3DS Max News

Chaos has released Enscape 4.0. This version serves as a step towards future development, featuring an overhauled codebase for improved performance and stability. (more...)

Chaos has released version 2.3.0 of Chaos Vantage. Among the notable new features is the support for V-Ray Blend Material, additionally, the update includes support for the Multi Matte render element. (more...)

Autodesk has announced the release of 3ds Max 2025, here an overview of what's new.

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CGPress is pleased to share our first ever hardware review, featuring an in-depth analysis of the Huion Kamvas 13. In it, we evaluate if the a small, relatively inexpensive pen tablet, is a worthwhile investment for a 3D Artist working predominantly in an app like 3ds Max, Maya, Houdini or Blender.  Read it in full on our website.

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Bertrand Benoit has posted a blog post discussing the potential for Magnific AI to refine and potentially improve 3D artwork without compromising on creativity. Check it out on bertrand-benoit.com.

Ephere has released Ragner, an AI plug-in for creating, managing, and optimizing 3ds Max scenes. (more...)

Adobe has announced the introduction of generative AI capabilities to its Substance 3D applications. Powered by Adobe's proprietary AI, Firefly, this update brings new beta features to Substance Sampler and Stager, designed to enhance material creation and product visualization workflows. (more...)

Chaos has announced its future plans across its product range in a recent Chaos Unboxed event. (more...)

Mohsen GH has released Spline-to-Fence Converter, a new Maxscript tool allows users to efficiently convert splines into realistic fences and posts. (more...)

Thinkinetic has announced the release of Pulldownit 5.8 for 3ds Max. This update brings improvements for users handling massive destruction scenes. The new version features a Fast Stacking & Deactivation solver that is reported to perform up to four times faster in such scenarios. Additionally, Pulldownit 5.8 introduces support for instanced shapes within its core solver, enabling the efficient handling of thousands of high-poly objects in dynamics with reduced memory usage. (more...)