What changed in Blender in 2026
210 updates · 10 main milestones · Jan 20, 2026 to Sep 15, 2026
- 39 eventsFix missing relations for collection under excluded ancestor in Depsgraphbug fixSteamImprove display color interop IDs in Color Managementbug fixSteamFix garbled import of specific SVG curve to Grease Pencilbug fixSteamFix UV circle & lasso select selecting hidden facesbug fixSteamFix out-of-bounds read loading vector fontsbug fixSteamFix crash caused by mask brush during sculptingbug fixSteamFix OBJ importer not assigning vertices to groups with validate mesh optionbug fixSteamFix regression where Fill Curve N-gon is brokenbug fixSteamFix Blender crashing when using GN tool in edit modebug fixSteamFix Blender CLI asset_listing download failing with AttributeErrorbug fixSteamFix Mesh.vertex_colors.new() returning wrong layerbug fixSteamFix Compositor asset shelf tabs not workingbug fixSteamFix Cycles GPU crash with shadow caustics and AO passbug fixSteamFix ICC profile incorrectly embedded in grayscale outputbug fixSteamFix Blender freezing/crashing when changing a retiming keybug fixSteamUpdate license.mdchangesSteamFix Line Art not recalculating lines on objects with animated visibilitybug fixSteamFix Denoising Data Pass's red channel broken with object shadow catcherbug fixSteamFix out-of-bounds read when adding a vertex color layer in edit-modebug fixSteamFix regression where canceling a transform deletes entire frame in Grease Pencil Edit Modebug fixSteamFix Multires modifier returning error when applyingbug fixSteamGrease Pencil strokes merging and disappearing with draw on back toggled ONbug fixSteamFix static cast bugs in BKE_image_walk_all_usersbug fixSteamFix studio light names containing non UTF8 charactersbug fixSteamFix VSE unable to drag and drop multiple files in preview areabug fixSteamFix Push pose not workingbug fixSteamVSE Compositor Set Alpha Node preview incorrectbug fixSteamFix static cast bugs in BKE_image_walk_all_usersbug fixSteamFix Cache File Dopesheet mode broken for 10 yearsbug fixMilestoneSteamFix Denoise Node crashing Blenderbug fixSteamFix crash accessing armature data from a different scenebug fixSteamFix Node Wrangler 'Reset Nodes' reordering links to multi-input socketsbug fixSteamFix Compositor GPU crash with Channel Key → Color Spill → Viewerbug fixSteamFix Sculpt Filters pause when right mouse button pressedbug fixSteamFix Blender icon jumping in MacOS menu barbug fixSteamAdd bpy.path.is_autoexec to PyAPInew contentSteamFix ACCESS VIOLATION when updating image datablocks from render-pre handlerbug fixSteamFix Geometry Nodes Density Max of -10000 causing crashbug fixSteamFix crashes passing None arguments into ActionChannelbag methodsbug fixSteam
- 6 eventsCrash in Armature Edit mode after duplicating animated bonebug fix
Fixed a crash that occurred in Armature Edit mode after duplicating an animated bone.
SteamCrossfade inputs not set based on selectionbug fixFixed an issue in VSE where adding a crossfade between two strips did not set the crossfade inputs based on selection.
SteamCrash when prefetching frames for a scene strip with sound stripbug fixFixed a crash in VSE when prefetching frames for a scene strip that only contains a sound strip.
SteamAssert when undoing Make Single User with a linked meshbug fixSteamAssert when undoing Make Single User with linked meshbug fixResolved an assertion error that occurred when undoing Make Single User with a linked mesh.
SteamInvalid ID name uniqueness code handlingbug fixCorrected the handling of ID name uniqueness during ID name removal.
Steam - 13 eventsRemote Hosting for Asset Librariesnew content
Asset Libraries now support remote hosting, allowing access to the Blender Online Essentials library.
SteamExperimental Procedural Physics for Hair and Cloth Simulationsnew contentMilestoneIntroduces a new procedural approach to physics for hair and cloth simulations.
