KeyShot releases KeyShot 2026.2
Rendering and visualization software gets Apple GPU support, a new cloud rendering service, and new subscription pricing.
Thursday, June 25th, 2026
3ds max
Autodesk releases Arnold 7.5.2 with 3D Gaussian Splatting
Check out the new features in the production renderer, including the option to relight and render imported 3D Gaussian Splats.
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
Maxon releases Redshift 2026.7
Check out the new features in the GPU renderer, including updates to hex tiling, and support for DoF in real-time renderer Redshift Live.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
NeXus for Blender is now free in beta
New Blender edition of the popular C4D particle and fluid simulation tool is free in beta for anyone who signs up for an Insydium account.
Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Chaos releases Corona 15 for 3ds Max and Blender
Generative AI ideation tool Veras now comes bundled free with the architectural renderer. Check out the other new features in the release.
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Autodesk releases 3ds Max 2027.1
Check out the changes to the 3D modeling and rendering software, including updates to Smart Bevel and the Data Channel modifier.
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
World Machine will support VDM-based terrain, not just heightmaps
Upcoming Dragontail Peak updates will also bring the veteran terrain-generation software to Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Maxon adds hex tiling for textures to Redshift 2026.6
Check out the new features in the GPU production renderer, including the new hex tiling system to minimize visible repeats in textures.
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Autodesk launches free online kitbashing tool Project Falcon
Browser-based tool lets you create models from readymade 3D parts and export them in USD format to apps like Blender and Maya.
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Material authoring software InstaMAT gets native Linux edition
Linux-based VFX and games studios get new alternatives to the Substance 3D tools. Includes the Blender and Maya integrations.
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Chaos releases V-Ray 7 Update 3 for 3ds Max
Check out the new features in the 3ds Max renderer, including native parallax interiors, quick caustics, and relighting 3D Gaussian Splats.
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Maxon releases Redshift 2026.5
Check out the latest features in the production renderer, including support for Windows on ARM and hardware ray tracing on AMD GPUs.
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Epic Games releases Twinmotion 2026.1
Real-time visualization software gets new tools for matching 3D models to backplates, light linking system, more camera and lens properties.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026