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Discover the new features in the latest version of the GPU renderer - and which features are now scheduled for future releases.

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

First update to the open standard for VFX plugins in almost a decade improves color management, and widens CPU and GPU support.

Friday, September 6th, 2024

Check out the new features in the GPU-accelerated sparse volumetric fluid solver, including support for height fields as collision sources.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024

Universal Scene Description's HgiVulkan backend is intended to make Vulkan a 'more compelling option' for tools developers.

Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

Much-praised Ragdoll Dynamics physics system, used by top VFX and games studios, is now available for Blender as well as Maya.

Friday, March 1st, 2024

Check out the features due in the GPU renderer in 2024, including MaterialX support, new AI assistant OctaneGPT, and light field baking.

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Discover the latest changes to the open-source 3D app, from Geometry Nodes, Cycles and shading to the Viewport Compositor.

Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Library Drop 05 makes over 200 new materials and textures available for the real-time rendering software, plus a new set of Smart Masks.

Sunday, November 12th, 2023

Check out the new features in the compositing and effects software, including a new workflow for subtitles and H.264 export.

Thursday, October 26th, 2023

'Highly experimental' replacement for OpenGL for real-time and viewport rendering now available in alpha builds of Blender 4.1.

Wednesday, October 18th, 2023

Check out the new features in the real-time puppet animation tool, including the option to edit replays.

Friday, August 11th, 2023

Download 3ds Max, Blender, C4D, Maya and SketchUp models, plus PBR texture sets and 18K HDRIs.

Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Read our pick of the new features in the open-source 3D software: from Simulation Nodes and GPU ray tracing to neat hidden bonuses.

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023