Chaos, the developer behind the popular V-Ray rendering software, has confirmed to CG Channel that the highly anticipated new version of V-Ray for Blender will be available in beta later this year. This update is set to offer a feature set based on the V-Ray 7 core and will be accessible via a dedicated single-product subscription, in addition to standard V-Ray subscription options.

| The First Update to V-Ray for Blender in Five Years

V-Ray has long supported Blender, but the integration has been outdated for some time. Originally launched as a plugin to export scenes from Blender to V-Ray Standalone, the integration was officially adopted by Chaos in 2014. However, it has remained largely inactive in recent years, with the last update—a nightly build supporting Blender 2.79 (released in 2019) and four entire release versions behind Blender 4.3. Since then, Chaos has occasionally hinted at the development of a new version, most notably during its Chaos Unboxed livestream in February.

| Built on V-Ray 7 Core Features

The upcoming V-Ray for Blender integration will be built around the latest version of V-Ray, V-Ray 7, which is currently in beta for 3ds Max. While the initial release will incorporate key features from V-Ray 7, it will not include the full feature set, particularly tools related to scene-building such as V-Ray Enmesh, the geometry replication system. However, Chaos has emphasized that the new version will offer a more conventional and robust integration compared to previous iterations.

| Targeted as an Alternative to RenderMan for VFX and Animation in Blender

Chaos expects the new V-Ray for Blender to appeal to studios seeking a CPU-based production renderer, a market currently served by Blender’s native Cycles renderer and Pixar’s RenderMan for Blender. By providing both CPU and GPU rendering options, the new V-Ray is positioned as a powerful alternative for high-end VFX and animation work within the Blender ecosystem.

| Available via a Dedicated Single-Product Subscription

Unlike other V-Ray subscriptions, which provide access to integrations for software like Maya, Houdini, 3ds Max, and Cinema 4D, the V-Ray for Blender integration will be offered through a unique, standalone single-product subscription. Chaos has assured users that Blender will be considered a "first-class citizen" in the V-Ray lineup. This subscription will include all the benefits of the standard plans, such as access to the Chaos Cloud rendering platform.

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