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Blender Explosion Generator

by Jonathan Wübbe·VFX

Images © Jonathan Wübbe. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Stands out in the Superhive library for its compact, node-based approach: a single Geometry Nodes setup that runs in realtime on both render engines, with adjustments available for lighter hardware.

What is Blender Explosion Generator?

Blender Explosion Generator, created by Jonathan Wübbe, produces animated 3D explosions in realtime for both Eevee and Cycles. The whole system is based on a single Geometry Nodes setup, and it's easy to change to your needs.

For anyone working on an older PC or laptop, the generator includes a few ways to make the system less complex. Documentation comes with the product to help you get up and running, and a demo video is available.

The generator carries a royalty free license and lists compatibility with Blender 3.6 and 4.0. It's a Blender Dev Fund contributor and has been available for over two years. For current licensing details and version support, the developer's page is the best place to check.

Who is Blender Explosion Generator best for?

Blender Explosion Generator is best for blender artists creating animated 3D explosion effects who want a Geometry Nodes based generator that runs in realtime on Eevee or Cycles.

How much does Blender Explosion Generator cost?

Blender Explosion Generator is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Realtime explosion generation for Eevee and Cycles
  • Built on a single Geometry Nodes setup
  • Easy to change to your needs
  • Options to make the system less complex for older PCs or laptops
  • Documentation included
  • Demo video available

Tags

#explosion#geometry nodes#eevee#cycles#vfx#blender#generator

Frequently asked questions

Does Blender Explosion Generator work with Blender 3.6 and 4.0?

Blender Explosion Generator lists compatibility with Blender 3.6 and 4.0. It's built on a single Geometry Nodes setup and renders in realtime for both Eevee and Cycles. The download includes documentation to help you get started, and a demo video is available. If you're on a different Blender release, the developer's page is the best place to confirm current version support before you commit to it.

Can Blender Explosion Generator run in both Eevee and Cycles?

Blender Explosion Generator works in realtime for both Eevee and Cycles, so you can build explosions in either render engine. The system is based on a single Geometry Nodes setup that's easy to change to your needs. Documentation is included with the product, and a demo video is available. For a look at how it behaves in your own scene, the developer's page is worth checking.

Will Blender Explosion Generator run on an older PC or laptop?

Blender Explosion Generator includes a few ways to make the system less complex for people with older PCs or laptops. The generator itself is based on a single Geometry Nodes setup and runs in realtime for Eevee and Cycles. Documentation is included to guide you through the setup and those adjustments. For specifics on how it performs on your hardware, the developer's page and the demo video are the best references.

Is Blender Explosion Generator free to use?

Blender Explosion Generator is listed as free here in the catalog, and its license is described as royalty free. Licensing terms can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current pricing and usage rights before you download. The product is published by Jonathan Wübbe, is a Blender Dev Fund contributor, and includes documentation to help you set up the generator in Blender.

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