Godot founders had desperately hoped Unity wouldn't 'blow up'

The controversial rollout of Unity's Runtime Fee led many developers to switch to the open-source engine Godot. While the surge in users presented potential benefits, Godot's founders were concerned about sustainable growth and ensuring their engine met new demands. They emphasized the unique community-driven nature of Godot and its readiness only after the release of version 4.0. Key challenges included matching certain widely-used Unity features while maintaining Godot's open-source values.