Happy New Year, O3DE Community!
As we kick off 2026, it’s a great moment to reflect on our momentum and set our sights on what’s ahead. Start the year with the latest news , community update, and development highlights from across the O3DE ecosystem.
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+187.8% year-over-year growth in 2025
Our global community was so active that we ended the year with a +187.8% year-over-year growth in 2025. We thank everyone for their contributions but also would like to highlight and thank leading contributors – Nicholas Lawson, Jan Hanca and Michał Pełka.
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Read the full O3DE 2025 in Review & 2026 Ahead blog for more details!
Top 3 Countries Leading in Downloads
China, the US, and India are the top three in total downloads.
Upcoming O3DE Connect
O3DE 2025 in Review & a Look Into 2026
The next Open 3D Connect meeting on Wednesday, January 21st from 8am – 9am PT, will feature Joe Bryant, Executive Director of the Open 3D Foundation, for a discussion reflecting on O3DE’s progress in 2025 and a look ahead to 2026.
Want to share your expertise?
We’re always looking for speakers for Open 3D Connect meetings and contributors for our website blogs. Reach out to marketing@o3de.org and get featured!
Want to help?
Support O3DE by contributing or donating to the project. You can help expand capabilities and ensure the continued development of a high-performance, Open 3D engine for gaming, robotics, simulation, and beyond. Learn more.
