Babylon.js 8.0 is released with new features, optimizations, and performance improvements for creating interactive web experiences.IBL Shadows have been enhanced by adding shadows to environment lighting, a feature supported by Babylon.js for over 8 years.Adobe contributed to leveling up IBL in Babylon.js by incorporating shadows from a source image.Introduction of Area Lights in Babylon.js 8.0 allows users to emit light from a specified 2D shape for enhanced scene lighting.The new Node Render Graph feature gives users complete control and customization of the render pipeline in Babylon.js.Although in Alpha, the Node Render Graph tool enables customization of the rendering process without complex code.The Lightweight Viewer in Babylon.js 8.0 offers a simpler, smaller package for displaying 3D objects with stunning visuals on web pages.Babylon.js 8.0 includes core engine shaders in WGSL (WebGPU Shading Language) for better WebGPU support, resulting in smaller project sizes.Users can now create custom WGSL shaders using Babylon's Node Material Editor in Babylon.js 8.0.The Babylon.js 8.0 release also includes advancements in audio, Gaussian Splat, physics, and more.