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Jan 2, 2026, 12:00 a.m. UTC · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

MonoGame 3.8.5-preview.2

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The MonoGame Foundation has rolled out Preview 2 of their 3.8.5 version, which now includes fresh StartKit templates and support for Vulkan and DX12 targets. This is particularly beneficial for programmers looking to leverage modern graphics APIs while maintaining compatibility across platforms. Developers can easily remove unnecessary workloads for iOS and Android, streamlining their testing process.

This release is a call to action for the community to test the new features and report any issues via the dedicated GitHub discussion. With no extra requirements from other platforms, this update is designed to enhance the development experience, making it a significant step forward for those engaged in cross-platform game development.

“Please help test this latest version!”

— MonoGame Foundation · Encouraging community involvement in testing.

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what: Release of MonoGame 3.8.5-preview.2
who: MonoGame Foundation
when: Preview 2 available now
impact: Easier testing and new graphics API support for developers

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