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Houdini

Big update to the GPU-based terrain generator adds new biome and object scattering systems. See all of the changes, and the new pricing.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

Check out the changes to the kitbash asset library's browser app, plus the free 3D vehicles, models and materials available through it.

Sunday, September 21st, 2025

Ambitious start-up's €240,000/year is the biggest contribution to Blender of any GPU manufacturer - before it has even shipped a card.

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Check out the changes in this sizeable update to the production renderer, including the new Redshift Sun & Sky and Clouds objects.

Thursday, September 11th, 2025

No changes expected to pricing or support, and both brands continue to operate under their original names. Find full details here.

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025

Master efficient workflows for creating professional visual effects with The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level Houdini tutorial.

Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Turn any MetaHuman exported from Unreal Engine into a ready-to-animate character with the updated Metahuman for Houdini add-on.

Friday, August 29th, 2025

Read our pick of the changes in Houdini 21, from Copernicus and KineFX to new AI workflows - then see a list of all 300+ new features.

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Master professional workflows for creating games environments with The Gnomon Workshop's intermediate-level tutorial.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Indie users can now use the real-time effects tech to compress and play back an unlimited number of OpenVDB sequences for free.

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Master professional workflows for creating believable CG creatures for VFX projects with The Gnomon Workshop's masterclass.

Friday, August 15th, 2025

See the new prices for the AI-based VFX and animation platform, formerly known as Wonder Studio - and its new free subscription plan.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Read our list of 300+ new features due in the next version of Houdini - from Neural Point Surface for liquids to the Otis organic tissue solver.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025