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Updated for Alpha 3: next major version of the GPU renderer can now bake SDFs to meshes, to use as proxy geometry in simulations.

Thursday, September 24th, 2026

Updated: See what's new in Maxon's suites of effects plugins, now including Universe 2023.1.

Saturday, December 10th, 2022

Next update to GPU renderer to add new procedural 'uberprimitive' and volumetric lighting system.

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

See how Vine FX recreated the city of Pompeii and the massive volcanic eruption that buried it for the National Geographic docudrama.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Big update to the open-source rigging framework adds unified facial rigging, a redesigned Anim Picker, and 3D onion skinning.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Check out the CG crowds and the 'red spirit' that haunts a global pop icon, created by beloFX for David Lowery's psychological thriller.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Much-anticipated AI-assisted retopology, UV unwrapping and baking app is now available for iPad. A desktop edition is in development.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

See a brilliantly unsettling VFX breakdown of the CG environments from the psychological thriller, like the aptly named Vertigo Room.

Monday, October 12th, 2026

Big update to the terrain generator will let you create complete planets. Check out its other new features and release date.

Monday, October 12th, 2026