Godot 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Godot 4.2 reached end of life on 9 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
304 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Godot 4.7. Check your versiongodot --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Godot release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Nov 2023 | — |
| End of life | 9 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 3 Mar 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.2.2 · 16 Apr 2024 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: Godot 4.7.
The newest actively supported branch is Godot 4.7 (latest release 4.7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Godot 4.2 still safe to use?
Godot 4.2 reached end of life on 9 Oct 2025, 304 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Godot 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Godot 4.2 to?
Upgrade to Godot 4.7, the newest actively supported branch.