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Major update to the 3D modeling and animation software adds new physics-based layout, rigging, VFX and camera tracking tools.

Monday, June 15th, 2026

Major update to Dimension 5's real-time visualization software adds experimental path tracing system. Check out the other new features.

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

Current beta build of the image-editing app lets users create and import custom image-stylization filters as Substance 3D .sbsar files.

Thursday, December 19th, 2024

New online tool lets you paint textures directly onto 3D models, or create new PBR materials by remixing a library of CC0 assets.

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

Major update to the soft tissue simulation add-on for Maya and Houdini adds new machine learning toolset. See all the new features.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Check out the new features in the 3D texture painting software, including new nodes for hex tiling, color grading and A/B comparisons.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Check out the changes to the compositing software, including relighting Gaussian splats and Hydra 2.0 support in the 3D viewer.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2026

Check out the new features in the Unreal Engine 5 world building tool - like the option to stack objects vertically when laying out scenes.

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

Check out the new features in the material authoring and 3D capture software, including OpenPBR support and new material templates.

Monday, June 29th, 2026