The latest version of , which officially supports major 3D platforms including . As of April 2026, Chaos Group officially supports the two most recent major releases ( ) while discontinuing support for older versions like for most applications. Major Release Timeline & Versions
The real game-changer came with the introduction of V-Ray 4.0 and beyond, where significant leaps in technology enabled not just rendering but also the creation of complex scenes with ease. vray all versions list exclusive
Recent updates have transformed V-Ray from a renderer into a complete visualization suite that bridges the gap between real-time and final frame rendering. The latest version of , which officially supports
Q: What is the rarest V-Ray version? A: V-Ray 1.0 for Maya (Beta) from 2003. It was never commercially released at scale. A functioning license key is considered "mythical" in the Chaos community. Chaos Cosmos asset library (built-in)
(formerly Chaos Group), its history is marked by a shift from pure CPU-based ray tracing to a versatile, "hybrid" engine that leverages both CPU and GPU power. The Evolution of V-Ray Versions
For legacy project opening: V-Ray 3.6 scenes open in V-Ray 7, but not vice versa. Always keep an older build installed via the Chaos Product Portal.
V-Ray 3.x: Notable for the introduction of V-Ray RT (Real-Time), which eventually evolved into V-Ray GPU.