Yes, you can use Java or Kotlin with Godot!

Use Java or Kotlin to build games with Godot 4.2.2
And it performs at nearly the same speed as C++
My hardware:
CPU: Ryzen 5 5500
GPU: RTX 3050 8GB (original)
Monitor Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K @ 60 Hz)
RAM: 32 GB
OS: Windows 11
See a 3D FPS game running using Kotlin here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LNf618l7l5jNE
Godot Kotlin/JVM: godot-kotl.in/en/stable/
More comprehensive performance metrics:
github.com/utopia-rise/godot-kotlin-jvm/tree/master/harness/bunnymark
#java #javagamedevelopment #libgdx #3dgames #godot #godot4

[@thanosfisherman]

There's also a Kotlin native plugin iirc. I imagine it will be as fast as C++

[@eyzake]

saw the comment on the previous video and i was like (idk man) but i guess it does work

[@shoeoffhead3692]

Will the Web (HTML) supported eventually? What is the technical limitation to not being able to use HTML? It's possible in GDScript. Why not Java?

[@AntzGames]

I was talking to one of the contributors to Godot Kotlin/JVM project today and they say that capability is on the roadmap. Most of them are ex-libGDX devs who still love using Kotlin/Java but want to use Godot. So stay tuned!

[@shoeoffhead3692]

I downloaded the Github godot-kotlin-3d-demo How do I start that thing? I can build the jars, but none is executable (no Main Class in Manifest). It would be really cool if you could make a video about writing a MINIMAL game in Java for Godot. Can you do it?

[@AntzGames]

The workflow is 2 steps. You build the jars in IntelliJ but you need to use the Godot Kotlin/JVM editor to run the game. I would start with the getting started template that is listed on the website and follow the instructions. I forgot about the 3D demo to try out. I will try to build it next weekend. So excited!

[@shoeoffhead3692]

@@AntzGames Maybe possible to combine it with Graal Native for Demo performance tests?

[@AntzGames]

@@shoeoffhead3692 So a new version of Godot Kotlin/JVM is coming out in a few weeks (I heard sometime in October). So going to wait until this new release and I am going to make a video series just focusing on this amazing project.

[@AntzGames]

See my next video of the showing how to run the Kotlin 3D demo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LNf618l7l5jNE I also show performance comparisons vs. the original GDScript version.

[@LuisFrontanilla]

O_o