Blender 5.2 LTS
LTSBlender Foundation, released Jul 14
Long-term support release with node-based physics and online asset libraries. Fixes until July 2028.
Highlights
- Node-based cloth and hair physics
- Online asset libraries
- Supported until July 2028
Changelog
New6
- Cloth and hair simulation built on a new XPBD Solver node, with effectors for gravity and collisions
- Essentials assets expanded and hosted online
- Mesh Bevel node
- Sample Sound Frequencies node for audio-driven geometry
- Cycles texture cache
- Thin Wall mode for the Principled BSDF
Improved1
- EEVEE improvements
Before you upgrade
- LTS releases receive fixes for up to two years, so 5.2 is the safe choice for locked productions.
Our coverage
Blender 5.2 LTS adds node-based physics and online asset libraries
The new long-term support release brings cloth and hair simulation built on an XPBD solver node, online-hosted Essentials assets, and fixes until July 2028.
blender.org92d ago3 min read