# Announcing Babylon.js 6.0 **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [April 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044 "2023-04-20T19:47:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PirateJC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/piratejc/32/1003_2.png) [@PirateJC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/PirateJC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/1 "2023-04-20T19:47:11Z")
We are incredibly excited to officially announce the release of Babylon.js 6.0! [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/nsqpuRCQV28/maxresdefault.jpg "Babylon.js 6.0 Release Video") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsqpuRCQV28) Read all about the release here: [Announcing Babylon.js 6.0. Our mission is to build one of the most… | by Babylon.js | Apr, 2023 | Medium](https://aka.ms/babylon6Blog) This new version brings a [smorgasbord](https://aka.ms/Babylon6Smorgasbord) of performance enhancements, fixes, useful new tools, and exciting new features, including one of the biggest features we’ve ever added to the platform…the addition of a brand new physics plugin developed specifically for the web, in collaboration with the world famous Havok Physics team! ![havok_logo](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/uploads/babylonjs/original/3X/0/3/03085db55b710ab4f035e117d321573a568d2870.jpeg) Babylon.js 6.0 would not be possible if it wasn’t for this incredible community. Thank You to each one of you for the passion, dedication, and excitement that you pour into this technology platform every day! A special thank you to all of you who submitted your amazing creations to be featured in the release video. What you make inspires all of us! ---
**Author:** ![PirateJC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/piratejc/32/1003_2.png) [@PirateJC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/PirateJC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/2 "2023-04-20T19:47:25Z")
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**Author:** ![PirateJC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/piratejc/32/1003_2.png) [@PirateJC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/PirateJC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/3 "2023-04-20T19:47:30Z")
Made this a banner on April 20, 2023, 7:47pm UTC. It will appear at the top of every page until it is dismissed by the user. ---
**Author:** ![potato\_noob](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/potato_noob/32/25394_2.png) [@potato\_noob](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/potato_noob)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/4 "2023-04-20T19:55:20Z")
Massive congratulations everyone, I can’t wait to migrate over the weekend! Even more, congratulations on keeping Havok a secret. ---
**Author:** ![carolhmj](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/carolhmj/32/25918_2.png) [@carolhmj](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/carolhmj)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/5 "2023-04-20T20:00:50Z")
It was so hard for us to keep that a secret! 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:05pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/6 "2023-04-20T20:05:04Z")
I can tell you it was tricky. Even for the release 😃 But so glad we can share it now ---
**Author:** ![mawa](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/mawa/32/12384_2.png) [@mawa](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/mawa)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/7 "2023-04-20T20:06:30Z")
Yes. Awesome job 😍 and a smooth launch 🚀 (as always). The video 🎬 is also very nice and I can’t wait to try the new ‘physics’ 🎲…Actually, I already started discovering while waiting for the official release 😁 This is absolutely MASSIVE 🦸‍♂️ and then on top of all the other great features, like a BIG SWEET cherry on the cake 🍒 🍰 Welcome v6 and long live BJS and the Team. Thank you Guys for bringing all this awesomeness to us and supporting our efforts every single day of the year 🤗 Congrats and time to celebrate now 🥳 🎉 🍾 ---
**Author:** ![nogalo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/nogalo/32/120_2.png) [@nogalo](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/nogalo)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/8 "2023-04-20T20:11:36Z")
Amazing stuff guys. Babylon.js never stops to amaze us all. Congratulations on the new release. Been so happy and honored to be in this community and to watch web evolve before our eyes. Looking forward to play with new features, especially physics engine. Thanks Babylon \<3 ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/9 "2023-04-20T20:24:14Z")
We’ve got so many good videos to add to the official video… Our community is a gem! ---
**Author:** ![arcman7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/arcman7/32/20249_2.png) [@arcman7](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/arcman7)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/10 "2023-04-20T20:27:55Z")
Seriously, I’d never even heard of Havok until now. ---
**Author:** ![potato\_noob](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/potato_noob/32/25394_2.png) [@potato\_noob](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/potato_noob)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/11 "2023-04-20T20:40:40Z")
Tell me your age without telling me your age 😂 ---
**Author:** ![arcman7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/arcman7/32/20249_2.png) [@arcman7](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/arcman7)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/12 "2023-04-20T20:58:28Z")
Does this havok wasm sdk make use of simd vectorization? ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:08pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/13 "2023-04-20T21:08:34Z")
Yes sir! ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/15 "2023-04-20T21:22:58Z")
License is MIT: [@babylonjs/havok - npm (npmjs.com)](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@babylonjs/havok) ---
**Author:** ![Panuchka](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/panuchka/32/12054_2.png) [@Panuchka](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Panuchka)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/16 "2023-04-20T21:23:17Z")
So hyped about Havok! Can’t wait to try it for my game… 😍 Congrats on all of your hard work for 6.0! ---
**Author:** ![PirateJC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/piratejc/32/1003_2.png) [@PirateJC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/PirateJC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/17 "2023-04-20T21:38:58Z")
Yes it certainly does, but there’s a bug in some versions of iOS Safari. @Cedric and @RaananW for more information. ---
**Author:** ![arcman7](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/arcman7/32/20249_2.png) [@arcman7](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/arcman7)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/18 "2023-04-20T21:43:45Z")
@Deltakosh @PirateJC This is incredible. Do you happen to have or know of any comparison benchmarks or playgrounds (ammo + bjs vs havok + bjs)? There’s just so much to get caught up on here! Really, really amazing work y’all. ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/19 "2023-04-20T21:54:07Z")
on iOS we had to ship the NON-SIMD version (SIMD is simply not supported by ios in WASM) ---
**Author:** ![Deltakosh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/deltakosh/32/26635_2.png) [@Deltakosh](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/Deltakosh)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/20 "2023-04-20T21:55:33Z")
We do! [Physics V2 stress test | Babylon.js Playground (babylonjs.com)](https://playground.babylonjs.com/#PX6E6C) Get ready for BLAZING fast! 8fps vs 280fps!! ---
**Author:** ![jeremy-coleman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex024/user_avatar/forum.babylonjs.com/jeremy-coleman/32/15493_2.png) [@jeremy-coleman](https://forum.babylonjs.com/u/jeremy-coleman)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044/21 "2023-04-20T21:57:41Z")
My prayers were answered. Satya must have seen my post. .[Optimizing physics - #33 by jeremy-coleman](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/optimizing-physics/26180/33) [Next page](https://forum.babylonjs.com/t/announcing-babylon-js-6-0/40044.md?page=2)