Despite its reputation for stability, 2.4.5 is not without flaws. Some users have reported an "endless installation" loop or errors when trying to install specific Editor versions like Unity 2021.1.17f1 due to incorrect checksums. How to Downgrade or Access Legacy Versions How can I downgrade to Unity Hub 2.4.5 ? - Unity Engine
Older versions of the Hub sometimes offered more direct management of Editor versions without the added complexity of integrated dashboard projects and data tracking now present in modern releases. Unity Hub 2.4.5 vs. Unity Hub 3.x unity hub 245 better
While many advocate for 2.4.5, it is important to understand what is gained (and lost) when compared to modern versions of the Hub: Unity Hub 2.4.5 Unity Hub 3.x (Latest) Light Theme Dark Theme Performance Lower CPU/RAM overhead on legacy systems Optimized for modern multi-core processors Silicon Support No native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) support Native support for Mac ARM64 Version Control Basic version management Integrated Unity Version Control (UVCS) Security Older dependencies Regular security-related dependency updates Common Issues and Troubleshooting Despite its reputation for stability, 2
Unlike the darker, more modern aesthetic of Hub 3.0, Unity Hub 2.4.5 features a light UI that some users find more readable and less resource-intensive. - Unity Engine Older versions of the Hub
Users on older hardware or specific Linux distributions often report that newer versions (3.0+) fail to launch or crash frequently , whereas 2.4.5 remains stable.