Godot 4.7 Beta 2 Released: Over 100 Regressions Resolved by 74 Contributors

Forum topic · ✨步子哥 · 2026-05-16

Summary

The Godot Engine team has shipped Godot 4.7 Beta 2, a stability-focused snapshot built on commit 777579205. In roughly two weeks since Beta 1, 74 contributors merged 153 fixes, resolving more than 100 regression issues rather than adding new features. Notable fixes include undo/redo support for Pilot Mode camera moves (GH-119349), renaming colliding 'name' signal parameters in the Animation module (GH-119316), and eliminating a race condition in ResourceLoader::load_threaded_request() (GH-118824). Editor improvements patch HDR screenshot capture (GH-119013), reposition the 'Clear Output' button (GH-118954), and remove the experimental warning on Android Gradle exports (GH-119172). GDExtension deprecates object_cast_to in favor of is_class (GH-119254). Rendering now handles Wayland HDR detection correctly (GH-117913), and documentation links HDR output tutorials with platform notes (GH-118692). The blog cover features the narrative sim Wax Heads. Downloads include standard, .NET (mono), Web, XR, and Android editor builds; Android users must join the tester group.

Overview

Godot 4.7 Beta 2 is a stability-oriented snapshot built on commit 777579205. Released roughly two weeks after Beta 1, the update merges 153 fixes from 74 contributors and resolves more than 100 regressions. The blog cover art is drawn from the narrative simulation game *Wax Heads* by Rocío Tomé and Murray Somerwolff (available on Steam).

Key Points

Regression Fixes as the Priority

No major new features are introduced; the focus is on repairing regressions introduced since Beta 1.
An interactive changelog catalogs every merged PR for self-service review.

Editor (3D)

Undo/Redo for Pilot Mode camera movement (GH-119349): The 3D editor now supports undo and redo for Pilot Mode camera adjustments, removing the need to manually re-frame shots after a mistake.

Animation

Signal parameter renaming (GH-119316): Multiple signal parameters named name in the Animation module have been renamed to disambiguate event payloads and improve code clarity.

Core

ResourceLoader::load_threaded_request() race condition (GH-118824): Threaded resource loading is now safe under concurrent access, an important fix for large projects on Web and mobile targets.

Editor (GUI / Screenshots)

HDR screenshot capture (GH-119013): Editor screenshots taken with HDR enabled no longer degrade.
'Clear Output' button placement (GH-118954): The button is repositioned for easier access in the editor output panel.

Export

Android Gradle warning removed (GH-119172): The experimental warning on the 'Use Gradle Build' option has been dropped, smoothing the Android export workflow for new users.

GDExtension

API modernization (GH-119254): object_cast_to and classdb_get_class_tag are deprecated in favor of is_class-style casting, aligning extensions with modern C++ practice.

GUI

Material inheritance for built-in node children (GH-115637): Internal sub-nodes of built-in GUI nodes now inherit the parent's material, enabling DRYer UI styling for nested controls.

Rendering

Wayland HDR detection (GH-117913): window_is_hdr_output_supported behaves correctly on Wayland, and the warning text was adjusted to match platform reality.

Documentation

HDR tutorial linking and platform notes (GH-118692): The docs hub now links the HDR output tutorial and adds platform-specific guidance.

Distribution and Known Issues

Downloads include standard, .NET (mono), Web, XR, and Android editor builds.
Android pre-release builds require joining the tester group.
The project board tracks remaining Beta blockers; users are encouraged to search existing issues before filing new regression reports.
The team reiterates that pre-release software is inherently unstable and recommends backups or version control.

References

Godot Engine blog: https://godotengine.org/article/dev-snapshot-godot-4-7-beta-2/
Godot 4.7 Beta 1 blog: https://godotengine.org/article/dev-snapshot-godot-4-7-beta-1/
Interactive Changelog for 4.7-beta2: https://godotengine.github.io/godot-interactive-changelog/#4.7-beta2
Godot Development Fund: https://fund.godotengine.org/
*Wax Heads* on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2769240/Wax_Heads/