Chaos V-Ray 7, hotfix 2 (7.00.08) for Autodesk 3ds Max

Chaos released V-Ray 7, hotfix 2 (7.00.08), with support for Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 and USD 0.10.0, also this hotfix adds new and modified features.

New Features

V-Ray
- Support for 3ds Max 2026
- Support for USD 0.10.0
- Added support for baking of Spherical Maps with rotation in Material editor – Render Map
- Added Chaos Academy link in V-Ray tab menu

Modified Features

VFB
- Improved default folder browsing when loading files in the VFB
- Undo applied filter with single click
V-Ray GPU
- Added support for caustics with dispersion in V-Ray GPU
- VRayLuminaire parameters are not considered when GI is used

Chaos V-Ray is a 3D rendering plugin available for all major 3D design and CAD programs. It works seamlessly with 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini, Maya, Nuke, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and Unreal. With V-Ray, artists and designers can explore and share their projects and render high-quality 3D visualizations. V-Ray has a large community of users and is recognized for its incredible versatility. V-Ray has been honored with a Sci-Tech Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy Award for bringing fully ray-traced photorealistic CGI to the film and television industries.
Chaos V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max is designed to accelerate creation through cutting-edge technology while adding ease of use and faster and more efficient rendering. V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max redefines the traditional visualization workflow, enabling artists to speed up their creation process and deliver immersive experiences for their clients. With its innovative toolset, users can meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality and accomplish more, faster. Environment creation is now quicker than ever, thanks to support for rendering with revolutionary Gaussian splats. Users can create captivating, interactive virtual tours directly within V-Ray’s interface—no need for third-party apps. Custom region rendering in the VFB makes it easier to polish specific areas, while advanced control over scattered objects allows users to effortlessly achieve the desired look. V-Ray 7 also offers faster, more efficient rendering and introduces caustics support in V-Ray GPU, along with many other powerful features.

What’s new in V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max


Chaos develops visualization technologies that empower artists and designers to create photorealistic imagery and animation across all creative industries. The firm’s physically based renderer, V-Ray, has been honored with both an Academy Award and an Engineering Emmy for its role in the widespread adoption of ray-traced rendering in motion pictures and television.

Owner: Chaos Group
Product Name: V-Ray 7
Version: hotfix 2 (7.00.08)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : www.chaos.com
Languages Supported: english
System Requirements: Windows *
Software Prerequisites: pre-installed Autodesk 3ds Max 2021 -2026
Size: 6.8 Gb