Unity 2021.1 Beta is Available

Unity started 2021 with the release of Unity 2021.1 Beta with a pack of updated features and is looking forward to receiving valuable feedback from creators. 

The Beta version brings updates in:

• Visual scripting: Create scripting logic without coding
• Graphics: Point Light Shadows on for the Universal Render Pipeline (URP) and static shadow casters for the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP)
• Editor: Performance improvements, including quick search and global variables for localization
• Scripting: Faster IL2CPP, incremental C# script compilation, precision time API, and Code Coverage features
• Profiler: Can now profile multiple players and servers from one machine, plus improvements to Memory Profiler 
• Artist tools: ProBuilder’s point-to-point cut, Cinemachine support for physical cameras, and Timeline improvements, plus greater stability in cinematic tools and Python for Unity
• 2D tools: Tilemap UX features, Sprite Swap workflow
• Platforms: General improvements
• Package lifecycle: Changes to how the team rolls out and classifies new features and packages

Find out more details and characteristics of the updates on the Unity blog. You can download the Beta version on Unity Hub or on the download page.

The Creator Advocacy team will also do a webinar showcasing Unity 2021.2 beta features on February 25, 2021. Join the webinar here.

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