Chaos has released V-Ray for Blender Update 2, a major milestone that significantly expands the capabilities of V-Ray inside Blender. This update brings macOS support, Blender 5.0 compatibility, distributed rendering, and new AI-powered tools that help artists produce high-quality, photoreal renders more efficiently.

For Blender users looking to move beyond native rendering tools and into a production-proven visualization workflow, V-Ray for Blender Update 2 delivers meaningful improvements that enhance speed, realism, and scalability across stills and animation projects.

What Is V-Ray for Blender

V-Ray for Blender is a modern integration built from the ground up on V-Ray 7, with no connection to the legacy Blender plug-in from earlier years. The current integration focuses on delivering core V-Ray features for high-quality offline rendering, animation, and interoperability with the broader Chaos ecosystem, including Chaos Cloud, Chaos Cosmos, and Chaos Vantage.

While the integration continues to evolve, it already supports essential rendering, lighting, materials, asset management, and cloud-based workflows that professional artists expect from V-Ray.

What’s New in V-Ray for Blender Update 2

macOS Support for V-Ray for Blender

One of the most requested updates is now available. V-Ray for Blender officially supports macOS, allowing artists on Apple hardware to access Chaos’ industry-standard rendering technology directly inside Blender. This opens the door to professional-grade rendering workflows for a much broader segment of the Blender community.

Blender 5.0 Compatibility

Update 2 adds full support for Blender 5.0, ensuring artists can upgrade to the latest version of Blender without disrupting their rendering pipeline. This keeps visualization workflows stable and future-ready.

Distributed Rendering for Faster Performance

V-Ray for Blender Update 2 introduces Distributed Rendering, enabling artists to render across multiple computers. This scalable rendering approach allows large scenes and tight deadlines to be handled more efficiently by spreading the workload across available hardware. Smart caching and optimized resource usage help deliver faster results without complex setup.

AI-Powered Tools for Faster Look Development

Update 2 brings several AI-driven tools that reduce repetitive tasks and accelerate visual refinement, all accessible through Chaos Cloud Collaboration.

• AI Image Enhancer (beta) automatically improves detail and realism in supporting elements such as vegetation, people, and terrain. Artists can also refine specific objects for better consistency without re-rendering entire scenes.

• AI Material Generator (beta) converts photos of real-world surfaces into render-ready PBR materials with the necessary texture maps. This tool is ideal for quickly creating secondary materials without time-consuming manual setups.

• AI Upscaler (beta) allows low-resolution renders to be upscaled to high-quality images up to 16K. This saves rendering time while producing presentation-ready visuals with sharper textures and enhanced detail.

V-Ray Fur for Procedural Detail

V-Ray Fur is now available in Blender, allowing artists to create realistic fur, grass, carpets, and fine surface details with faster setup and optimized render performance. The system provides control over length, direction, and thickness while keeping scenes lightweight.

Additional Workflow Improvements

Update 2 also introduces support for Cycles Material Override, enabling easier lighting analysis and clay-style renders, along with broader workflow refinements that improve stability and efficiency.

Built for the Chaos Ecosystem

V-Ray for Blender integrates with key Chaos products to support professional pipelines:

• Chaos Cosmos provides access to a growing library of assets and scanned materials.

• Chaos Cloud enables cloud rendering and collaboration.

• Chaos Vantage supports real-time ray-traced rendering through .vrscene export.

• Chaos Player allows review of rendered image sequences.

These connections make it easier to move Blender scenes into larger visualization, rendering, and production workflows.

Why V-Ray for Blender Update 2 Matters

V-Ray for Blender Update 2 represents a significant step forward for Blender artists who need production-level rendering tools. With macOS support, Blender 5.0 compatibility, distributed rendering, and AI-assisted workflows, this release brings Blender closer to established V-Ray pipelines used across architecture, product visualization, animation, and VFX.

As the integration continues to mature, Update 2 lays a strong foundation for scalable, professional rendering inside Blender while maintaining compatibility with the wider Chaos ecosystem.

Get Started with V-Ray for Blender

If you are looking to elevate your Blender rendering workflow with industry-proven tools, V-Ray for Blender Update 2 delivers powerful features designed for quality, speed, and flexibility. Explore your licensing options and see how V-Ray can fit into your visualization pipeline.

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