GameMaker LTS 2026 is now here and is the default release as of today, replacing the old "Monthly" versions.
This release introduces a number of new editors, a new particle asset type, changes to the targets available to you, Code Editor 2, and much more.
For those of you coming from 2024.14.4, lots of this release will look very familiar; however for those of you coming from LTS 2022.3, then be aware that this release is very different and a tremendous number of changes and fixes have been made.
Regardless of which version you were using before, it's extremely important to review these three pages before you get started with this new version, as you might need to make changes to your external tools or permissions setups now:
1. The giant set of release notes, which cover all the changes you need to be aware of
2. The OS/networking/antivirus/firewall permissions guide for GameMaker, so you can make sure your computer allows GameMaker to work correctly
3. The required SDKs page for 2026.0.0, so you can ensure your computer is able to build your projects for all the different targets
And, after you're done reading the above pages, please do enjoy all the new features, the huge number of fixes, and all the little usability improvements in this first LTS 2026 release!