Godot 4.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Godot 4.0 reached end of life on 29 Nov 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
984 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 | 1 Mar 2023 | — |
| End of life | 29 Nov 2023 | 2.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Mar 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.0.4 · 2 Aug 2023 | final |
Where to go from 4.0
Recommended target: Godot 4.7.
The newest actively supported branch is Godot 4.7 (latest release 4.7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Godot 4.0 still safe to use?
Godot 4.0 reached end of life on 29 Nov 2023, 984 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Godot 4.0?
Yes — the final release (4.0.4) 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 4.0 to?
Upgrade to Godot 4.7, the newest actively supported branch.