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Chaos Phoenix 5, update 2.2 adds support for Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 and Maya 2025.

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© Hammer Chen - model by Lien Ying-Te
© Hammer Chen - model by Lien Ying-Te

Chaos Phoenix

Powerful, artist-friendly simulation software for 3ds Max and Maya.
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Versatile dynamics simulator that seamlessly integrates with Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, V-Ray and Corona.

Chaos® Phoenix is capable of a wide range of effects including fire, smoke, liquids, flames, explosions, rigid body simulations, ocean waves, mist and splashes to list just a few. Quick presets and fast setup make it easy to get started, and its powerful simulation engine offers complete control over more complex effects.

Powerful

Chaos Phoenix is an all-in-one solution for fluid dynamics in 3ds Max and Maya. Simulate realistic fire, smoke, liquids, ocean waves, splashes, spray, mist and more.

Artist-friendly

Built for 3D artists who want to create fluid dynamic effects that are fast to set up and easy to control.

Interactive

Preview and render interactively in the viewport. Fine-tune simulations on the fly.

Creative control

Create all types of physically-based fluid effects with fast, smart controls for rendering, retiming and refining simulations.

Smart integration

Phoenix is integrated seamlessly with Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya and optimized to render with V-Ray® and Corona.

Compatibility

Compatible with industry-standard tools and formats such as OpenVDB and Alembic, as well as Krakatoa and thinkingParticles for 3ds Max.

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Power up your simulations.

Chaos Phoenix 5, update 2 adds support for Autodesk 3ds Max 2025 and Maya 2025. Packed with powerful new features to give you even more creative control and open up new exciting simulation possibilities. That’s not all — we’ve also made a number of user interface enhancements and implemented significant speed ups, allowing you to get the job done faster and more efficiently — leaving you with more time to unleash your creativity.

Phoenix 5 earned 3D World's best-in-class.

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Key features

Check out the full list of features available in the Phoenix for 3ds Max and Maya simulation software.

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