Chaos has released Corona 14 for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, introducing a substantial round of AI-assisted and procedural features aimed at boosting speed, realism, and creative flexibility for architectural visualization. The update blends user-requested improvements with first-to-market innovations intended to streamline production workflows.
“Corona 14 brings arch-viz specialists the ultimate in photorealism in the easiest ways possible,” said Tom Grimes, product manager for Chaos Corona. The new version, he added, merges AI tools and procedural materials to accelerate workflows while supporting richer visual storytelling.
Gaussian Splats Arrive for Real-World Context
A headline addition is Gaussian splat support, enabling users to pull real-world captures directly into 3D scenes with accurate reflections, refractions, and volumetrics — all with high memory efficiency. The feature lets artists rapidly contextualize buildings inside detailed site environments or incorporate scanned objects with smoother surfaces and more natural depth.
Chaos adds Gaussian splats support in the new Chaos Corona 14 for 3ds Max and Cinema 4D.
Other new features include AI tools for materials generation, enhancement, and upscaling. Additionally, Corona 14 expands Chaos’s push into AI as a creative co-pilot:
-
AI Material Generator converts a photo into a tileable, PBR-ready material with full map sets — ideal for fast secondary materials without sacrificing realism.
-
AI Image Enhancer improves detail and texture in supporting elements (people, foliage, terrain) and allows LightMix outputs to be enhanced for rapid lighting and mood exploration.
-
AI Upscaler converts low-resolution drafts into crisp, presentation-ready renders, saving rendering hours during look development.
All AI features can be toggled on or off to meet client policies, copyright-risk requirements, or data-sensitivity rules.
New Procedural and Environmental Systems
Corona 14 introduces several artist-driven tools aimed at reducing reliance on external assets:
-
Night Sky, an extension of Corona Sky, adds physically based moonlight, stars, and even the Milky Way. Time, date, and location can be set, or creators can manually direct the celestial environment — fully animatable for time-lapse or cinematic sequences.
-
Fabric Material, a new procedural fabric shader, generates woven textiles with detailed control over thread patterns, opacity, bump, and displacement. Presets are included for quick setup, eliminating the need for bitmap-driven workflows.
Availability
Corona 14 is available now for 3ds Max 2018–2026 (Windows) and Cinema 4D R17–2026 (Windows and macOS). The software is offered via subscription with monthly and annual options.
For more information, visit Chaos Corona.
