2020 LTS + 2021.2 Tech Stream
Discover smoother workflows and features designed to give you the greatest control over how you create and deploy real-time 3D experiences. Whether you’re creating stunning visuals, writing efficient code, or even doing both, you can rely on the latest Long Term Support (LTS) release or the new 2021.2 Tech Stream release to offer the tools you need for success.
Check out what’s included in the releases
Reduce your time from concept to final render when you build anything from the lightest 2D game to the vastest 3D world.
Develop high-performance code
Harness coding workflows to help bring your team’s vision into an optimized, high-performing game.
Create stunning visuals
Discover optimized workflows for creating knockout graphics that engage players from the very first pixels.
Choose the right release for you
We offer two different release versions, Tech Stream and LTS, so you can select the solution that best fits your needs. Tech Stream versions give you earlier access to the latest features, while LTS versions go through additional rigorous testing and ensure greater stability with two years of support.
Frequently asked questions
If you are in production or close to launch, we recommend the latest LTS release. If you want to use the latest Unity features in your project or are just getting started with production, the Tech Stream is recommended.
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This release is for creators who value exploring in-progress features to stay on the cutting edge for their next project. This version is primarily recommended for the preproduction, discovery, and prototyping phases of development, but it can be used for production projects as well.
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The release for creators who value maximum stability and support for their next project. This is our default release and is primarily recommended for creators past the preproduction phase of development and who are about to lock in production on a specific version of Unity.
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In an effort to provide more clarity around package readiness and expected release date, better quality packages, and as a direct response to feedback from you, we’ve created a more rigorous process for labeling packages, as well as a new categorization system.
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Both our alpha and beta releases are open to everyone, so no signup is required. Get started by downloading them from the Unity Hub. Because there may be feature-stability issues with these early releases, we do not recommend them for projects in production, and we highly recommend that you back up any project before you open it with an alpha or beta release.