The Blender community is abuzz with anticipation as the Blender Foundation gears up for the upcoming Blender 4.1 release, set to bring a host of new features and improvements to the popular 3D creation software. In a recent announcement, the foundation unveiled Blender Extensions, a brand-new asset store designed to provide users with free and open-source add-ons and themes that are fully compatible with Blender 4.2, currently in its Alpha stage.
As part of the initial public testing phase, Blender Extensions is now open for users to explore, interact with, and provide valuable feedback to help iron out any bugs and issues before the official launch. Users are encouraged to not only test the platform but also to upload their own themes and add-ons, leave reviews, report any issues they encounter, and ensure a smooth experience for all users.
It’s worth noting that while there are currently six add-ons and three themes available on the platform for testing purposes, these may be removed at any time as the platform continues to evolve. This flexibility allows for a dynamic testing environment that can adapt to user feedback and changing requirements.
For those eager to dive into the world of Blender Extensions and get a sneak peek at what’s to come, the platform can be accessed by following this link.
Looking ahead, the Blender Foundation is also preparing to launch Blender 4.1 later this week. This update promises significant enhancements to the software’s animation pipeline, new nodes for the Compositor, improvements to the Cycles rendering engine and Geometry Nodes toolset, as well as upgrades to modeling, sculpting, lighting workflows, UI enhancements, and much more.
Exciting times lie ahead for Blender enthusiasts as they explore the possibilities offered by Blender Extensions and look forward to the innovative features coming their way with the Blender 4.1 release. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to join in on the testing and feedback process to help shape the future of Blender for creators everywhere!