SteamPrincipled BSDF Thin Wall ModeperformanceEnhancements to the Principled BSDF Thin Wall mode for improved rendering.
SteamPolish and Optimization for Animation and Video Sequencerquality of lifeQuality-of-life improvements for Animation and Video Sequencer.
SteamNew Fill Algorithm for Grease Pencilnew contentIntroduces a new fill algorithm for Grease Pencil.
SteamTexture Cache in CyclesperformanceImprovements in texture cache for better rendering performance.
SteamScene Project Brush and Add Primitive Operator in Sculptingnew contentNew Scene Project brush and Add Primitive operator added to Sculpting.
SteamNew Geometry Nodes and String Nodes Supportnew contentMilestoneA variety of new Geometry Nodes and support for string nodes in the Compositor.
SteamVoxel Remesher Improvementsquality of lifeVoxel remesher now preserves vertex colors and other attributes.
SteamExpanded Brush Toolset for Grease Pencilnew contentExpands the brush toolset with new online assets for Grease Pencil.
Steam - 9 eventsConstraints Not Properly Cleared on macOSbug fix
Fix for constraints not being properly cleared when baking bones on macOS.
SteamCrash Fix When Clicking in Cleared/Uninitialized Video Sequencer Editorbug fixSteamRigify Rotation Mode Conversion Errorbug fixFix for error when converting rotation mode from Quaternion to Euler in Rigify.
SteamFix for Constraints Not Properly Cleared When Baking Bones on macOSbug fixSteamGL Compilation Subprocess File Locking Fixbug fixFix for GL Compilation Subprocess file locking.
SteamCrash in Video Sequencer Editorbug fixFix for crash when clicking in a cleared/uninitialized Video Sequencer Editor with specific keymap.
SteamCrash Fix When Box Selecting in Sequence Editor Without a Sequencebug fixSteam - 5 eventsVulkan Affecting Shader Result When Mixing Color and BSDFsbug fix
Fixed an issue with Vulkan that affected shader results when mixing color and BSDFs.
SteamCrash When Editing Mesh with Geometry Nodes and Armaturebug fixFixed a crash issue when editing mesh with geometry nodes and armature.
SteamFixes for 12 issues in Blender 5.1.1bug fixMilestoneAddresses crashes and improves functionality in various areas.
SteamVulkan: Black Renders Using NVIDIA Driver 595.71bug fixResolved an issue causing black renders when using Vulkan with NVIDIA driver 595.71.
SteamFix for consistent crashes when setting a render region in camera viewbug fixResolved an issue that caused Blender to crash when users set a render region in camera view.
Steam - 21 eventsPrevent crash caused by badly filled out Keying Set with Armaturebug fixSteamFix Python error in Quick Liquid operator with Shade Auto Smoothbug fixSteamFix VRAM issue with multiple render layer nodes in GPU compositorbug fixSteamFix crash when loading file from asset librarybug fixMilestone
Crash when loading file from within asset library.
SteamFix collection intersection flags and priority inheritance in LineArtbug fixSteamFix offset setting not affecting surface placementbug fixSteamFix collection preview loss when writing via bpy.data.libraries.write()bug fixCollection preview lost when writing via bpy.data.libraries.write().
SteamPrevent crash when editing custom prop of 'Temp' type in °C/Fbug fixSteamCorrect boundary on Line Art modifier for ortographic camerabug fixSteamFix incorrect boundary on Line Art modifier with ortographic camerabug fixLine Art modifier has incorrect boundary on ortographic camera sensor fit vertical.
SteamFix broken FCurve Settings RNA pathsbug fixSteamFix assert in Vulkan code when rendering compositor in backdrop viewbug fixSteamPrevent crash when loading file from asset librarybug fixSteamFix crash when editing custom prop of 'Temp' type in °C/Fbug fixMilestoneEditing custom prop of 'Temp' type in °C/F crashes Blender.
