Expanded native support to Autodesk Maya, Rhino, SketchUp, and Softimage. The Speed Revolution: V-Ray 3.0 Series (2014–2017) V-Ray 3.0 to 3.6
Released in late 2024, marks a shift toward AI-integrated workflows and next-gen data support.
Enabled rendering of specific objects without re-rendering the scene.
Chaos does not publish a public archive, but every official download link follows this pattern: https://download.chaos.com/downloads/vray/ / [ BUILD_NUMBER ]
Note that this list only includes major versions and may not reflect minor updates or patches. vray all versions list exclusive
With continuous innovation, V-Ray's future promises even tighter integration with leading 3D tools and groundbreaking new features. Are you interested in a deeper look at a particular version's features or the specific differences between major releases?
Allowed artists to use real-world camera parameters like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
V-Ray 5 (2020): Introduced Light Mix, allowing artists to change the color and intensity of lights after the render was finished.V-Ray 5, Update 1: Added the V-Ray Cosmos library, providing thousands of high-quality 3D assets directly within the interface. V-Ray 6: Procedural Power and Collaboration
: Introduced a simplified UI and the V-Ray RT (Real-Time) engine, which laid the groundwork for today's interactive rendering. Expanded native support to Autodesk Maya, Rhino, SketchUp,
Smarter noise evaluation that eliminated the need to manually tweak subdivs on individual lights and materials.
: Integrated NVIDIA OptiX AI denoising for instantaneous previews.
The name "V-Ray" was almost completely different. Initially, the project was called "Atmos Blender," created solely to generate atmospheric effects and shadows for Chaos Group's in‑house projects. The team later realized that other studios could benefit from their solution, and V‑Ray as we know it was born. This humble origin highlights Chaos' pragmatic, problem‑solving DNA.
V-Ray, developed by Chaos , has evolved through several major iterations since its debut in 2002. As of April 2026, the current flagship version is , which focuses heavily on AI-assisted workflows. Major Release History & Features Chaos does not publish a public archive, but
Allowed artists to change the color and intensity of lights interactively after the render was finished.
V-Ray is highly adaptable. Below is the compatibility matrix showing how V-Ray integrates across major 3D software suites: Host Application Industry Focus Key Native Features Supported ArchViz & Games Forest Pack integration, Phoenix FD simulation, MaxScript Autodesk Maya VFX & Animation XGen hair, Bifrost fluids, USD pipeline integration Trimble SketchUp Architecture Chaos Cosmos library, V-Ray Vision real-time viewer Rhino Industrial Design Grasshopper parametric components, accurate linework Maxon Cinema 4D Motion Graphics Mograph toolset, native node material converter Houdini FX Simulations Solaris/Hydra delegate support, volume rendering Unreal Engine Real-Time Production Datasmith scene conversion, baked lightmaps
Added advanced texture mapping and custom shading nodes.
Knowing this list ensures that when you collaborate across pipelines, you can easily match shaders, lightning components, and expected render outputs regardless of the version your client utilizes.
Provided a fast, flicker-free solution for calculating indirect lighting.