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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 11h
The 4.8 release cycle reaches an ever-important milestone with its very first beta snapshot: #GodotEngine 4.8 beta 1 arrives! 🎉 We've prepared a feature-packed blog post showcasing the main highlights for this new version: godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 beta 1 – Godot Engine
Godot 4.8 enters beta!
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I accidentally clicked on an AI post on Reddit and now the entire homepage is like: you must love AI, here's all the subreddits.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 29/09/2026
Our final 4.8 development snapshot has arrived with #GodotEngine 4.8 dev 7! Symbol renaming, runtime CanvasItem manipulation, animated decals, non-allocating physics queries, UI audio events, AccessKit for iOS and Android, and more are ready for testing: godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 7 – Godot Engine
Feature freeze has arrived!
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 15/09/2026
"Another development snapshot already? Didn't they just release one last Friday?" Indeed, this is primarily a hotfix release for macOS and the Google Play store. Despite that, #GodotEngine 4.8 dev 6 still has a fair amount to show off! godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 6 – Godot Engine
Hotfix for macOS and Android
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 10/09/2026
A stream of new features are flowing your way! 🚣 Mip-level texture streaming, preserving alpha test coverage, a reworked toolbar for the 2D editor, and more await in #GodotEngine 4.8 dev 5 godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 5 – Godot Engine
A healthy stream of new features await!
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The long awaited Audacity 4.0 redesign is now out!! Free and open-source.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 26/08/2026
Development of Godot 4.8 is firing on all cylinders! 🏎️ #GodotEngine 4.8 dev 4 brings Trail3D, VisualShader node groups, main screen dock support, multi-bounce ambient occlusion approximation, directional lightmap specular light… Too many features to count! godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 4 – Godot Engine
4.8 development is now in full force!
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Perfectly sized @yunayuispink.bsky.social came to visit, so had to keep her well fed.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 22/08/2026
Godot 3.6.2 has been our recommended stable LTS version of 3.x for a while now. However, due to changes in Android and iOS, the time has come for a new build. 📱 #GodotEngine 3.6.3 has arrived, being a safe and recommended upgrade for all 3.6.x users! godotengine.org/article/main...
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Maintenance release: Godot 3.6.3 – Godot Engine
Godot 3.6.2 has been our recommended stable LTS version of 3.x for a while now, but the time has come to make a new build, primarily due to changes in requirements for Android and iOS.
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The new kid on the block showed up and took over the shelf to the horror of Godot Jr. and Godot Jr. 2
Godette plushie celebrating her successful siege of the Godot shelf.
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Fabrizio Espindola @fabrizioespindola.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Wondering how to create the fake 3D sticker effect using sprites in Godot? Here's the answer. This effect will be included in 'The Complete Godot VFX Handbook,' but we need at least 1K people subscribed to move forward. Wishlist it here! 🔥 jettelly.com/store/comple... #indiedev #gamedev
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 18/08/2026
Has it already been a whole month since the last 4.7 maintenance release? How time flies… 🕰️ Well, no time to dwell on the past; let's instead dwell on the past with yet another maintenance release: #GodotEngine 4.7.2! godotengine.org/article/main...
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Maintenance release: Godot 4.7.2 – Godot Engine
The second 4.7 maintenance release has arrived!
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 17/08/2026
The results are out, and for the first time, you can download all the responses as a .csv file if you want to dig deeper into the data. Thank you everyone for participating! godotengine.org/article/godo...
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 15/08/2026
📣 Submissions open for the Godot 2026 showreel Like last year, if you are a member of the Development Fund, you will be able to cast your votes alongside the Godot maintainers! 📅 Submissions close: October 1st 📅 Voting from October 2nd until October 16th godotengine.org/article/subm...
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Submissions open for Godot 2026 showreel – Godot Engine
Showcase your Godot creations in 2026! We're inviting submissions of short videos featuring your published or in-progress Godot games or tools. Don't miss this chance to be a part of it!
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itch.io @itch.io · 10/08/2026
Pick up 127 items by 109 creators in support of game industry workers impacted by layoffs. Help us reach the new goal of $250,000! itch.io/b/3802/game-...
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 07/08/2026
✅ TIP: Reading development snapshot articles builds character! Documentation admonitions, underlined warnings/errors in GDScript, FileSystem quality-of-life, and more await in #GodotEngine 4.8 dev 3: godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 3 – Godot Engine
✅️ TIP: Reading development snapshot articles builds character!
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GodotFest - GodotCon Europe 26 @godotfest.com · 04/08/2026
Good news! The Call for Proposals for #GodotFest 2026 has been extended until 31 August. If you've been thinking about sharing something you've built with Godot, you now have a little more time. Read the details: godotfest.com/blog/call-fo... #GodotEngine #GodotFest #GameDev
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Call for Proposals extended
You now have until August 31st to submit a talk proposal for GodotFest 2026.
