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In November 2023, Maxon released ZBrush 2024. The release was available exclusively via subscription. Perpetual licenses were no longer offered for the new version, and holders of existing perpetual licenses could not upgrade to ZBrush 2024.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" /> Subscription pricing was set at $39 per month or $359 per year.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" /> New features introduced in ZBrush 2024, including the Repeat to Similar system and Cinema 4D noise integrations, were available only to subscribers.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" />

=== Red Giant ~~perpetual license discontinuation~~ ===

=== Discontinuation of sale of perpetual licenses for Red Giant ===

Maxon merged with Red Giant, a developer of visual effects and color grading plugins. The merger added Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, Universe, and PluralEyes to Maxon's product portfolio.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />

In September 2021, Maxon discontinued perpetual licenses for Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, and Magic Bullet Suite without advance announcement. CG Channel reported that the change was only apparent when perpetual license purchase options vanished from the Maxon online store. When contacted, Maxon confirmed that it had "decided to not offer a perpetual version of the individual suites."<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" /> Perpetual licenses of the previous versions remained available for $999, but the latest versions were accessible only via Red Giant Complete subscriptions at $79 per month or $599 per year, or via Maxon One subscriptions at $149 per month or $1,199 per year.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />

In September 2021, Maxon discontinued the sale of perpetual licenses for Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, and Magic Bullet Suite without advance announcement. CG Channel reported that the change was only apparent when perpetual license purchase options vanished from the Maxon online store. When contacted, Maxon confirmed that it had "decided to not offer a perpetual version of the individual suites."<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" /> Perpetual licenses of the previous versions remained available for $999, but the latest versions were accessible only via Red Giant Complete subscriptions at $79 per month or $599 per year, or via Maxon One subscriptions at $149 per month or $1,199 per year.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />

== Products ==

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 In November 2023, Maxon released ZBrush 2024. The release was available exclusively via subscription. Perpetual licenses were no longer offered for the new version, and holders of existing perpetual licenses could not upgrade to ZBrush 2024.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" /> Subscription pricing was set at $39 per month or $359 per year.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" /> New features introduced in ZBrush 2024, including the Repeat to Similar system and Cinema 4D noise integrations, were available only to subscribers.<ref name="zbrush2024-cgchannel" />
-=== Red Giant perpetual license discontinuation ===
+=== Discontinuation of sale of perpetual licenses for Red Giant ===
 Maxon merged with Red Giant, a developer of visual effects and color grading plugins. The merger added Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, Universe, and PluralEyes to Maxon's product portfolio.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />
-In September 2021, Maxon discontinued perpetual licenses for Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, and Magic Bullet Suite without advance announcement. CG Channel reported that the change was only apparent when perpetual license purchase options vanished from the Maxon online store. When contacted, Maxon confirmed that it had "decided to not offer a perpetual version of the individual suites."<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" /> Perpetual licenses of the previous versions remained available for $999, but the latest versions were accessible only via Red Giant Complete subscriptions at $79 per month or $599 per year, or via Maxon One subscriptions at $149 per month or $1,199 per year.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />
+In September 2021, Maxon discontinued the sale of perpetual licenses for Trapcode Suite, VFX Suite, and Magic Bullet Suite without advance announcement. CG Channel reported that the change was only apparent when perpetual license purchase options vanished from the Maxon online store. When contacted, Maxon confirmed that it had "decided to not offer a perpetual version of the individual suites."<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" /> Perpetual licenses of the previous versions remained available for $999, but the latest versions were accessible only via Red Giant Complete subscriptions at $79 per month or $599 per year, or via Maxon One subscriptions at $149 per month or $1,199 per year.<ref name="redgiant-cgchannel" />
 == Products ==