What's New in Maya 2027.1 Update

Sequencer updates for editorial workflows

Sequencer includes updates to improve timeline exchange, audio handling, and scripting access. These changes support more consistent editorial workflows when working within Maya and when transferring data to external tools.

Refined MotionMaker Editor feedback, navigation, and character naming

Updates to MotionMaker improve timing visibility in the Editor, streamline character naming, and add keyboard shortcuts for navigating action clips.

Smart Bevel Enhancements

Smart Bevel now handles even more complex geometry with fewer errors.

Additional USD Asset Build capabilities

USD for Maya 0.36 now supports targeting specific variants to receive edits

What's New in LookdevX for Maya

LookdevX 2.1.0 for Maya adds texture projection nodes for mapping textures without UV coordinates, and a search feature in the Graph Editor.

Arnold for Maya 5.6.1.1

Updates to MtoA since 2027 include a Tech Preview of Flow Render, custom AOVs for volume shaders, MIKKTSpace normal mapping support, and more.

Substance 3.0.6

Maya 2027.1 includes Substance 3.0.6.

What's new in 2027

Animate horses with MotionMaker

MotionMaker adds a new standard equine character, adsk_equine, enabling motion generation for horse characters.

Connect to Flow Studio

Autodesk Flow Studio is a cloud-based AI 3D toolset that seamlessly transforms real-world footage into fully editable, pipeline-ready CG scenes-without the need for complex setups. It automatically generates essential export elements such as motion capture data, camera tracking, alpha masks, clean plates, and character passes-ready for use in 3D tools

Skin Tools: Integrated layer-based skinning workflow

Maya now includes an updated and fully-integrated skinning tool set based on ngSkinTools. You get the complete layer-based system, advanced masking, and mirror tools directly in Maya.

Sequencer interface and workflow updates

Maya 2027 introduces workflow improvements and usability refinements to the Sequencer, with updates to shot editing, organization tools, grouping behavior, and playblast output.

Introducing Smart Bevel

Maya 2027 introduces Smart Bevel so you can achieve cleaner and more intricate bevels effortlessly.

Introducing Autodesk Assistant

Maya 2027 introduces Autodesk Assistant, an AI-powered tool that helps you quickly find information about features and workflows directly within the product.