The MongoDB team has decided to release an official Go driver after relying on a community-developed alternative for years. The decision was not taken lightly and was carefully considered to minimize impact on users who depend on the mgo Go driver. The new driver will have four main benefits: velocity, consistency, performance, and low-level API. It will be built from scratch using common specifications, allowing it to evolve as fast as the server does, and provide a consistent API for users. The new driver will also enable better performance and provide low-level components for reuse in the company's own products.