Chaos Cosmos Update 12 introduces assets with variants

Chaos Cosmos continues to grow with Update 12, adding over 400 new render-ready assets for V-Ray scenes and more than 800 for Corona. This latest release also introduces an exciting new feature: assets with variants, giving you a wider range of content choices for the same 3D model.

Assets with variants: The most convenient way to swiftly customize your scenes

One of the most exciting features in Chaos Cosmos Update 12 is assets with variants. Available for select assets in the vegetation and people categories, this feature enables you to quickly switch between variants of the same 3D model — whether that means adjusting material and/or geometry via the “Cosmos Asset” object, after it is imported into your V-Ray 7 scene.

See how to get greater control and flexibility in your content workflow with V-Ray 7 for SketchUp, Max or Rhino in this demo, allowing you to preview all variants of the same asset in one place.

A completely new way to achieve more accurate light distribution - faster

Find out more about a completely new method for rendering complex light fixtures in V-Ray 7 for Max, SketchUp or Rhino with V-Ray Luminaires in this article by Vlado Koylazov.

You can choose between over 190 Cosmos assets, working perfectly with V-Ray Luminaires - 3D models by vendors like Evermotion and CGAxis as well as the digital twins of real physical products like Lumina and Two Parts.

Over 6000 render-ready assets at your fingertips

You now have access to a vast content library of more than 6000 high-quality assets ready for your projects. In Update 12, we focused on enriching our vegetation and people categories, offering even more diverse possibilities for creating dynamic, realistic environments.

Vegetation: 250+ new assets, selected models - with seasonal variants

Cosmos Update 12 expands the vegetation category with over 250 new high-quality models, featuring trees, plants, and shrubs in different sizes, shapes, and seasonal variations with multiple levels of detail. Whether you're designing an urban park or a sprawling natural landscape, these render-ready assets will help you add depth and realism to your scenes while saving time on manual adjustments.

We also bring more variety to our Presets collection with additional 10 scatter presets that help you create complex environments - faster.

People: 70+ new models to populate your scenes

Cosmos 12 introduces over 70 new static people models, including couple and single poses. Whether you're creating a bustling city street or a tranquil park scene, these realistic 3D people models help add a sense of scale and realism, providing a relatable touch to your designs.

Selected 3D models give you the opportunity to switch between color variations of the same outfit.

400+ new materials for Corona users, plus Twinbru fabrics, decals and a new partner - Extreme Textures

Chaos Cosmos 12 also extends the material collection, with 400+ materials from the V-Ray library and 600+ native Corona materials, available in Cosmos for Corona 12 and above. From bricks and concrete to glass and metal, these materials offer endless options for enhancing the surfaces in your scenes.

Additionally, 17 decals and 38 fabrics by Twinbru have been added for V-Ray, Corona, and Vantage users.

Our new partner Extreme Textures also brings 10 high-quality materials like leather, tiles, and wooden floorings.

New furniture

For all the furniture enthusiasts out there, we’re thrilled to announce new partnerships with IWC Home and Fanuli, bringing a range of elegant and modern furniture pieces to the Chaos Cosmos collection.

So not only can you visualize a standout sofa in stunning detail, but you can almost feel the texture of the fabric through the screen. That's next-level realism.

• IWC Home introduces 10 models from their modular collection, ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas.
• Fanuli adds 9 designer models, including chairs and sofas perfect for both residential and commercial spaces.
  
  

Now designers have access to a virtual showroom of incredible digital twins ready to be placed into their designs. Instead of looking at abstract plans, designers and clients can experience a space that feels real with furniture from brands they recognize and purchase from.

Any piece of furniture, high-tech lamps or fabrics available from our brand partners can be purchased directly from their respective e-shop.

Let’s shape the future of Chaos Cosmos together!

At Chaos, we're always looking for ways to improve. Find out how others have already influenced the future development of Chaos Cosmos by sharing ideas or voting on our Ideas Portal. See what’s planned in the roadmap and what’s coming soon.

Learn more about Chaos Cosmos in the documentation or provide feedback on the Chaos Cosmos Forum.