December 8, 2021
Cinema 4D renderer gets new texture randomisation options, light instancing, native support for Apple M1 processors. Read More »
October 26, 2021
3ds Max renderer gets new texture projection system V-Ray Decal and light instancing with VRayInstancer. Read More »
February 24, 2021
Update adds support for masks in the V-Ray Frame Buffer, better caustics and translucent materials. Read More »
April 16, 2020
New PLE edition of the renderer can be used for free indefinitely, unlike the existing trial version. Read More »
April 2, 2020
New licence gives students and educators nine versions of V-Ray plus Phoenix FD for $149/year. Read More »
May 4, 2018
Check out all the new features of the upcoming release, plus a demo of volume rendering on the GPU. Read More »
February 23, 2018
Latest beta adds Nvidia's AI-based OptiX render denoising system, GPU volume rendering, updates to the hair shader. Read More »
January 22, 2018
Updated: Find more info on the new light cache analysis-based 'smart features' like auto exposure. Read More »
November 16, 2017
Big update to the SketchUp edition of the renderer adds support for viewport rendering and hybrid CPU/GPU renders. Read More »
June 27, 2017
Update adds neat new V-Ray Hybrid CPU/GPU rendering tech, support for Cryptomatte automated ID matte generation. Read More »
February 10, 2017
Big update adds new Adaptive Lights system, resumable renders, greatly extends GPU rendering. Read More »
October 9, 2016
Download the free V-Ray version of the VFX industry-standard shader. Works with both Max and Maya. Read More »
June 9, 2015
New video: Service pack adds new VR cameras, GPU-based texture baking, option to render fluid sims. Read More »