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Linux-based VFX and games studios get new alternatives to the Substance 3D tools. Includes the Blender and Maya integrations.

Monday, May 4th, 2026

See what's new in the promising alternative to the Substance tools for texture painting and material authoring. Free to indie artists.

Thursday, March 12th, 2026

Check out the new features in this powerful set of geometry optimization tools for games and VFX work. Free to indie artists.

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026

Major update sees the hotly tipped 3D texture painting and material authoring tools leave early access. Still free for indie artists.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

Check out the changes to the 3D modeling and rendering software, including updates to Smart Bevel and the Data Channel modifier.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Check out the new features in the 3D modeling and animation app, like OpenTimelineIO support and updates to LookdevX and Bifrost.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

See the new features in the image editing app, including the option to run the AI model for the Remove tool locally, not in the cloud.

Thursday, May 21st, 2026

Check out the latest features in the digital painting software for comics and concept art, including the new 3D hand model for pose references.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026

Interesting After Effects alternative combines a familiar layer workflow with the procedural power of nodes. Currently free in beta.

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

See videos of key tools used on the Avatar sequels, including the Loki multiphysics framework and Pahi fluid simulation pipeline.

Monday, May 18th, 2026