Godot 4.0 is now here and it's good.

Godot 4.0 has been released with a range of new features for game developers. Now Godot is ready to tackle the big boys in the game.

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The update includes a 3D and general rendering overhaul, with new renderers and improved lighting and shadows.

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There are new rendering optimization techniques and enhanced mid and post-processing.

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1The update includes powerful new 2D level-editing tools, new 2D rendering options, and improved 2D lighting and shadows.

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There are new atmospheric effects, textures, and material projection for better shader-game world interaction.

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Godot 4.0 has extended language support and easier translation workflows. There also a android version in beta that you can test.

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The editor and UX have also been improved with new inspector dock, scene dock, and script editor improvements, along with an easier version control system.

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Godot 4.0 includes an enhanced animation editor and improved 3D animation workflow, along with a new tween animation system.

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The update offers more stable networking systems, simplified multiplayer development workflow, and cleaner sound with built-in polyphony.

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Godot 4.0 is a versatile toolset that provides developers with the flexibility to create games for a wide range of platforms, including Android and web.

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