SceneKit is now deprecated - when it will be removed?

Now that SceneKit has been marked as soft deprecated, is there a planned date or timeframe when it will be completely removed from iOS? I’m concerned about how long my existing SceneKit-based game will continue to work, especially as an indie developer without the resources for a quick rewrite to RealityKit.

Answered by DTS Engineer in 851960022

Hello,

Removal of a framework is typically the last stage in hard deprecation and that will be announced with ample warning.

The session shared above clarifies (bold added):

  • Soft deprecation
  • Apps will continue to work
  • Maintenance mode
  • No date for hard deprecation

https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2025/288

this is Apple's official statement on SceneKit.

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Removal of a framework is typically the last stage in hard deprecation and that will be announced with ample warning.

The session shared above clarifies (bold added):

  • Soft deprecation
  • Apps will continue to work
  • Maintenance mode
  • No date for hard deprecation

Thanks for the clarifications.

SceneKit is now deprecated - when it will be removed?
 
 
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