{"id":97375,"date":"2026-07-14T17:48:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/?p=97375"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:15:59","slug":"blender-5-2-lts-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/press\/blender-5-2-lts-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Blender 5.2 LTS Release"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\"?><html><body><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-css wp-custom-css-9c68fd47 wp-block-paragraph\">Blender Foundation and the online community proudly present <strong>Blender 5.2 LTS<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"imageId\":\"6ae195a860c2e\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ae195a860c2e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splash5_2.webp\" alt=\"Blender 5.2 LTS splash artwork by Joanna Kobierska\" class=\"wp-image-96517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splash5_2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splash5_2-512x256.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/splash5_2-768x384.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" data-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blender 5.2 LTS splash artwork by Joanna Kobierska, featuring the now-extinct&nbsp;<em>Panthera spelaea<\/em>.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/demo-files\/#splash\">Download this .blend file<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#whats-new\" class=\"is-heading-anchor\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whats-new\">What&rsquo;s new<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blender 5.2 LTS brings a great balance of new features and stability improvements. With 2 years of support (until July 2028), it is the perfect choice for long-term productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Geometry Nodes department stands out most as Blender 5.2 LTS welcomes an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/modeling\/geometry_nodes\/simulation\/index.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/modeling\/geometry_nodes\/simulation\/index.html\">experimental procedural approach<\/a><\/strong> to physics for hair and cloth simulations, a variety of new Geometry Nodes, and string nodes support in the Compositor. Asset Libraries now support remote hosting, enabling users to access the Blender Online Essentials library on demand as well as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/editors\/preferences\/asset_libraries.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/editors\/preferences\/asset_libraries.html\">host their own<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/code.blender.org\/2026\/05\/cycles-texture-cache\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/code.blender.org\/2026\/05\/cycles-texture-cache\/\"><strong>Texture cache<\/strong><\/a> in Cycles and Principled BSDF <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/render\/shader_nodes\/shader\/principled.html#thin-wall-mode\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/render\/shader_nodes\/shader\/principled.html#thin-wall-mode\"><strong>Thin Wall mode<\/strong><\/a> are major highlights in rendering, while EEVEE contributes to the LTS release by resolving a number of long-standing usability issues. Grease Pencil changes the game with a new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.blender.org\/docs\/release_notes\/5.2\/grease_pencil\/#fill-tool\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/developer.blender.org\/docs\/release_notes\/5.2\/grease_pencil\/#fill-tool\">fill algorithm<\/a><\/strong>, introduces new settings for line materials, and expands the brush toolset with new online assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sculpting expands with the new Scene Project brush and Add Primitive operator, and the voxel remesher now preserves vertex colors and other attributes. Animation, the Video Sequencer, and the UI receive polish, optimization, and quality-of-life improvements that matter for everyday workflows. And last but not least: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/addons\/vr_scene_inspection.html#location-scouting\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.blender.org\/manual\/en\/5.2\/addons\/vr_scene_inspection.html#location-scouting\">VR location scouting<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get the full picture, explore the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/releases\/5-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/download\/releases\/5-1\/\">release notes<\/a> <\/strong>to see everything new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch the video summary on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g4OXlrxqIx0\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/watch?v=8r3xoRwwN6I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blender&rsquo;s YouTube channel<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-78cc654d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio rounded mx-auto\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What&amp;apos;s New in Blender 5.2 LTS! Official Overview\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g4OXlrxqIx0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#thank-you\" class=\"is-heading-anchor\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thank-you\">Thank you!<\/h2><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Releases are made possible thanks to the contributions of the Blender community, and the support of over 7200 individuals and 47 organizations contributing to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Blender Development Fund<\/strong><\/a> &#129505;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Blender Team<br>July 14th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"dev-fund\" class=\"wp-block-group is-style-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center text-balance\" style=\"font-size:32px\">Support the Future of Blender<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center text-balance wp-block-paragraph\">Donate to the <a href=\"https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/\">Development Fund<\/a> to support the Blender Foundation&rsquo;s work on core development, maintenance, and new releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f736bfed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div id=\"js-donation-box\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/static\/fetch-donation-box.js?v=1.0.2\"><\/script>\n    <script>\n      fetchDonationBox({\n        jsUrl: 'https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/static\/js\/donation-box.js',\n        selector: '#js-donation-box',\n        url: 'https:\/\/fund.blender.org\/static\/donation-box.html',\n        darkMode: false,\n        bgGlossy: true\n      });\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blender 5.2 LTS brings node-powered physics, remote access to asset libraries, major rendering advancements and more with 2 years of LTS updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123469,"featured_media":97681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[130,127],"class_list":["post-97375","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press","tag-devfund","tag-release"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97375","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/123469"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97375"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97375\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97429,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97375\/revisions\/97429"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.blender.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}