Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• Introduces a new WebAuthn passkeys API via browserContext.credentials.
• Allows tests to register and use virtual passkeys without real hardware.
• Adds a new WebStorage API for localStorage and sessionStorage access.
• New apiResponse.securityDetails() and apiResponse.serverAddr() mirror browser APIs.
• Enhanced video recording options for the test runner.

Our Commentary ​

Playwright just keeps delivering. The WebAuthn passkeys API is a game-changer for testing modern authentication flows; no more faking it. And direct Web Storage access? Yes, please. These are quality-of-life improvements that make a real difference for developers.