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Unity records "best quarter in history" following continued success of Vector AI
Unity reported its best financial quarter in history, with revenue reaching $546 million, a 24% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by the success of its AI-driven advertising platform, Vector AI, and the upcoming Unity 7 engine, scheduled for release in Q1 2027. The company also saw a significant reduction in net loss compared to the previous year.
"Built for that world doesn't mean built to require it": Unity reveal their next game engine while walking a careful line around generative AI
Unity has announced Unity 7, the next iteration of its game engine, promising smoother project transitions from Unity 6 and a more open approach to collaboration. While incorporating generative AI features, Unity is emphasizing that these are optional. The engine will adopt CoreCLR as its default scripting backend for faster performance and introduce a new global illumination system. Unity 7 is set for an early beta in December 2026 and a full release in early 2027, aiming to rebuild developer trust after past pricing controversies.
