Unity 2017 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Unity 2017 reached end of life on 18 May 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,331 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Unity 6000.6. Support timeline
Official dates from the Unity release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Jun 2017 | 9y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 18 May 2020 | 6y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 2017.4.40f1 · 18 May 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2017
Recommended target: Unity 6000.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Unity 6000.6 (latest release 6000.6.4f1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Unity 2017 still safe to use?
Unity 2017 reached end of life on 18 May 2020, 2,331 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Unity 2017?
Yes — the final release (2017.4.40f1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Unity 2017 to?
Upgrade to Unity 6000.6, the newest actively supported branch.
All Unity versions
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