Redshift 2027.0 adds Procedural Fur workflows, ACES 2.0 color management and autofocus.
Maxon also reports faster scene startups and improved real-time refraction in Redshift Live. The release is available now.
GPU-accelerated 3D renderer — photorealistic lighting, materials, and effects for Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, and more.
About Redshift
Redshift by Maxon is a GPU-accelerated 3D rendering engine that delivers photorealistic results with fast iteration times. Used across VFX, animation, architecture, product design, and motion graphics, Redshift supports advanced materials (glass, metal, plastic, hair, skin, atmospherics), adaptive sampling that prioritizes detail where it matters, and deep integration with Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Katana, and Autodesk 3DS Max. Recent updates include Night Sky system, texture displacement for Cinema 4D, and OpenPBR as the default material.
Available through Maxon One subscription with a 14-day free trial.
Pricing model: Paid
Features
- GPU-accelerated rendering for fast iteration
- Advanced shaders: glass, metal, skin, hair, atmospherics
- Adaptive sampling for efficient render times
- Integrates with Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, Katana, 3DS Max
FAQs
Common questions about Redshift
What software does Redshift work with?
Cinema 4D, Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Foundry Katana, and Autodesk 3DS Max.
Is Redshift free?
Redshift offers a 14-day free trial through the Maxon App. After that, it requires a Maxon One subscription.
Why is Redshift fast?
Redshift uses GPU acceleration and adaptive sampling to render photorealistic images significantly faster than CPU-based renderers.
Redshift 2026.8
Redshift 2026.8 adds high-altitude clouds to the Cloud Object and a new Procedural Scratches utility shader.
You can use the clouds to build out your skies and the shader to add fine surface-wear detail to materials.
Redshift 2026.6.0
Redshift 2026.6.0 is out, with features and improvements across Cinema 4D, Maya, Houdini, Katana, and 3DS Max.
Redshift 2026.5.0 — Night Sky Model
Redshift 2026.5.0 adds a night sky model with the moon, stars, and the Milky Way across all Redshift plugins.
The release also adds UDIM support for texture displacement and improves UV Context Projection tiling.
Redshift 2026.5.0
Redshift 2026.5.0 adds a night sky model with the moon, stars, and the Milky Way across all Redshift plugins.
The release also adds UDIM support for texture displacement and improves UV Context Projection tiling.
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Team
The people behind Redshift
Nicolas Burtnyk
Co-founder
Panos Zompolas
Co-founder
Rob Slater
Co-founder
