The latest release of the IntelliJ Scala Plugin, version 2025.3, introduces enhanced support for Scala 3.8, incorporating a new "into" modifier, and updates the standard library to be compiled with Scala 3 while also requiring a minimum JDK version of 17. This release focuses on various improvements like better navigation through macros, export aliases, and extension methods, with the anticipated Scala 3.9 LTS release focusing on stabilization. The plugin now supports Structural Search and Replace (SSR) in IntelliJ IDEA, which allows developers to search for and replace code patterns based on structure, a significant advantage for managing large codebases. Initial support for Scala 3 in build files has been added, alongside improvements in Mill project navigation and bug fixes such as correcting the Refactor | Rename action. Performance enhancements have been made, including faster editor actions and optimization tips available in the settings. Contributions from the Scala community, highlighted by a recent hackathon, have led to improvements like fixes for unnecessary parentheses and new refactoring options, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to refining the plugin.