April 24, 2020
3D animation and rendering app gets new GI system, improved SSS and hair shading, and support for Disney's Partio particles library. Read More »
January 1, 2018
Now shipping: First update to LightWave in three years adds new PBR and volumetric renderer, plus new 3ds Max-style modifier stack. Read More »
March 16, 2017
Updated: Check out the neat new cel-shading options coming up in the next release of LightWave. Read More »
March 29, 2016
Updated: See the new scene editor and a side-by-side performance comparison with LightWave 2015. Read More »
November 11, 2013
Andy Bishop looks back over NewTek's11.x series of releases, and assesses what comes next. Read More »
February 1, 2013
Well-received update adds Genoma rigging system, better After Effects interoperability, nice modelling tools. Read More »
July 27, 2012
Although probably not officially, given that it's on the Amazon EC2 cloud. Warning: may contain spoilers. Read More »
February 17, 2012
Now out of bugfixing and available to purchase, to judge from the new 'Buy Now' button on the NewTek site. Read More »
July 29, 2011
Point update announced in April now available, adding VPR support for FiberFX, new off-axis stereo rig. Read More »