3DCoat 2026 accelerates textures with GPU and raises price of reduced version

Published on June 02, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Pilgway has unveiled 3DCoat 2026, an update that introduces a GPU-based texturing system to streamline the creation of materials and masks. The stable version will arrive this month, and while the price of 3DCoat remains unchanged, the 3DCoatTextura edition will increase from €119 to €159. 3D designers gain speed, but pay more for reduced features.

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GPU Texturing: More Speed for Materials and Masks 🚀

The new system leverages the power of the graphics card to process layers, procedural painting, and masks in real-time, reducing wait times in complex projects. According to Pilgway, this approach allows for smoother iteration on high-resolution models, although it requires modern hardware. The full version of 3DCoat does not increase in price, but the Textura version, which removes sculpting and retopology tools, will cost €40 more. The decision divides the community: some applaud the performance, others criticize the increased cost of entry.

The GPU Accelerates, But Your Wallet Slows Down 💸

Now you can paint your models at lightning speed, as long as your wallet can handle the new price of 3DCoatTextura. For €159, you get a graphics engine that roars, but without sculpting or retopology. It's like buying a race car and discovering it only includes the steering wheel. At least, those who already had the full version can boast about not having paid the toll. Next time your GPU is smoking, remember: the real bottleneck is your budget.