Since its inception, Chaos (formerly Chaos Group) has transformed V-Ray from a humble plugin into the world’s most widely used photorealistic rendering engine. This exclusive guide provides a comprehensive list of all major V-Ray versions, highlighting the technological breakthroughs that have defined each era of 3D visualization. The Modern Era: V-Ray 7 (Current Generation)
Tracking down every single build number can be a nightmare. Most sites list only the major releases. —from the very first beta to the latest hybrid renderer. vray all versions list exclusive
V-Ray versions are often numbered specifically based on their host software. You can check your specific version within the Chaos Product Menu under . Host Application Latest Major Version Key Integration Detail 3ds Max Since its inception, Chaos (formerly Chaos Group) has
Searching for a is tricky because the software has split into multiple ecosystems: V-Ray for 3ds Max, Maya, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, Houdini, Nuke, and even Unreal. Furthermore, Chaos has recently unified its branding under V-Ray 7 , leaving many professionals confused about legacy versions, End-of-Life (EOL) dates, and upgrade paths. Most sites list only the major releases
Below is an of every major V-Ray version, highlighting the key features that made each release a landmark event.
: Stabilized the engine for large-scale production and introduced many core shaders still used today.
Launched in July 2022, V-Ray 6 focused on collaborative tools and procedural environment generation.