Update: Gaia 2023 v4.0.9

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We released an update for Gaia 2023. This update brings compatibility with Unity 6, a dynamic depth of field component and fixes and improvement from support feedback.


The update is available for our Canopy subscribers or on the Unity Asset Store.
You can find the download on Canopy here:

Gaia 2023 download

Change Log:

Gaia 2023 v 4.0.9

• Added compatibility with Unity 6 (please see notes below)
• Added optional "Dynamic Depth Of Field" component when using lighting presets
• Updated URP "Day" lighting preset
• Added a max shadow distance check for URP
• Added a quick light bake setting for lighting presets in URP
• Switched to GPU instanced grass in sample Synty biome
• Fixed a bug where the Gaia Maintenance would error on problematic prefabs
• Fixed a bug where the Gaia Distances on the Terrain Detail Overwrite script were not initialized correctly

Notes on compatibility with Unity 6:

• The Unity Input system package does not seem to require a restart anymore in Unity 6 like it did in earlier Unity versions. During testing we noticed this can lead to odd error messages in the console, and code not compiling anymore. If you install the Input System package (as advised from the Gaia Manager), it is recommended to restart the Unity Editor afterwards to avoid such issues.
• In HDRP there are various settings for the HDRP water system. In Unity 6 those settings do not seem to be accessible anymore through scripting which is why we cannot enable the water system automatically for you anymore. If you intend to use the HDRP water, please read the Water System documentation in the HDRP Manual and make sure your project is set up to use HDRP water with the required features.

About Gaia 2023:

Gaia makes it easy and fast to create beautiful worlds for console, desktop, mobile & VR. The 2023 release offers more control, flexibility, and support for the latest Unity features, along with a new and streamlined install.

Gaia simplifies terraforming, texturing, and placement for stylized to photorealistic worlds. Gaia makes generating detailed scenes and levels easy and fast, eliminating weeks of manual work.

Need even more terrain creation power? Please take a look at Gaia Pro 2023.

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