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The first 'official' release of the open-source alternative Substance 3D Painter is now ready to download. Check out its new features.

Friday, September 4th, 2026

Discover how the VFX studio used UE5 from previs through to post to create the CG environments for the natural history documentary series.

Friday, September 4th, 2026

Long-awaited major update to the popular VFX system for Unreal Engine improves performance, and adds new ways to control sims.

Thursday, September 3rd, 2026

Check out the new features in the lightweight 3D modelling and UV mapping tool, including improved FBX, GLB and USD import,

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

Sizeable free update to the real-time rendering and look dev tool adds Text and Scatter Layers, and support for IES light profiles.

Thursday, August 13th, 2026

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

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