Summary:
- Anima 6.2 introduces fully crewed vehicles, passengers, plus braking and blinking lights.
- Tag-based crowds and 4D paths bring context-aware characters and more natural motion to scenes.
- Over 120 new models have been added, including versatile 4D characters and popular urban vehicles.
- Faster scene loading and generation, plus reduced memory consumption for 3ds Max and V-Ray/Corona workflows.
What’s new in Anima 6.2?
Chaos Anima 6.2 brings fully crewed vehicles, realistic braking and blinking lights, context-aware crowds that move naturally along 4D paths or by tag, plus enhanced motion, behavior, and workflow and usability improvements. This update just upped the game once again for lifelike traffic and crowd movement in archviz! No more empty streets, no more empty cars.
This latest version of Anima brings your environments to life instantly with dynamic traffic and smart crowds, and reduces the stiff or empty look sometimes seen in traditional architectural animations.
Anima 6.2 also allows you to control traffic and crowds faster than any other tool. It cuts back on manual effort and back-and-forth adjustments, without compromising on detail.
Crewed vehicles
Vehicles now come with drivers and passengers by default, with easy controls to adjust both the number and variety of the people inside.
Realistic breaking & blinking lights
Anima now automatically adds realistic braking and blinking lights. It also comes with enhanced vehicle motion, natural traffic flow, and motion baking to ensure your scenes stay consistent as you add new elements.
Tag-based crowds & 4D paths
You can now generate contextually-aware crowds with new tag options or by drawing 4D paths. Advanced filters ensure smoother and more natural motion, and the density of characters in your scene can be quickly adjusted via the numpad (+/-).
New characters & vehicle models
Enjoy even more choice with over 120 new models, including versatile 4D characters and popular urban vehicles. Anima automatically creates variations of your preferred models to keep your visuals authentic and ensures you always have plenty of options at your fingertips.
Performance improvements for 3ds Max
Streamline your 3ds Max workflow with faster scene loading and generation, reduced memory consumption, and faster material generation. You can also now enjoy a more seamless 3ds Max and V-Ray integration for more efficient pipelines.
Seamless deployments
Anima now integrates cleanly with 3ds Max’s centralized script pipeline. This release aligns scripts with the 2025+ pipeline and supports no-GUI, automated installs. Setup is faster and consistent across seats, with smoother imports and less IT overhead, so artists can spend more time creating.
Anima & the ArchViz Collections
For artists using the V-Ray or Corona ArchViz Collection suites, Anima is included in your subscription. These suites offer the best value and provide access to complementary Chaos tools, such as Cosmos and Vantage.
ArchViz Collection: V-Ray edition: Comes with: V-Ray, Anima, Cosmos, Vantage, Phoenix, Scans, Player, Cloud.
ArchViz Collection: Corona edition: Comes with: Corona, Anima, Cosmos, Vantage, Phoenix, Scans, Player, Cloud.
Anima is also available as a standalone product for those who wish to integrate it into workflows based on 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Unreal, and others.
If you’re already using Anima, download the latest version to start exploring the new character generation and traffic simulation options for your own archviz animations.
Not yet using Anima? Learn more here.
FAQs about Anima 6.2
What platforms does Anima 6.2 support?
Anima works with 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, and Unreal Engine, and integrates seamlessly with V-Ray and Corona. It is also included in the ArchViz Collection suite, so users with either the V-Ray or Corona edition already have access to it.
Do I need to buy Anima separately if I already have the ArchViz Collection?
No. If you subscribe to the V-Ray or Corona ArchViz Collection, Anima is already included. If you don’t have a collection, you can purchase Anima as a standalone product.
What are the main new features in Anima 6.2?
This version introduces fully crewed vehicles with passengers, realistic braking and blinking lights, smarter tag-based crowds, and 4D paths for natural motion, over 120 new characters and vehicles, plus performance improvements for faster workflows in 3ds Max.
How do I get Anima 6.2?
Existing users can download the update directly from Chaos. New users can purchase it as a standalone license or access it through the ArchViz Collection suite for V-Ray or Corona.