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Read our FAQs on the new Unreal Engine pricing for games launched under the upcoming 'Launch Everywhere with Epic' program.

Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

Get an open-source version of the geometry for a real AAA game map as a resource for game art, pipeline testing and tools development.

Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Or at least, you will be able to when e-on software introduces its new EULA for the tools later this year.

Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Major update to the renderer adds new object scattering, decal and cutaway systems, plus new pricing.

Wednesday, April 13th, 2022

Token-based payment system now available alongside subscriptions for apps like 3ds Max and Maya.

Friday, September 24th, 2021

Buyout of Pixyz's CAD data preparation and import tools may also lead to new workflows for games artists in the Unity Editor.

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021

Autodesk's cloud-based VFX production tracking system gets new name, new licensing system, and new $40/month subscription.

Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

First subscriber-only update to Cinema 4D overhauls the UV unwrapping tools and rolls out Maxon's new viewport architecture.

Tuesday, April 21st, 2020

Subcriptions include Substance Alchemist 1.0, but perpetual licences cut to Steam editions of Painter and Designer.

Monday, November 4th, 2019

Bondware's first update since buying Poser earlier this year adds 8GB of new stock content, but older licences may stop working.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Leading visual effects software firm's new boss previously worked at ILM, Lucasfilm, Digital Domain.

Wednesday, July 17th, 2019

Cinema 4D developer acquires the well-regarded GPU production renderer. We assess what the buyout will mean for CG artists.

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

Big update reworks the layout and rendering tool's lighting pipeline and adds USD support. See the key features and pricing changes here.

Friday, February 1st, 2019