The Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate is ready for you to try. This upcoming release brings improved support for the .NET ecosystem and game development workflows, as well as refinements to the overal

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JetBrains has released the Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate. Key highlights include support for file-based C# programs (no project file needed), a new ASM Viewer for inspecting .NET disassemblies, a NuGet Package Manager Console with PowerShell and EF Core support, and improved MAUI iOS workflow from Windows. Game development sees major improvements: full Unreal Engine mobile debugging on iOS and Android, Natvis expression evaluation up to 87x faster with reduced memory usage, CMake project support in Beta, a redesigned Unity Profiler integration, and mixed-mode debugging for managed and native code on Windows. Language updates include C# 15 Preview support, C++ improvements, and better F# async debugging.

Rider 2026.1 Release Candidate Is Out!