SteamFix regression in compositor for stereo multilayered OpenEXRbug fixSteamAllow removal of some quick favorites from Quick Favorites menubug fixSteamNormalize in graph editor no longer centers flat curvesbug fixSteamMake intersection lines in LineArt follow face mark filteringbug fixSteamFix loss of collection preview when writing via bpy.data.libraries.write()bug fixSteamFix discontinuity in Grease Pencil Noise modifierbug fixSteamNormalize in graph editor no longer centers flat curvesbug fixNormalize in graph editor no longer centers flat curves.
Steam - 1 eventFixes for 71 issues in Blender 5.1.0bug fixMilestone
Addresses multiple crashes and improves functionality.
Steam - 22 eventsIntroduction of Raycast Node for Shadingnew content
Shading gains the powerful Raycast node, ideal for NPR workflows.
SteamLibrary Updates to Align with VFX Platform 2026systemMany libraries have been updated to align with the VFX Platform 2026, including Python 3.13.
SteamFix for linked node tree group socket managementbug fixSockets of linked node tree group can be added or deleted.
SteamHundreds of Bug Fixes and Optimizationsbug fixMilestoneHundreds of bug fixes and optimizations make Blender faster, stable, and more reliable.
SteamExpanded Geometry Nodes for Volumes and String Handlingnew contentGeometry Nodes expand further, especially for volumes and string handling.
SteamPerformance Boosts in Rendering, Animation, and ViewportperformanceMilestoneMajor performance boosts in rendering, animation, and the viewport.
SteamNew Fill Workflow for Grease Pencilnew contentGrease Pencil adds a new Fill workflow with support for holes.
SteamCrash fix when enabling HIP with AMD GPU driverbug fixResolved crash in Blender 4.2 when trying to enable HIP with AMD GPU driver 26.2.1.
SteamPolish in Compositing, Video Sequencer, Modeling, and SnappingchangesCompositing, Video Sequencer, modeling, and snapping get polish.
Steam - 23 eventsInstanced Panels UI Drawing Issue Fixedbug fixSteamPotential Image Loss Due to PyAPI Behavior Addressedbug fixSteamAsset Drop from Custom Shelf Issue Fixedbug fixSteamCrash When Loading Incomplete EXR File Fixedbug fixSteamCrash in Sculpt Mode with Ctrl+Z Resolvedbug fixSteamFix instanced panels drawn in incorrect tabbug fixSteamBroken Image Issue in VSE Rendering with Proxies Fixedbug fixSteamImage Editor Drop Issue Fixedbug fixSteamCrash on Redo in Sculpt Mode Fixedbug fixSteamVSE Crashes During Edits Fixedbug fixSteamIntermittent 'Writing to ID Classes' Error Addressedbug fixSteamWhite Artifacts in EEVEE with Subsurface Scattering Fixedbug fixSteamFix intermittent 'Writing to ID classes in this context is not allowed' errorbug fix
Occurs when updating any property after rendering.
