 Unity 6 업데이트를 계획하며 게임 개발 플랫폼에 대한 중요한 업데이트를 발표했습니다. 첫 번째 업데이트인 Unity 6.1은 4월에 출시되며, 향상된 성능 기능, 즉 더 높은 프레임 속도, 더 부드러운 게임 플레이, 그리고 CPU/GPU 부하 감소를 약속합니다.
이 플랫폼은 현재 20개 이상의 플랫폼을 넘어 대형 및 접이식 Android 화면, Meta Quest, Android XR 빌드 프로파일, 그리고 Instant Games를 포함하도록 지원을 확장하고 있으며, 호환되는 브라우저에 대한 WebGPU 지원도 포함됩니다. 2025년 후반의 업데이트에서는 AI 기반 워크플로우와 편집기에 직접 통합된 도구가 도입될 예정입니다.
Unity의 연례 게임 보고서에 따르면:
- 96%의 개발자가 이미 워크플로우에서 AI 도구를 사용하고 있습니다
- 64%의 개발자가 멀티플레이어 게임을 개발하고 있습니다
- 62%는 기존 게임 투자에 집중하고 있습니다
- 90%는 최근 게임을 모바일에서 출시했습니다
- 45%는 워크플로우 간소화 도구를 찾고 있습니다
- 55%는 엔드 투 엔드 기술 스택 지원을 우선시합니다
Unity (NYSE: U) a annoncé des mises à jour significatives pour sa plateforme de développement de jeux, avec trois mises à jour de Unity 6 prévues pour 2025. La première mise à jour, Unity 6.1, qui sera lancée en avril, promet des fonctionnalités de performance améliorées, y compris des taux de trame plus élevés, un gameplay plus fluide et une charge CPU/GPU réduite.
La plateforme élargit son support au-delà des plus de 20 plateformes actuelles pour inclure de grands écrans Android pliables, Meta Quest, des profils de build Android XR et des jeux instantanés, avec un support WebGPU pour les navigateurs compatibles. Les mises à jour ultérieures de 2025 introduiront des flux de travail pilotés par IA et des outils intégrés directement dans l'Éditeur.
Selon le rapport annuel sur les jeux de Unity :
- 96 % des développeurs utilisent déjà des outils d'IA dans leurs flux de travail
- 64 % des développeurs travaillent sur des jeux multijoueurs
- 62 % se concentrent sur l'investissement dans des jeux existants
- 90 % ont lancé leurs derniers jeux sur mobile
- 45 % recherchent des outils pour rationaliser les flux de travail
- 55 % privilégient le soutien de l'ensemble de la pile technologique
Unity (NYSE: U) hat bedeutende Updates für seine Spielentwicklungsplattform angekündigt, mit drei Unity 6-Updates, die für 2025 geplant sind. Das erste Update, Unity 6.1, das im April startet, verspricht verbesserte Leistungsmerkmale, darunter höhere Bildraten, flüssigeres Gameplay und geringere CPU/GPU-Belastung.
Die Plattform erweitert die Unterstützung über die derzeit mehr als 20 Plattformen hinaus und umfasst große und faltbare Android-Bildschirme, Meta Quest, Android XR-Bauprofile und Instant Games, mit WebGPU-Unterstützung für kompatible Browser. Spätere Updates im Jahr 2025 werden KI-gesteuerte Arbeitsabläufe und direkt in den Editor integrierte Werkzeuge einführen.
Laut Unitys jährlichem Gaming-Bericht:
- 96% der Entwickler verwenden bereits KI-Tools in ihren Arbeitsabläufen
- 64% der Entwickler arbeiten an Mehrspieler-Spielen
- 62% konzentrieren sich auf bestehende Spielinvestitionen
- 90% haben ihre neuesten Spiele auf Mobilgeräten veröffentlicht
- 45% suchen nach Werkzeugen zur Optimierung der Arbeitsabläufe
- 55% legen Wert auf Unterstützung des gesamten Technologie-Stacks
- Platform expansion to new markets including Meta Quest and Android XR
- Performance improvements with higher frame rates and lower CPU/GPU load
- Integration of AI-powered workflow tools to increase development efficiency
- Strong developer adoption with 96% already using AI tools
- 90% of developers launching on mobile platform indicating strong market presence
- Increasing market competition making new game launches more challenging
- 62% of developers focusing on existing games rather than new developments
- Developers requiring additional tools for workflow optimization indicates current inefficiencies
Unity 6 Updates were tested with customers in production environments pre-release to better support developers across the full lifecycle of game development
“We don’t want developers to have to choose between stability and new features, or between fidelity and ubiquity. We are committed to delivering it all," said Matt Bromberg, CEO and President of Unity. “Pressure testing new releases in production environments with our partners is enabling much higher quality builds.”
Unity 6.1 will enable higher frame rates, smoother gameplay, lower CPU/GPU load for better device performance, and improved debugging for easier optimization. Additionally, Unity is doubling down on its platform reach, extending Unity 6.1’s platform support beyond the current 20+ platforms to include large and foldable Android screens, Meta Quest, Android XR build profiles, and Instant Games, with WebGPU available to all developers on supported browsers.
In other Updates coming later in 2025, Unity 6 will help developers leverage AI-driven workflows to build games faster and more efficiently. Developers can expect agentic AI tools integrated directly into the Editor to accelerate workflows by automating complex, repetitive tasks, and a seamless integration of best-in-class third-party GenAI solutions. These Updates will also help developers diagnose problems, optimize the player experience, and enhance the quality of new player acquisition.
Earlier this week, Unity also released its annual Gaming Report, which highlights that developer optimism about AI is growing, with
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Multiplayer remains popular, with
64% of developers working on multiplayer games across genres—shooter and battle royale leading the way—as players continue to seek shared experiences. -
As launching new games becomes increasingly challenging,
62% of developers are prioritizing investing in existing games, leveraging live operations and content updates to keep players engaged and drive revenue. -
Developers are still expanding their player base across platforms, but mobile remains king, with
90% launching their most recent games on mobile. -
In a competitive market, efficiency tools and an integrated tech stack are critical—
45% of developers are looking for tools to streamline workflows, while55% prioritize an end-to-end tech stack that supports them at every stage of the content lifecycle.
The Unity 2025 Gaming Report can be found on Unity’s website here.
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