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terrain generation

Multiphysics add-on's tyDiffusion module generates AI renders and animations matching 3ds Max scenes. Included in the free edition.

Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024

Find out how to use SideFX's experimental Houdini toolset for creating large-scale natural environments for games and VFX.

Sunday, May 12th, 2024

Final versions of the now-discontinued digital nature tools are available free for commercial use. Discover their features here.

Friday, May 10th, 2024

E-on software's digital nature tools are now available as free perpetual licenses, but development has been discontinued. Read our FAQs here.

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Discover how to recreate real-world environments for VFX and game cinematics with The Gnomon Workshop's tutorial.

Saturday, March 30th, 2024

Intriguing 3D terrain and planet generator for real-time applications gets its second public release. Check out the latest features here.

Monday, February 5th, 2024

Get the Flora plant-generation tools SideFX developed for its tech demo on creating open worlds with Houdini and Unreal Engine 5.

Sunday, February 4th, 2024

Check out the popular 3ds Max particle and multiphysics add-on's neat new GPU-accelerated mesh fracturing and Boolean system.

Tuesday, January 30th, 2024

Neat Geometry Nodes-based add-on turns low-poly guide meshes into detailed, customizable procedural 3D terrain. The base edition is free.

Wednesday, January 17th, 2024

Discover great seasonal discounts on 3D assets, apps and software, including offers still valid until the end of December.

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Check out the new features in the terrain generator, including a new system of SImulation Layers for distributing sediment.

Monday, November 20th, 2023

Read our run-down of the key changes in the largest ever update to Houdini, from character animation to rendering and machine learning.

Thursday, November 9th, 2023

Check out the library of 16K heightmaps for generating high-res terrains, and a new Blender tool for creating custom erosion effects.

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023