Nevercenter has released version 2026.0 of Milo, its real-time rendering tool. This update moves the software's core to Unreal Engine 5.7, enabling a more integrated workflow. Key new features include performance improvements in lighting, the introduction of path tracing on Windows, and notably, ray tracing for Apple Silicon hardware. VR compatibility is removed in this version.
Technical Advances: from Lumen to Workflow Optimizations ⚙️
The migration to UE5.7 allows Milo to leverage Lumen's latest features for global illumination and reflections. The implementation of path tracing on Windows offers a high-fidelity alternative. For Mac users, ray tracing support via MetalRT is a significant technical step. Additionally, adjustments like camera preview in a floating window and improvements in asset management are added, aiming to accelerate creative iteration.
Goodbye to VR Glasses: Now the Journey is Screen-Only 👋
In a move that some will call pragmatic and others abandonment, Milo decides that virtual reality is no longer its reality. While others keep chasing the holy grail of immersion with gadgets on their heads, the Nevercenter team prefers you focus on what's on the monitor. After all, why do you need a 360º virtual world when you can have sharper pixels and renders that don't cause dizziness? A decision that simplifies the code and, perhaps, the artist's life.