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When was blender released?
1998
Blender/Initial release dates
How often is Blender updated?
Blender Official Release A new version is released every three months, with sequential releases having an overlap in development time. Each of these releases can also get corrective releases a few days or weeks after their release to squash any critical bugs that may have been found after mass user adoption.
Which blender version is stable?
It’s always recommended to use the latest stable release (2.93. 4), but if you still need Blender 2.7 you can always get the official Blender 2.79b release.
When does Blender 2.8 Alpha 2 come out?
On the 13th August (2018) Blender 2.8 Alpha 2 was released. The Alpha status means that the software is still not stable, and a lot of effort is being put in dealing with crashes and instabilities, rather than new features. On that day, the developers updated the previous roadmap. Now the plan is:
What is the current release schedule for Blender?
The current release process schedule aims at frequent and predictable releases, for users and developers, using a release cycle defined here. Below is a list of splash screens from previous Blender versions, you can even go further on your walk down memory lane and download these versions.
Which is the best version of Blender to use?
Below is a list of splash screens from previous Blender versions, you can even go further on your walk down memory lane and download these versions. For production it’s recommended to always use the latest stable release. Have fun! The first open source release!
What’s the difference between Blender 2.80 and 2.75?
A Fresh Start. Blender 2.80 features a redesigned user interface that puts the focus on the artwork that you create. A new dark theme and modern icon set were introduced. Keyboard, mouse and tablet interaction got a refresh with left click select as the new default.