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Maxon's Fall 2026 software release is here, bringing the 2027.0 updates to Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Redshift, Red Giant, and Autograph. Announced on October 14, 2026, the release introduces a new procedural scattering system, more detailed liquid simulatio

ProtoPie MCP is now officially released, expanding how AI agents can work with interactive prototypes and support the transition from design to development. Announced on October 7, 2026, the update introduces custom ProtoPie library access, ID-based

Chaos has released V-Ray for Blender 7.40.02, also identified as V-Ray 7.4, hotfix 2. Released on October 13, 2026, this update introduces support for Windows ARM64 devices and adds the Phoenix Ocean texture for rendering ocean surfaces. The release

Greyscalegorilla and KitBash3D have released two new collections for seasonal 3D projects: Holiday Workshop, featuring 63 fully textured 3D models, and Holiday Materials, containing 121 4K PBR materials. Together, these collections give 3D artists, m

Maxon has scheduled two livestreams for October 14, 2026, showcasing upcoming features for Cinema 4D, Redshift, Autograph, and Red Giant. Get the schedule and official viewing links below. Cinema 4D and Redshift Maxon experts Elly and Jonas will pres