godotengine
Add VS2026 support
Microsoft how has a series of youtube tutorial how to do Godot in C# using VS Code. We need to explore how VS2026 could be supported better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmuiwY_tiEo
@MikeSchulze
This issue revisit VS2026 for Godot 4 and explores what are the challenges to implement and more importantly what are new opportunities in VS2026 for Godot4 that we miss.
The most significant improvements in Visual Studio 2026 compared to Visual Studio 2022 are its deep AI integration, faster performance, modernized design, and tighter alignment with cloud-native and .NET 10 workflows.
🚀 Key Improvements in Visual Studio 2026 vs 2022
1. AI-First IDE
- VS2022: GitHub Copilot was an optional extension.
- VS2026: AI is built-in and deeply integrated across the IDE.
- Full-featured AI chat panel with project-wide awareness.
- Adaptive Paste: automatically formats and integrates pasted code into context.
- AI suggests tests, documentation, performance, and security insights before commits C# Corner ABP Framework.
2. Performance Enhancements
- Faster solution load and quicker builds/debugging.
- Optimized for both x64 and Arm64 architectures.
- Improved first launch times compared to VS2022 ABP Framework.
3. New Update Model
- Introduction of the Insiders Channel (replacing Preview Channel).
- Provides monthly updates and early access to new features and fixes.
- More agile servicing compared to VS2022’s slower preview cycles trevoirwilliams.com ABP Framework.
4. Cloud-Native & Language Integration
- Tight integration with .NET 10 and C# 14.
- Enhanced support for cloud-native workflows, containers, and microservices.
- Better tooling for Azure-native development C# Corner.
5. Modernized Design & Developer Experience
- Refined UI/UX for clarity and productivity.
- Improved solution explorer and debugging panels.
- More intuitive cross-platform development support (Windows, web, mobile, cloud) C# Corner trevoirwilliams.com.
6. Smarter AI Assistant ("DevCompanion")
- Unlike VS2022’s limited Copilot Labs, VS2026’s AI assistant can analyze the entire codebase.
- Example: It can detect subtle bugs across middleware or project layers, not just in the current file DEV Community.
📊 Comparison Table
| Feature | VS2022 | VS2026 |
|---|---|---|
| AI Integration | Optional Copilot extension | Built-in, project-aware AI |
| AI Chat | Limited (Copilot Labs) | Full-featured, contextual |
| Adaptive Paste | Not available | Available |
| Performance | Improved over VS2019 | Faster load, builds, debugging |
| Architecture Support | x64 focus | Optimized for x64 + Arm64 |
| Update Model | Preview Channel | Insiders Channel (monthly updates) |
| Language Support | .NET 6, C# 10 | .NET 10, C# 14 |
| Cloud-Native Workflows | Basic Azure support | Deep cloud-native integration |
| Design/UI | Modernized from VS2019 | Further refined, streamlined |
Sources: C# Corner trevoirwilliams.com DEV Community ABP Framework
👉 In short, Visual Studio 2026 transforms the IDE into an AI-first environment, making coding faster, smarter, and more cloud-native than ever before.