The open-source game engine Godot has been released in version 4.7, dubbed “Lights, Camera, Action!” - with over 1,600 merged pull requests from more than 300 contributors.
The release brings HDR output on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Linux (Wayland), a new AreaLight3D node for soft area lighting, and a revamped Asset Store with ratings and zoomable previews. In 2D, the new Scene Paint Mode lets you scatter objects freely without grid constraints; on Android, the GABE build environment is now officially stable.
Godot 4.7 - “Lights, Camera, Action!”
Godot 4.7 is a feature release improving upon the previous version in many aspects, such as usability and performance, while maintaining compatibility with earlier iterations.
Highlights:
- HDR Output Support on Windows, macOS, iOS, visionOS, and Linux (Wayland)
- AreaLight3D: New rectangular light source node for soft, realistic area lighting
- Clearcoat Improvements: Enhanced rendering closer to Disney PBR model
- Asset Store Launch: Revamped asset discovery with ratings, zoomable previews, and background threading
- Control Node Offset Transforms: Visual transform adjustments without affecting container layout
- Scene Paint Mode: Quickly scatter collectables, enemies, or decorations in 2D scenes
- Android Standalone Export/Publishing: GABE now stable for complete Android development pipeline
- Picture-in-Picture Support on Android
- Android XR & Steam Frame Support: Day-one production-ready support
- Inline Shader Previews: Real-time text shader visualization in the editor
- Tween Signal Awaiting via
Tween.tween_await()- Virtual Joystick Node: Built-in touchscreen controller with Fixed, Dynamic, and Following modes
- MeshLibrary Editor: Dedicated interface similar to TileSet editor
- Selective Template Downloads: Download only needed platform templates
- Over 700 new Godot games published on Steam in 2026
Source: GitHub