Godot 4.6 Beta 3 Released: Stability and Fixes Arrive for the New Year

Happy new year, everyone! While most of our contributors were taking time off these past few weeks, there were still quite a few issues and regressions addressed in that time. As such, let’s welcome in 2026 with a brand new build: 4.6 beta 3 has arrived! This iterates upon the relatively-stable 4.6 beta 2, so it won’t be much longer before we’re ready for the release candidate stage.

What Was Announced

Godot Engine has just released the 4.6 beta 3 development snapshot. This version primarily focuses on fixing regressions and refining the stability of beta 2. Highlights include improvements to the core, editor, GUI, rendering, and XR.

Relevance for Devs

This release is crucial for developers closely following the development of Godot 4.6. The regression fixes aim to ensure that existing projects continue to function as expected. Improvements to the editor and GUI can increase workflow efficiency.

• Core: Improve determinism of UIDs.
• Editor: Correctly handle discarding of saved redo.
• Editor: Validate Resource type when pasting property.
• GUI: Improve the look of inner tabs in modern theme.
• Rendering: Fix VoxelGI glossy reflection artifacts.
• XR: Android: Handle YUV_420_888 strides correctly in CameraFeed.

Impact

The release of beta 3 signals that Godot 4.6 is approaching its final release. Developers can expect a more stable and refined experience. The focus on regression fixes indicates a commitment to maintaining backward compatibility, which is critical to community confidence.

For more details, check out the interactive changelog.