New Content builder fails when using Artifacts output layout
Author: distantcamCreated Aug 8, 2026Updated Sep 12, 2026
Labelsbugscope: content-builder
Prerequisites
- I have verified this issue is present in the
developbranch - I have searched open and closed issues to ensure it has not already been reported.
MonoGame Version
MonoGame 3.8.5
Which MonoGame platform are you using?
All of them.
Operating System
All
Description
When using artifact output layout (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/sdk/artifacts-output) the new content builder targets does not work.
Steps to Reproduce
Add a Directory.Build.props file with the following content.
<Project>
<PropertyGroup>
<UseArtifactsOutput>true</UseArtifactsOutput>
</PropertyGroup>
</Project>Minimal Example Repo
https://github.com/distantcam/ContentBuilderExample
Expected Behavior
The build succeeds.
Resulting Behavior
The build fails.
Files
No response
Source: MonoGame/MonoGame