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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 27/07/2026
Well, it finally happened! After 9 years of Unity dominance, Godot was the most used game engine for GMTK Game Jam 2026 submissions. 🤖 Godot - 47% 🎮 Unity - 34% 🛠️GameMaker - 5% 🚀 Unreal Engine - 3% ✨ Other - 11%
Pie chart showing game engines used to create 10,511 GMTK Game Jam games in 2026. Godot has the largest slice with 47%. Then Unity with 34%. Other with 11%. Game Maker with 5%. And Unreal Engine with 3%.
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Blender @blender.org · 21/07/2026
It's time to update your Blender 4.x LTS! 🚀 🔶 Blender 4.5.12 LTS → 5 fixes 🔹 Blender 4.2.23 LTS → 1 fix Download and read the changelog at blender.org/lts #b3d #DevFund
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LTS — Blender
The Blender LTS program is aimed at ensuring that long-lasting projects can be executed using a stable Blender version with official support for 2 years.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 16/07/2026
The 2026 Godot Community Poll is here: Takes about ten minutes to complete, and it's one of the more direct ways to influence where things head next. We want to hear from you! 📝 godotengine.org/article/godo...
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Godot Community Poll 2026 – Godot Engine
We want to learn more about the Godot community, understand who the users of the engine are, and find out how we can better support you.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 14/07/2026
Hotfixes! Hotfixes! Get 'em while they're reheated! 🔥 Our first 4.7 maintenance release, #GodotEngine 4.7.1, features several regression fixes to ensure a safe and seamless foundation for developers! godotengine.org/article/main...
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Maintenance release: Godot 4.7.1 – Godot Engine
The first 4.7 maintenance release has arrived!
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 09/07/2026
Hotfixes! Hotfixes! Get 'em while they're relatively warm! 🔥 Our second maintenance release for #GodotEngine 4.7.1 arrives, with even more regression fixes at the ready: godotengine.org/article/rele...
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Release candidate: Godot 4.7.1 RC 2 – Godot Engine
The de-specialized edition: special edition!
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Voylin @voylin.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Ever wanted to create your own game engine like #Godot? Well here's your chance: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... This series will teach you to do just that by using the #zig programming language! ^^ (This project is mainly a learning journey on how to build a simple game engine!)
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Engawa engine - YouTube
A series in which we make a minimal game engine to teach/learn how game engines work under the hood. The name Engawa is the Japanese word for the type of roo...
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 06/07/2026
Our first development snapshot for #GodotEngine 4.8 has arrived! Docked game view enhancements, pseudolocalization previews, sticky tree items, fuzzy searching, and more await for early testing and feedback: godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.8 dev 1 – Godot Engine
The cycle begins anew
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Blender Studio @studio.blender.org · 07/07/2026
Announcing OVERGROWN: Blender Studios’ feature film project. We need your help to make this happen! Learn more at studio.blender.org/projects/ove... #b3d #OpenMovie #BlenderStudio
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Overgrown - Blender Studio
A feature film project by Blender Studio
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 30/06/2026
For years we have been overwhelmed by the volume of code contributions we have to review, especially from new contributors. AI has made the problem much worse. That's why we are taking steps to reduce the burden on maintainers while still welcoming new contributors: godotengine.org/article/cont...
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Changes to our Contribution Policies – Godot Engine
Godot is growing fast, so here is how we are dealing with the huge increase in contributions.
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Christophe is making Prerolled! @qaqelol.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
You can get my bundle of +20 handmade #Godot cheatsheets for 8$ during the itch summer sale!! itch.io/s/188351/sum... ☀️ Have a nice summer!! #GameDev #GodotEngine
Banner saying "SUMMER SALE" 20% off

Above a stack of various cheatsheets
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 26/06/2026
We've published Godot Engine's first written vision statement, formalizing a decade of shared experience building, releasing, and maintaining it. This is intended to guide the Godot Foundation as we make decisions about where to allocate our resources. Read more: godotengine.org/article/godo...
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Vision for the Engine – Godot Engine
The Godot Foundation formalizes its vision for the engine with a written statement
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 18/06/2026
#GodotEngine 4.7 is here! 🎉 Like a cult classic movie, Godot 4 has only gotten better with age; the 4.7 Director's Cut offers colors of never-before-reached intensity, helming a bevy of new features to eliminate any remaining friction between you and your vision! godotengine.org/releases/4.7/
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Godot 4.7 Release: Lights, Camera, Action!
