Vray All Versions List [updated] Jun 2026

A massive leap forward. Introduced the V-Ray Physical Camera , Sky, and Sun systems, which allowed artists to use real-world photographic settings. 📈 The Professional Era: Optimization (2010–2017)

A legendary release in rendering history. It introduced the Irradiance Map and Light Cache global illumination (GI) engines. These features allowed arch-viz artists to render clean, bounced light realistically and relatively fast. This version also brought V-Ray Physical Camera, V-Ray Sun & Sky, and V-Ray Proxy objects, which revolutionized how heavy geometry (like trees and grass) was handled. 2. Speed and Integration: V-Ray 2.x (2010–2013) vray all versions list

The initial release was revolutionary, introducing accessible Global Illumination (GI) to 3ds Max users. It established the core principles of light simulation that the software is known for. A massive leap forward

V-Ray 6 focused on integration and performance. It introduced , making it easier to move scenes between Chaos' two renderers, and added a new V-Ray Decal for projecting materials onto surfaces. The V-Ray Frame Buffer (VFB) received mask application for lens effects and denoiser layers. It introduced the Irradiance Map and Light Cache