MonoGame 3D Rendering Implementation Guide

This skill provides architecture rules and implementation patterns for MonoGame 3D graphics. For complete API signatures and code samples, read references/3d.md.

Graphics Profile

Before writing any 3D code, verify GraphicsProfile:

• GraphicsProfile.Reach — shader model 2.0/3.0; safe for all platforms including mobile
• GraphicsProfile.HiDef — shader model 4.0+; desktop/console only

Set in the Game constructor:

_graphics = new GraphicsDeviceManager(this)
{
    GraphicsProfile = GraphicsProfile.HiDef
};

3D Camera