In brief
- Maxon announced the release of Cinema 4D 2027.0.
- The new Scatter Generator and Scatter Tag speed up environment filling within MoGraph.
- Liquid FX Emitter and Modifier add foam, splashes, and bubbles to fluid simulations.
- The release ships alongside Redshift 2027.0; subscription pricing is $109/month or $839/year.
Maxon has announced the release of Cinema 4D 2027.0, the latest version of its 3D design software. Built for motion graphics, visual effects, and visualization work, this release brings a new scatter system for filling environments with rocks, vegetation, debris, and crowds, along with dedicated tools for adding foam and splashes to fluid simulations.
What the new scatter system offers
Maxon describes the new scatter system as "one of the most requested capabilities among Cinema 4D users." The system consists of two components that are part of the MoGraph toolset:
Scatter Generator: Distributes objects across a surface, spline, or UV layout. The distribution pattern can be controlled with texture maps, density maps, filters, and proximity settings. It also offers options for clustering scattered objects and generating random variation in position, scale, and color.
Scatter Tag: Allows distribution settings to be overridden on a per-object basis.
Scattering was previously possible using existing MoGraph features such as the Cloner object and Fields, but Maxon states that the new system makes this faster and easier.
Foam, splashes, and bubbles with LiquidFX
Fluid simulation was introduced with Cinema 4D 2025.3 but carried notable limitations, especially for large-scale simulations. The new LiquidFX features in this release aim to address some of those limitations.
Liquid FX Emitter evaluates particles from an existing simulation and generates new Liquid FX particles, creating foam and splashes at wave crests and bubbles in areas where air becomes trapped within the fluid.
Liquid FX Modifier directly converts existing particles into Liquid FX particles and can operate throughout the volume of the fluid, such as rising bubbles in a glass.
Scene Nodes and workflow updates
The Scene Nodes Field and Scene Nodes Effector added to the Scene Nodes system allow for creating custom node-based field and MoGraph setups. Both are compatible with the MCP Server introduced in Cinema 4D 2026.4, enabling control via third-party AI tools such as Claude Desktop or ChatGPT Desktop.
On the workflow side, the update brings tag grouping, a new random object coloring mode in the viewport, and HUD updates showing tool usage hints. Visualization artists can now import a wider range of CAD data formats, including 3MF, 3DXML, IFC, and files from Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX, Solid Edge, and PTC Creo.
What this means for architectural visualization
The new scatter system could directly benefit archviz artists dealing with terrain, vegetation, and crowd-filling work, and is expected to require less manual setup compared to existing Cloner-based workflows. Expanded CAD import support, including IFC, may make it easier to bring model data from architecture firms into Cinema 4D. However, since the software is only offered via a subscription model, studios need to weigh existing subscription costs along with the render engine changes coming with Redshift 2027.0.
Pricing and system requirements
Cinema 4D 2027.0 is compatible with Windows 11 and macOS 15.0 and above. The software is sold exclusively through a subscription model, available for $109 per month or $839 per year. The release ships alongside Redshift 2027.0, whose new features—including a new Fur procedural, Redshift Live updates, and ACES 2 support—will be covered in a separate article.
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The scatter system in Cinema 4D 2027.0 addresses a long-standing gap for archviz and motion graphics studios; it's likely to speed up natural environment design compared to Cloner-based workarounds. Expanded CAD import support could also ease the flow of architecture-sourced data.
On the other hand, the software being subscription-only requires monthly cost planning for small and medium-sized offices in Turkey. The changes coming with Redshift 2027.0 are also worth a separate evaluation; it would be beneficial for studios to test compatibility with existing project files before upgrading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest new feature in Cinema 4D 2027.0?
According to Maxon, the biggest new feature is the new MoGraph-based Scatter Generator and Scatter Tag system, developed for filling environments with vegetation, rocks, debris, and crowds.
What is the price of Cinema 4D 2027.0?
The software is offered only through a subscription model; it costs $109 per month or $839 per year.
Which operating systems does Cinema 4D 2027.0 support?
The release is compatible with Windows 11 and macOS 15.0 and above.
