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Blender 5.3 is here: discover its 5 key features
Read our pick of the latest features in the open-source 3D software, from 3D Gaussian Splatting to DLSS denoising and layered compositing.
Adobe releases After Effects 27.0
Check out the new features in the compositing and motion graphics app, from changes to the 3D toolset to the new agentic AI Assistant.
Adobe releases Photoshop 28.0
Big update to the image-editing software adds eye-catching AI relighting and trace erase features. Discover how they work.
Otoy releases OctaneRender 2027.1 in beta
Updated for Beta 1: next major version of the GPU renderer adds a MCP Server, for building and rendering scenes with AI tools.
Chaos releases Corona 16 for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D
Architectural renderer gets support for relighting Gaussian Splats and new parallax interiors system. Check out all the other new features.
Watch WeFX’s visceral VFX breakdown for Neagley
Check out the studio's detailed making-of for the Reacher spin-off series, including a pivotal - and wince-inducing - train accident.
Chaos releases V-Ray 7.5 for 3ds Max with new AI features
The new integrated AI Assistant will even rate your renders out of 10 for artistic merit. See the other new features, both AI and non-AI-based.
Autodesk releases Flame 2027.2
Compositing and effects software gets the option to import USD scenes, and a new AI model for generating normal maps from video.
Epic has made Megascans free again – for good, this time
Download over 23,000 high-quality 3D scans of environment assets, buildings, plants and materials for use in games, VFX and visualization.
Tutorials: Master Creature Animation for Games
Discover how to animate a combat movement set for a AAA game boss with The Gnomon Workshop's two-part Maya masterclass.
BiteTheBytes releases World Creator 4 in early access
Big update to the terrain generator adds node-based workflow, macOS support - and the ability to create entire planets. See what else is new.
Sparseal releases CozyBlanket Pro for desktop as well as iPad
Much-anticipated AI-assisted retopology, UV unwrapping and baking app is now out on Windows and macOS as well as tablets.
New CG software you may have missed: 2 November 2026
Discover what's new in Character Creator, iClone, OctaneRender, Nuke Stage, Pulldownit and the popular Ucupaint add-on for Blender.
Free tool: Canva launches Affinity for iPad
Download the long-awaited iPad edition of Canva's free all-in-one image editing, vector design, page layout and digital sketching tool.
Boris FX releases Continuum 2027
Effects plugin suite for compositing and editing apps gets new 3D noise generator, new 2D titling tool, and updates to masks and particles.
Trimble releases SketchUp 2027.0
Check out the changes to the architectural modeling software, including new procedural tools and support for USDZ files.
Check out Wētā FX’s VFX highlights reel for Moana
Get a glimpse of the smoke, steam and lava simulation for the fiery demon Te Kā from the live-action remake of the classic animated film.
Free UV packing tool Packer-IO 1.5 now packs up to 2x faster
Standalone UV packing app now handles sequences of similarly shaped UV islands faster. Comes with a free Blender plugin.
Blender add-on MetaWrap turns 3D characters into MetaHumans
Character artist Elvis Morelli's neat Blender tool suite turns existing sculpts, 3D scans or AI characters into Unreal Engine MetaHumans.
Autodesk releases Arnold 7.5.4
Sizeable update to the renderer adds a new Imager shader for building post effects, plus the option to pause and resume renders.
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