Redshift adds high-altitude clouds and a scratches shader
Redshift 2026.8 gives the Cloud Object new cloud types and adds a Procedural Scratches utility shader for surface wear.
Redshift 2026.8 is out, adding high-altitude clouds to the Cloud Object and a new utility shader for surface wear.
- The Cloud Object gains high-altitude cloud types for richer skies.
- A new Procedural Scratches utility shader adds micro-detail wear to materials.
Full details are in the announcement.

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