Merge branch 'chore/optimize-network-object' of github.com:Unity-Technologies/com.unity.netcode.gameobjects into chore/optimize-network-object

Author: noellie-velez

com.unity.netcode.gameobjects/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -10,6 +10,29 @@ Additional documentation and release notes are available at [Multiplayer Documen
 
 ### Added
 
+
+### Changed
+
+
+### Deprecated
+
+
+### Removed
+
+
+### Fixed
+
+
+### Security
+
+
+### Obsolete
+
+
+## [2.8.0] - 2025-12-15
+
+### Added
+
 - It is now possible to control which port clients will bind to using the `UnityTransport.ConnectionData.ClientBindPort` field. If not set, clients will bind to an ephemeral port (same as before this change). (#3764)
 - Added a flag to override command-line arguments (port and ip) in `SetConnectionData`. (#3760)
 - Added a command-line singleton to parse environment command-line arguments. (#3760)
@@ -26,12 +49,6 @@ Additional documentation and release notes are available at [Multiplayer Documen
 - Improve performance of `NetworkTransformState`. (#3770)
 - Changed NetworkAnimator to use the `RpcAttribute` along with the appropriate `SendTo` parameter. (#3586)
 
-### Deprecated
-
-
-### Removed
-
-
 ### Fixed
 
 - Ensure `NetworkBehaviour.IsSessionOwner` is correctly set when a new session owner is promoted. (#3817)
@@ -44,12 +61,6 @@ Additional documentation and release notes are available at [Multiplayer Documen
 - Fixed issue where using the dedicated server package would override all attempts to change the port by code. (#3760)
 - Fixed issue with authority animator instance sending itself RPCs. (#3586)
 
-### Security
-
-
-### Obsolete
-
-
 ## [2.7.0] - 2025-10-27
 
 ### Added

com.unity.netcode.gameobjects/Runtime/Components/NetworkAnimator.cs

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ private void FlushMessages()
         private bool HasAuthority()
         {
             var isServerAuthority = m_NetworkAnimator.IsServerAuthoritative();
-            return (!isServerAuthority && m_NetworkAnimator.IsOwner) || (isServerAuthority && (m_NetworkAnimator.IsServer || m_NetworkAnimator.IsOwner));
+            return (!isServerAuthority && m_NetworkAnimator.IsOwner) || (isServerAuthority && (m_NetworkAnimator.IsServer));
         }
 
         /// <inheritdoc />
@@ -95,7 +95,8 @@ public void NetworkUpdate(NetworkUpdateStage updateStage)
 
                         var hasAuthority = HasAuthority();
                         // Only the authority or the server will send messages
-                        if (hasAuthority || m_IsServer)
+                        // The only exception is server authoritative and owners that are sending animation triggers.
+                        if (hasAuthority || m_IsServer || (m_NetworkAnimator.IsServerAuthoritative() && m_NetworkAnimator.IsOwner))
                         {
                             // Flush any pending messages
                             FlushMessages();
@@ -408,7 +409,18 @@ private void BuildTransitionStateInfoList()
             }
 
             TransitionStateInfoList = new List<TransitionStateinfo>();
-            var animatorController = m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController as AnimatorController;
+            var animControllerType = m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController.GetType();
+            var animatorController = (AnimatorController)null;
+
+            if (animControllerType == typeof(AnimatorOverrideController))
+            {
+                animatorController = ((AnimatorOverrideController)m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController).runtimeAnimatorController as AnimatorController;
+            }
+            else if (animControllerType == typeof(AnimatorController))
+            {
+                animatorController = m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController as AnimatorController;
+            }
+
             if (animatorController == null)
             {
                 return;
@@ -432,7 +444,22 @@ internal void ProcessParameterEntries()
                 return;
             }
 
-            var parameters = Animator.parameters;
+            var animControllerType = m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController.GetType();
+            var animatorController = (AnimatorController)null;
+
+            if (animControllerType == typeof(AnimatorOverrideController))
+            {
+                animatorController = ((AnimatorOverrideController)m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController).runtimeAnimatorController as AnimatorController;
+            }
+            else if (animControllerType == typeof(AnimatorController))
+            {
+                animatorController = m_Animator.runtimeAnimatorController as AnimatorController;
+            }
+            if (animatorController == null)
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+            var parameters = animatorController.parameters;
 
             var parametersToRemove = new List<AnimatorParameterEntry>();
             ParameterToNameLookup.Clear();

com.unity.netcode.gameobjects/package.json

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
     "name": "com.unity.netcode.gameobjects",
     "displayName": "Netcode for GameObjects",
     "description": "Netcode for GameObjects is a high-level netcode SDK that provides networking capabilities to GameObject/MonoBehaviour workflows within Unity and sits on top of underlying transport layer.",
-    "version": "2.8.0",
+    "version": "2.8.1",
     "unity": "6000.0",
     "dependencies": {
         "com.unity.nuget.mono-cecil": "1.11.4",
@@ -15,4 +15,4 @@
             "path": "Samples~/Bootstrap"
         }
     ]
-}
+}