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iCars - A realistic vehicle simulation add-on for Blender

iCars is a new add-on for vehicle animation and simulation within Blender, designed for fast, realistic, and cinematic results. The add-on was created by the developers behind iCity, the procedural city generator released last year by Hothifa Smair. Together, these add-ons form a complete solution for creating realistic cities and surrounding traffic.

Published: 8. Sep. 2025

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ZibraVDB - A real-time VFX compression tool now with a free personal license

ZibraVDB is a compression solution developed by Zibra AI to make film-quality volumetric visual effects practical for games. Released last year, it allows large OpenVDB-based effects to be integrated into game projects without major sacrifices in quality or performance. Although OpenVDB effects are common, they are rarely used in games because of their large file sizes, poor real-time performance, and the need for time-consuming conversions. To render effects in real time, artists typically simulate volumetric effects in tools such as Houdini or Blender, then export them as flipbooks, which are 2D texture sequences that approximate a 3D effect.

Published: 1. Sep. 2025

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UModeler X - A continuously evolving 3D modeling toolkit for Unity

UModeler was first launched in 2017 as a Unity asset, allowing developers to create 3D models directly inside the Unity Editor without relying on external software such as Blender or Maya. It quickly became a popular tool for prototyping, level design, and low-poly modeling. By 2018, it had established itself as one of the best-selling modeling solutions on the Unity Asset Store.

Published: 25. Aug. 2025

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Unity 6.2 has been released

Unity 6.2 is here, arriving only four months after the 6.1 release, with a quiet but meaningful update. This is an “Update Release,” meaning it is production-ready and fully supported, while Unity 6.0 remains the version with Long-Term Support (LTS) status. The release introduces Unity AI, currently in beta. Integrated into the Unity Editor, it is intended to provide contextual assistance, automate repetitive tasks, generate placeholder assets, and make the onboarding process easier for new users.

Published: 18. Aug. 2025

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Cascadeur 2025.2 is now available

Cascadeur, the AI-assisted character animation software, has rolled out a new update that further refines the animation workflow. Building on the Inbetweening functionality introduced in the previous release, this update improves its capabilities while adding a diverse range of other enhancements. The upgraded Inbetweening feature now uses a faster, more advanced algorithm capable of generating motion between poses for up to 120 frames.

Published: 11. Aug. 2025

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IlluGen - A new purpose-built tool for creating visual effects for games

JangaFX, creators of real-time visual effects tools for games and film, has released IlluGen, a brand-new addition to their existing suite of applications, which already includes EmberGen, GeoGen, and LiquiGen. Together, these tools form the Elemental Suite, representing fire, earth, and water. IlluGen expands the lineup by introducing the ability to generate 2D and 3D assets for real-time game VFX. Designed specifically for video games, it streamlines workflows by eliminating the need to juggle multiple applications just to produce a single effect. It brings together the capabilities of Photoshop, Houdini, Substance Designer, After Effects, and other tools into one purpose-built, artist-friendly package.

Published: 4. Aug. 2025

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InstaMAT 2025 has officially launched

InstaMAT by Abstract is a new suite of 3D texture painting and material authoring tools, comparable in scope to Adobe's Substance 3D line of tools. It offers a unified platform for 3D texturing, material creation, and asset development, combining layer-based painting with node-based authoring workflows. The core application also supports generative content creation and includes AI-assisted features similar to those in Substance 3D Sampler.

Published: 28. Jul. 2025

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Blender 4.5 has been released

Blender, the popular free and open-source 3D creation suite, has received a significant new update. This is a Long Term Support (LTS) release, making it ideal for long-term projects by providing two years of updates and bug fixes. Maintaining the previous release's focus on stability, this version delivers nearly 500 bug fixes alongside a broad range of new features and enhancements.

Published: 21. Jul. 2025

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Modular third-person shooter system now available for Unreal Engine

Unreal Engine developer Kumar Roshan has released a modular third-person shooter core system aimed at simplifying the development of such games in Unreal Engine. By eliminating the need to build core systems from scratch, this tool can potentially save developers months of work, allowing them to focus on the unique features of their game rather than spending valuable time reinventing the wheel.

Published: 14. Jul. 2025

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Odyssey – The 2D animation software is now a free plugin for Unreal Engine

Odyssey was a standalone 2D animation software powered by Unreal Engine, developed by Praxinos, a French company based in northeastern France. The software was available in beta in 2023, with its first official release following in February 2024. Recently, the standalone version of Odyssey was discontinued and reimagined as a 2D animation toolset plugin for Unreal Engine.

Published: 7. Jul. 2025

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The luxe game engine is finally available

The luxe game engine has been in development since at least 2016. Over the years, progress has continued steadily, with development updates shared from time to time through dev logs. Now, it's finally accessible to the public, allowing developers to dive in and start creating. This is a preview version, so users should expect possible bugs, workflow issues, and an overall lack of polish while the engine continues to evolve toward an official release.

Published: 30. Jun. 2025

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The O3DE game engine has been updated (25.05)

O3DE, the free and open-source game engine under the Linux Foundation and capable of delivering AAA-quality experiences, has received a new update. Arriving roughly eight months after the previous major release, this update doesn't introduce groundbreaking features but streamlines the development process with better performance, stability, and over 250 bug fixes.

Published: 23. Jun. 2025