> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Godot 4.2 Released: Taking The Open-Source Game Engine Up a Notch - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/godot-4-2/ - Published: 2023-12-01T10:00:24.000Z - Updated: 2023-12-01T10:00:38.000Z - Description: Another update to Godot with useful changes to close-in on proprietary options like Unreal, Unity, etc. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Application Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 [Godot](https://godotengine.org/?ref=news.itsfoss.com), the community favorite alternative to proprietary game engines such as Unreal and Unity, has a new major update! **Godot 4.2** has “*arrived in style*” with loads of updates across the board. It continues in the path that the [Godot 4.0 release](https://itsfoss.com/godot-4-0-release/) paved, and builds upon it. Grab a beverage of your choice, as I highlight the good things about this release ☕ **Suggested Read** 📖 [Godot 4.0 Release Might Persuade Developers to Switch Away From Unreal, Unity, and Other Game EnginesGodot 4.0 is an excellent upgrade to make more game developers consider it an alternative worth trying.![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSS NewsSourav Rudra![](https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/03/godot-4-0-release.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/godot-4-0-release/) ## Godot 4.2: What's New? There are plenty of new things with the Godot 4.2 release. But, we will focus on the **key highlights**: - **Official ARM Support on Linux** - **Editor Improvements** - **More Version Control Friendly** - **Enhanced Tilemaps** - **Improvements to Multiplayer/Networking** - **Better Navigation System** ### Official ARM Support on Linux Even though it was possible to manually build Godot for ARM-based devices on Linux, there was **never an official ARM build for Linux**. However, that has now changed with the Godot 4.2 release. They have provided both **32-bit and 64-bit versions of Godot for ARM** on their downloads page. Keep in mind that this is **an experimental undertaking**, so expect bugs and issues. [![Follow It's FOSS on Google News](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/04/Follow-us-on-Google-News.png)](https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMInpoAswofO4Aw?ref=itsfoss.com) ### Editor Improvements ![a screenshot of godot 4.2 code region feature](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Godot_4.2_a.jpg) There have been many improvements on the editor side of Godot. As illustrated by the screenshot above, the first one is a new addition to the code editor called “**Code Region**”. It allows you to **break up scripts into named blocks**, which can then be minimized to lessen clutter. ![a screenshot of godot 4.2 box shape editing](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Godot_4.2_b.jpg) Another new addition to Godot is the **ability to extend each side of box shapes individually within the editor viewport**. Previously, this was only limited to the center point and symmetrical extents. ![a screenshot of godot 4.2 project manager](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Godot_4.2_c.jpg) The **project manager also sees an update**, the general project import workflow has been improved alongside a rearrangement of buttons. ### More Version Control Friendly Godot 4.2 comes with a fix to an issue where changing scenes or renaming nodes during 'ready' would lead to crashes, various issues related to renaming/moving files were also fixed. The developers also added: > Also, some cases of sporadic changing of resource IDs in scenes have been solved ([GH-65011](https://github.com/godotengine/godot/pull/65011?ref=itsfoss.com)). There is still room for improvement, but this already makes 4.2 way more version control friendly. ### Enhanced Tilemaps ![a screenshot of godot 4.2 tile rotation feature](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Godot_4.2_d.jpg) Alongside **major performance optimizations to the tile/tilemap system** of Godot, there is a new feature that allows you to **rotate or flip a tile/tile pattern** while placing them anywhere. ### Improvements to Multiplayer/Networking This release also features **improvements for the high-level multiplayer system;** the '*MultiplayerSynchronizer*' node now supports syncing of transform components, sub-resource properties, and other types of indexed data. There is also **a security fix for a denial-of-service vulnerability** that was previously disclosed with the Godot 4.0.4 RC1 release. 📋 The developers recommend that users upgrade to Godot 4.0.4, 4.1.2, or 4.2 to avoid issues. ### Better Navigation System ![a screenshot of godot 4.2 navigation mesh baking for 2d feature](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/12/Godot_4.2_e.jpg) Godot 4.2 brings about **navigation mesh baking for 2D**, it can handle physics bodies, mesh instances, plain polygons and more. Furthermore, **support for multi-threading was added** for 2D and 3D navigation mesh baking for improving performance, and reducing stutters. ### 🛠️ Other Changes and Improvements There are plenty of other changes worth noting: - Improvements to the [GDExtension](https://docs.godotengine.org/en/stable/tutorials/scripting/gdextension/what%5Fis%5Fgdextension.html?ref=itsfoss.com) system. - Support for AMD's [FSR 2.2](https://community.amd.com/t5/gaming/amd-fidelityfx-super-resolution-2-2-racing-into-more-games-and/ba-p/563910?ref=itsfoss.com) tech. - A **major rework** of the graph-building nodes. - **Native file selection** dialog for Linux, Windows, and macOS. - It is now possible to **specify a different install folder** for add-ons and assets. - **A fix for the Steam Input issue** that caused some gamepad events to be handled twice. For more details on this release, you can through the [official release notes](https://godotengine.org/article/godot-4-2-arrives-in-style/?ref=itsfoss.com). ## 📥 Download Godot 4.2 Head over to the [official website](https://godotengine.org/download/linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) to grab the latest release of Godot for Linux. For other packages, you could also refer to its [GitHub repo](https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.2-stable?ref=itsfoss.com). [Godot 4.2 (GitHub)](https://github.com/godotengine/godot/releases/tag/4.2-stable?ref=itsfoss.com) *💬 What are your thoughts on this release? Giving a chance to this wonderful open-source game engine already? Tell us about it in the comments!*