This article is also available in:
French
Autodesk unveils Maya 2025, the latest version of their 3D software.
Here is an overview of what to expect:
- A few modeling improvements, including Smart Extrude (first introduced in 3ds Max 2021),
- An improved Motion Trails system,
- Various rigging and animation improvements,
- An updated, more intuitive Dope Sheet,
- Arnold for Maya 5.4.0 (with performance improvements as showcased in the picture at the top of this article),
- USD for Maya 0.27,
- LookdevX for Maya 1.3.0 with support for MaterialX data format,
- Bifrost 2.9.0.0, with new features such as new nodes for ocean waves,
- Substance 2.5.0,
- Bonus Tools are now included in the Maya installer.
You can find the detailed changelog on the official Autodesk website.
In summary, Maya 2025 provides various enhancements. Nothing dramatic, but these new features and tweaks should improve your workflow.
