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Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from the Vulkan backend to hidden gems like the new FBX importer.

Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Much-anticipated tool creates KineFX-compatible muscle and skin simulation rigs for use in visual effects, animation and games.

Thursday, July 10th, 2025

Promising new SDF modeling tool provides a quick, intuitive way to explore shapes for concept designs and hard surface assets.

Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

Download scan-based PBR texture sets of common interior and exterior materials at up to 8K resolution. For commercial use.

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

PuppetSoul PUPbuildDynamic creates secondary dynamics for cloth, hair and body parts. Based on tech used on animated features,

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Check out the new features in the free standalone UV packing app, including support for texel density, and the Blender integration plugin.

Friday, July 4th, 2025

Get 3D artist George Shachnev's Flying Fantasy Town asset pack of 3D buildings and trees free for two weeks on Fab. For commercial use.

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025

Get three 3D scanned mountains from the neat new asset library for kitbashing environments for VFX and concept art. Commercial use.

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

New app automatically groups related assets for one-click import into DCC apps like Blender. Support for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D due.

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

Get custom tools for creating stylized game assets, including procedural generators for 3D buildings, bridges and clouds.

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Create customisable anime-style outline renders in Blender and OctaneRender using Lino Grandi's neat new free add-on.

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025

Download free assets from Oleg Ushenok's incredible new kitbash asset pack. FBX format, with PBR textures, for commercial use.

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025

Check out the changes to the open-source game engine, including updates to multi-GPU rendering, cinematics editing and XR workflow.

Friday, June 20th, 2025