Like a cult classic movie, Godot 4 has only gotten better with age. This brings us to Godot 4.7. With 3 years under its belt, the 4.7 _Director’s Cut_ offers colors of never-before-reached intensity.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 11/06/2026
Our second Release Candidate for #GodotEngine 4.7 has arrived! This will be your last opportunity to find and report critical regressions before Godot 4.7's stable release: godotengine.org/article/rele...
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Release candidate: Godot 4.7 RC 2 – Godot Engine
The end is in sight… Race ya there!
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Aleksander Rostov @rostovjanka.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Rostov Prints "FANTASTIKA" - June 23 - Tell your friends!
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Day 94 Doodled in notes
Random eye, fish and other doodles.Tree branch doodle
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
*Crawls out from under the desk* "Found my pen" Day 93
Sketch, guy with sword and tie that turns into two snakes
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Nevermind, it's just Gamepass/Windows type store stuff...
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 03/06/2026
That's strange… The amount of chickens we counted doesn't line up with the number of eggs we had 🤔 #GodotEngine 4.7 beta 5 has arrived, setting the stage for a Release Candidate in the near future (but for real this time) godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.7 beta 5 – Godot Engine
Lockeder and loadeder
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 30/05/2026
One more for the road! 🚙 #GodotEngine 4.7 beta 4 arrives, setting the stage for a Release Candidate in the near future! godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.7 beta 4 – Godot Engine
Locked and loaded
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Respite From Reality @respitefromreality.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
godotengine.org/article/part...
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JetBrains Rider brings support for Godot Asset Store addons – Godot Engine
Developers building add-ons for the new Godot Asset Store can now benefit from new and improved support from JetBrains Rider.
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Lucas - Open for work! @megalukes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Making a Wind Waker-ish water shader for Godot.
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Voxy @voxy.space · 26/05/2026
also available on itchio, if you wish to donate to the project! ❤️ voxybuns.itch.io/at-icons
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@icons — Custom Godot node icons by Voxy
A free, open-source library of vector icons for custom Godot nodes and classes.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 22/05/2026
We've been working on replacing the Asset Library with something built for the present and future. Here's what's coming. #godotengine godotengine.org/article/intr...
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Introducing the Godot Asset Store – Godot Engine
We've been working on replacing the Asset Library with something built for the present and future. Here's what's coming.
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 21/05/2026
🤖 🪰 🤖🤜💥 🤖 🫟 #GodotEngine 4.7 beta 3 godotengine.org/article/dev-...
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Dev snapshot: Godot 4.7 beta 3 – Godot Engine
The squashing continues
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Game Maker's Toolkit @gamemakerstoolkit.com · 21/05/2026
GMTK Game Jam 2026 will start on July 22nd. Sign up here! itch.io/jam/gmtk-jam... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAu3...
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The GMTK Game Jam returns for 2026
YouTube video by Game Maker's Toolkit
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Xogot: Godot on iPad and iPhone @xogot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We’re bringing Xogot, our styled version of Godot, to macOS. Xogot for Mac brings a native Mac experience, Xcode-inspired project navigation, and easier deployment to Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the iOS Simulator without the usual friction. The beta is open today: blog.xogot.com/xogot-on-mac/
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Xogot on Mac.
We are bringing Xogot, our styled version of Godot, to the Mac. The Xogot for Mac beta is open today. If you want to try it, join the beta on our Xogot for Mac sign up page and we’ll email you a down...
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 20/05/2026
IT'S HERE! Kenney plush is now available, for a limited time only ✨ youtooz.com/products/ken...
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Godot Engine @godotengine.org · 20/05/2026
A third maintenance release? By golly, the stability has TRIPLED! #GodotEngine 4.6.3 has arrived, and with it comes over 80 regression fixes and crucial updates: godotengine.org/article/main...
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Maintenance release: Godot 4.6.3 – Godot Engine
The stability has tripled!
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warrior cop @wyattprivilege.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
I GET LOGGED OUT. BUT I LOG IN AGAIN
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Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
What happened when one game writer tried making a game in 30 days with Godot
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What happened when one game writer tried making a game in 30 days with Godot
What's it like for a narrative designer to learn a game engine from scratch?
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 19/05/2026
This is like, literally my busiest week ever 🫠 What are you most excited about? #gamedev
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Zombie Zi @majormcdoom.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Made a little addon that adds a "Play" button to AudioStreamRandomizer in the inspector, so you can easily preview the randomized playback! 🔊🎲 Grab it here under "AudioStreamRandomizer Preview": codeberg.org/MajorMcDoom/... #GodotEngine #gamedev #indiedev
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Kenney @kenney.nl · 13/05/2026
Super excited to announce Kenney × @youtoozofficial.bsky.social and reveal the Kenney plush! ✨ It'll be available May 20th and it's the perfect #gamedev companion (he'll listen to your code explanations)
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