Redshift 2027.0 Released: Fur Object, ACES 2 and Archicad Support

Maxon has released Redshift 2027.0, the latest version of its GPU-accelerated render engine. According to a CG Channel report dated 18 October 2026, the update includes the new Fur Object procedural, ACES 2 color management, Redshift Live features and several application integrations. Redshift is compatible with Windows 10 and later, Linux with glibc 2.28 and later, and macOS 15.0 and later. The report also notes that the software is referred to as Redshift 2026.10 in the release notes.

What do Fur Object and ACES 2 bring?

Fur Object is a new render-time procedural for surfaces such as hair, fur and grass. It offers parameters including density, gravity, curl and taper, as well as an option to randomize strand properties. The feature is available to users of 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya.

On the color management front, the update adds ACES 2 support. The ACES 2 OCIO configuration is used by default in Cinema 4D. In applications such as Houdini and Maya, the configuration can be set up manually, according to the report. Teams working across different applications should therefore check their project’s color management settings after upgrading.

The memory management system has also been reworked. According to CG Channel, the release notes show a 15% reduction in render time for an architectural scene. This result applies to a specific scene and does not mean that all projects will see the same speedup.

Redshift Live and application integrations

Redshift Live, the real-time engine that replaced Redshift RT in Redshift 2026.4, now supports ray-traced depth of field. The update also adds light refraction through transparent materials and light transmission. Dispersion is not supported, however. Volumetric effects, hair and point clouds also remain among the feature differences compared with the final-quality render engine.

The 3ds Max integration adds native support for tyFlow Inferno simulations. In Cinema 4D, Auto Focus Distance automatically adjusts the focus distance based on the object at the center of the frame; the Material Tag also gains hexagonal and triplanar tiling options. The Maya integration adds the optical camera and backplate system used in other major host applications, along with native Maya Light Lister support. Houdini users get a new shelf icon for launching Redshift Object Lister.

Archicad users and licensing details

Archicad is the latest CAD application to receive official Redshift support. The report does not specify a compatible Archicad version, so check the plugin’s version requirements before updating your project environment. For comparison, the source lists 3ds Max 2018 and later, Revit 2024 and later, and Vectorworks 2026.4 and later.

Redshift is available by subscription, priced at $49 per month or $289 per year. The plugin compatibility list also includes Cinema 4D 2023 and later, Houdini 19.0 and later, Katana 5.0 and later, Maya 2018 and later (Maya 2022 and later on Linux), and ZBrush 2023 and later.

Impact on architectural visualization workflows

For architectural visualization teams, Fur Object provides a way to add grass and similar details at render time, while ACES 2 support is another consideration for managing color across applications. Redshift Live’s depth-of-field and lighting features may benefit users who rely on real-time previews. However, its limitations—including the lack of volumetric effects, hair and point clouds—should be considered for scenes that require a switch to the final render engine.

When deciding whether to upgrade, consider the version of your primary application, operating system requirements and license cost together. The source does not specify a plugin version for Archicad support in particular. Before committing to a paid subscription, check that the required integration works with your existing workflow and assess how the missing Redshift Live features might affect your projects.