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Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
computer-science-advanced · computer-graphics
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Introduction
Blender 5.1 Release Highlights
- Core Focus: Refinement, performance improvements, and bug fixes.
- Grease Pencil: Introduced a new Fill workflow with hole support.
- Rendering & Graphics: Improved rendering for curves and text; enhanced performance across animation and the viewport.
- Geometry Nodes: Expanded functionality and capabilities.
- Shading: Added the Raycast node, specifically designed for Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) workflows.
- System Updates: Includes hundreds of bug fixes and updated libraries.
- Experimental Builds: Available for users wanting the latest features, but noted as unstable and not recommended for production environments due to potential file corruption.
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