Unity 2018 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Unity 2018 reached end of life on 17 Jun 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,936 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 Apr 2018 | 8y 5mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 17 Jun 2021 | 5y 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 2018.4.36f1 · 17 Jun 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2018
Recommended target: Unity 6000.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Unity 6000.6 (latest release 6000.6.4f1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Unity 2018 still safe to use?
Unity 2018 reached end of life on 17 Jun 2021, 1,936 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Unity 2018?
Yes — the final release (2018.4.36f1) 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 2018 to?
Upgrade to Unity 6000.6, the newest actively supported branch.
All Unity versions
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