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Read our pick of the latest artist features in the open-source game engine and real-time renderer, from better area lighting to HDR output.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Free tool lets users view glTF and GLB files in augmented reality, with PBR materials. Source code available to other app developers.

Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Now shipping: update to real-time rendering toolkit extends OpenUSD support, adds support for rendering EXR sequences.

Monday, August 7th, 2023

Create an energy effect suitable for a games cinematic using UE5's Niagara and Sequencer with The Gnomon Workshop's new tutorial.

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

Big update to the formerly Windows-only terrain software adds support for new platforms - and for VDM-based 'true 3D' terrain.

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Check out the new features in the plugins for motion design and VFX, including zoom and aspherical lens support in Real Lens Flares.

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

Check out the new features in the renderer, including a procedural Scratches shader and a high-altitude layer in the Clouds object.

Friday, July 24th, 2026

Discover how a shared Houdini timeline driving environmental FX powered the multi-million-year timelapses in the Netflix series.

Friday, July 24th, 2026

Check out the changes to the sculpting, retopology and painting tools - including a complete new node-based texturing system.

Thursday, July 23rd, 2026