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See the new features in the open-source alternative to Substance 3D Designer, including DDS support and seven new SDF nodes.

Latest update to the kitbashing software lets you work on more than one object in the free version, and lifts restrictions on object Variants.

Popular GPU-accelerated UV packing add on gets new Dynamic Tiles system and more texel density controls. See all the changes.

Check out the new features in the latest version of the popular lightweight cloth simulation and 3D garment design add-on for Blender.

Get scan-based PBR texture sets at up to 8K resolution, and import them directly into Blender with the new LotPixel download manager.

Master crowd simulation for VFX and game cinematics with The Gnomon Workshop's crash course in Maya crowds add-on Golaem.

Lightweight 'terrain-aware' tool generates realistic water flow around coastlines and river banks. Works with Eevee and Cycles.

Check out the latest features in the real-time lighting design tool, including energy-conserving light scaling, and support for OCIO 2.5.

Check out the new features in this major update to the GPU renderer and real-time visualization tool and its new lightweight edition.

New blog post provides more info on the AI-integrated tool for creating marketing visuals - but hasn't ended criticism on social media.

Cryptic Realms' Necropolis asset pack for Unreal Engine is usually sold for $99.99, but is currently free on Fab. For commercial use.

Character animation and creation apps get new subscription plans, while the AccuPose Infinity add-on switches to a perpetual license.

Discover real-world visual effects production workflows with The Gnomon Workshop's Houdini character FX masterclass.

But what is Maxon Digital Twin - and what kind of users is it aimed at? Updated: check out Maxon's FAQs about the controversial new tool.

Get free brushes for detailing characters, clothing, machines and natural environments from the popular Blender asset library.

Get stock VFX footage of real-world flamethrowers as 5K 96fps RED files or pre-keyed 4K ProRes footage. Normally sold for over $200.

See the key specs for the high-end APUs, and what we know about their likely price and performance in CG apps like Blender and V-Ray.

Popular free CG benchmark now supports Apple M4 and M5 processors, AMD 9000 series GPUs and NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs.

Update to the veteran figure-posing software streamlines materials and environment workflow, but removes the Cloth Room and macOS edition.

Games Environment Artist Rasmus Bagner's Ancient Temple Ruins UE5 asset pack includes building parts, 3D trees and 3D plants.