SteamFreestyle Crash During Geometry Updates Resolvedbug fixSteamFix potential loss of image due to unclear behaviour of Image.pack()bug fixSteamDefault for 'Allow Negative Frames' Preference Restoredbug fixSteamBind Camera to Marker Operator Update Issue Fixedbug fixSteamCompositor Node Grouping Animation Data Issue Fixedbug fixSteamVSE Crash When Adding Freeze Frame Resolvedbug fixSteamHard Crash When Jumping Timeline with Grease Pencil Resolvedbug fixSteamFix Bind Camera to Marker operator not updating all windowsbug fixSteamOutliner Multiple Dialogs Issue Fixedbug fixSteamSeparate By Selection Issue Fixedbug fixSteam - 68 eventsActivating a camera from the Outliner clears the scene camerabug fixSteamBroken selection drawing for flat objects in ortho viewbug fixSteamGeometry Nodes, Python: Linear Arrow Gizmo crashes Blenderbug fixSteamFix: fix b-bone keying set property identifiersbug fixSteamAction should not be re-used when it comes from linked filebug fixSteamFix: renaming pose bones via F2 does not refresh the Outlinerbug fixSteamGrease Pencil draw onto the surface issuebug fixSteamRemesh converts vertex groups to regular attributesbug fixSteamFace Selection doesn't work properly when mesh is displayed as wire in Solid mode - Vulkan AMD GPUbug fixSteamCore: Fix issue in Main merge code with linked databug fixSteamBlender 5.0 crash when rendering with GPU compositorbug fixSteamFix: Make script_pyapi_bpy_driver_secure_eval pass with python >3.11bug fixSteamBaking animation removes constraints from linked filebug fixSteamAsset Browser operators resets Pose Asset previewbug fixSteamBlender breakdowner only affects active rig with 2 rigs linkedbug fixSteamLattice UVW input Glitchbug fixSteamCurve sculpt mode: Pressing shift to switch to Smooth brush doesn't workbug fixSteamSculpt Mode Crash With Grab 2D Brush While 'Grab Active Vertex' Enabledbug fixSteamCopying on the Steam version crashes Steam and Blenderbug fixSteamDefault Values on Noise Modifier in Graph Editor set to 0 instead of 1bug fixSteamBlender crashes on launch, ERROR (17): SharedMemory : handle_: File existsbug fixSteamCompositor: AOV causes viewport to stop updatingbug fixSteamOSL Custom Camera Rendering has Memory Leakbug fixSteamGrease Pencil: Crash when weightpainting after Convert to GP from Meshbug fixSteamOutliner: Moving collections reorders or deletes them unexpectedlybug fixSteamCrash when copying Workspacebug fixSteamCrashing when trying to use Pose brushbug fixSteamUser count corruption by bpy.ops.object.make_single_userbug fixSteamGraph Editor goes blank if Preview Range and Normalize are enabledbug fixSteamHair Curves: Can't select curves additively with the Select Brushbug fixSteamGrease pencil: Lineart not working at allbug fixSteamCrash when importing assetbug fixSteamVSE: Preview doesn’t update when editing 'Frame Number' in Speed Controlbug fixSteamBone in-between slider is drawn on top of the headerbug fixSteamCompositor: Denoising EXR sequences accumulates memory with each framebug fixSteamLineArt modifier: Simplify > Sample mode crashes Blenderbug fixSteamReference Sheres are offset and cropped when tool header and 3D view header are flippedbug fixSteamTriangles to Quads 'Compare Color Attributes' ignores float colorsbug fixSteam`Copy Driver to Selected` does not overwrite existing driverbug fixSteamAsset browser screenshot preview is incorrect while in camera viewbug fixSteamNormal mapping causes crashbug fixSteamFix: glTF exporter: Fix exporting not normalized lampbug fixSteamGeometry Nodes: wrong baked cache frame range with packed bakesbug fixSteamCrash redoing sculpt movebug fixSteamTexture Paint is NOT SHOWING selected faces, but shows EVERYTHINGbug fixSteamUndoing brushstrokes in texture paint doesn't visually happen until viewport camera is movedbug fixSteamCompositorNodeKeyingScreen issuebug fixSteamFix: glTF exporter: Fix lamp temperature conversionbug fixSteamLTS: Video editor crash with 1055 png sequencebug fixSteamSculpt Pose brush Squash & Stretch deformation sets mesh position to -nan(ind)bug fixSteamWalk navigation causes EEVEE camera view to render incorrectlybug fixSteamImage data-block cannot load images on EEVEEbug fixSteamUX Issue: Line art 'Depth Offset' is far too sensitivequality of lifeSteamUSD Imports with duplicate blend shape names crashbug fixSteamNlaStrip creation doesn't respect name parameterbug fixSteamGrease Pencil: Crash when pasting strokes with no materialsbug fixSteamViewport render region is broken in Blender 5.0 with Eeveebug fixSteamNormals become broken after Separate By Material operationbug fixSteamRegression: Copy Global Transform fails with Available keying setbug fixSteamCrash in vertex paint after redoingbug fixSteam