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New open-source add-ons provide a long-overdue free way to import glTF files into 3ds Max, backed by the creator of the format.

Thursday, July 16th, 2026

New tech compresses geometry caches from destruction, cloth and liquid sims by 'up to 92%' for real-time rendering in Unreal Engine.

Thursday, July 9th, 2026

SDK for games and CG software developers now supports FSR 4.1 AI upscaling on RDNA 3 GPUs like the Radeon RX 7000 Series.

Monday, June 29th, 2026

New free edition of the real-time animation software can be used indefinitely, including on commercial projects - but there are limitations.

Wednesday, June 24th, 2026

Read our pick of the latest artist features in the open-source game engine and real-time renderer, from better area lighting to HDR output.

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Lightweight 3D modelling and UV mapping software gets a 100x boost in viewport rendering speed, plus full glTF support.

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026

Real-time visualization software gets new tools for matching 3D models to backplates, light linking system, more camera and lens properties.

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

Autodesk buys core tech and IP of the AI mocap pioneer. The Radical website will shut down on 6 July, so download your data before then.

Thursday, April 9th, 2026

Check out the updates to animation and rendering in the real-time 3D engine. New pricing, but still free for indie games and VFX projects.

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

SDK for games and CG software developers now includes AMD's Redstone AI rendering technologies, including the new AI denoiser.

Saturday, March 28th, 2026

'GPT moment for graphics' blends trad rendering with generative AI. Read our FAQs on what it means for games, and CG tools that use DLSS.

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Updated: games and VFX artists can now apply for temporary licenses of EmberGen, LiquiGen, IlluGen and GeoGen via JangaFX's web portal.

Friday, March 13th, 2026

New Blender Fractals pack generates lightweight, animatable 3D fractals for motion graphics, VFX or illustration work.

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026