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3D terrain

Big update to the real-time terrain generator adds new snow and debris simulation tools, and changes pricing and licensing.

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024

JangaFX's real-time terrain design tool is out of alpha. Check out the new features in GeoGen 0.3, like spline editing of terrain.

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

Intriguing 3D terrain and planet generator for real-time applications gets its second public release. Check out the latest features here.

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Neat Geometry Nodes-based add-on turns low-poly guide meshes into detailed, customizable procedural 3D terrain. The base edition is free.

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

Check out the new features in the terrain generator, including a new system of SImulation Layers for distributing sediment.

Monday, November 20th, 2023

EmberGen developer's upcoming real-time terrain generator is pitched as the Substance 3D Designer of planetary creation.

Thursday, December 8th, 2022

Photogrammetry app now exports low-res scans to Sketchfab without using credits. Update also improves export to UE5.

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022

GPU-based terrain generation app gets new Fast Render mode, plus bridge tools for Unity and UE4.

Tuesday, April 12th, 2022

New Gnomon Workshop tutorial provides time-saving tricks for Clarisse, Houdini and SpeedTree.

Friday, October 8th, 2021

Neat free Unreal Engine project lets you navigate to anywhere on the globe in augmented reality.

Tuesday, October 5th, 2021

All part of a deal between Otoy and BiteTheBytes to link the GPU-based renderer and terrain generator.

Thursday, October 8th, 2020

Get NatureManufacture's pack of 3D models of meadow plants and trees free on the UE4 marketplace.

Wednesday, July 8th, 2020

Neat 'open use' tool exports 3D terrains or heightmaps to DCC tools and game engines, at up to 65K resolution.

Friday, January 10th, 2020