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Phoenix moves to end of support
Chaos Phoenix is now end of support. No new standalone subs, existing subs can renew, and bundles still include it in the same state.
Adobe settles US case over cancel terms
A $150M US settlement targets hidden fees and hard exits. Expect clearer terms, trial nudges, and simpler cancellation flows.
ProductionCrate Plug-in Suite with docked footage database
ProductionCrate bundles a huge asset library in its Suite, so you can grab a glow, a glitch, or an explosion fast, then pay for it yearly.
Reallusion expands licences for iClone and Character Creator
Reallusion now offers subscription or perpetual licences for key tools and repositions AccuPOSE INFINITY as a standalone purchase.
Affinity: free all-in-one design suite
Canva folds Affinity into one free-forever app, marking a major shift for design tools and putting the old perpetual-licence model on hold.
Topaz drops perpetual licences, bets on subscriptions with Studio launch
erpetual licences die 3 October. Topaz goes subscription-only with Studio bundle, 100+ AI models, and higher recurring prices.
VEGAS Pro 23 Boosts Engine, Streamlines Colour-Grading, Modernises Interface
TL;DR: VEGAS Pro 23 adds ARM-native support, GPU Core Engine, refreshed UI and flexible licensing. Now with both perpetual and subscription pricing.
Flow Studio prices drop, tiers multiply, features shift
Autodesk adds Free and Standard Flow Studio tiers, drops Lite to $10 with reduced tools, lowers Pro price to $95, and adjusts export limits.
Maya 2026: Is Golaem the Lone Star in a Sparse Update?
Autodesk's Maya 2026 introduces Golaem integration, but offers minimal other enhancements, leaving users questioning the value amid rising subscription costs.
Unity drops Runtime Fee, increases subscription prices
Unity announced a reversal of its contentious runtime fee policy, instead opting for price hikes across its subscription models.
New payment model introduced for the Nuke product family!
Perpetual licences will continue to be offered until the end of the year. New customers use annual subscriptions.
New pricing for OctaneRenderer!
Software developer Otoy is scrapping its previous licensing model and replacing it with: Studio Plus subscriptions, including numerous assets and software solutions.