— Release Notes

Changelog.

Every VoxelVision release, in reverse chronological order. New features, generators, fixes, and the occasional QOL polish.

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00 LatestVoxelVision 4.0 May 2026
Bugfixes
- Fixed “Nonetype” issue when converting non-mesh objects.
Features
- Added option to add masks to specific asset generators.
- Added mod support — use any mod and vanilla version combination to use blocks, stairs, and slabs.
- Packed necessary Python modules directly into the addon.
- Added alpha threshold value to specify removed alpha blocks by threshold.
- Added option to set a default file path for storing mask presets inside preferences.
- Added option to procedurally build your block database of Minecraft blocks from any version or mod inside preferences.
- Updated all asset generators to work as a modifier stack system — drag, drop, reorder, and combine modifiers in any combination.
Generators
- Removed “Finalize Model Modifier”.
- Added new “Overlay” modifier for world dimensions and object data preview.
- Added new “Ambient Occlusion” generator — procedurally color models based on ambient occlusion.
- Added new “Curve to Wall” generator — draw walls along curves directly in the viewport.
- Updated “Linear Gradient” modifier to work in the 3D viewport and operate in 3D space.
- Updated “Radial Gradient” modifier to work in the 3D viewport and operate in 3D space.
- Removed “4 Corner Gradient” modifier.
- Added new “Scatter Object” generator — scatter rocks, trees, or models directly onto selected meshes.
- Added new “Spawn Grass” generator — spawn grass on top blocks with masking options for specific blocks.
- Added walls to the “Universal Tree” generator asset.
- Added color attribute blending with previous modifiers, textures, or color attributes through multiple blending modes.
Materials
- Added “Preview Color” material to preview color attributes in shading and render view.
Export
- Added compatibility to export different rotation states of stairs, fences, walls, and slabs.
- Added export support for modded blocks.
UI
- Added modifier stack UI panel inside the N-Panel to view, hide, and manage VoxelVision modifier masks.
- Added option to toggle modded blocks in the block palette preset category.
- Added modded block support for the custom block palette.
- Removed asset generator settings from the N-Panel — now accessible through the modifier stack inside object properties for consistency.
- Redesigned the VoxelVision preferences menu.
01 VoxelVision 3.2 January 2026
Breaking Changes
- Addon upgraded to Blender 5.0.
Features
- Added new voxelization method "Best Performance" — produces better results for 99.9% of all models and can even convert models with holes in them.
- Added color blending modes: "Blending" and "Sharpening".
- Added smoothing modes: "Organic" and "Precise".
Generators
- Added Terrain Generator V1.0.
- Added Image to Flower generator.
…and many more resolved bugs and QOL improvements.
02 VoxelVision 3.1 December 2025
Features
- Added option to export to Minecraft Bedrock Edition as .mcstructure files (BETA).
Generators
- Added Universal Tree Generator V1.0.
- Added Oak Tree variant.
- Added Birch Tree variant.
- Added Spruce Tree variant.
- Added Willow Tree variant.
- Added Cherry Tree variant.
- Added Palm Tree variant.
…and many more resolved bugs and QOL improvements.
03 VoxelVision 3.0 November 2025 · VoxelVision IV Release
Updates
- Renamed BlockBlender to VoxelVision IV.
Features
- Added option to export Axiom Blueprint (.bp) files.
- Added Asset Generator Library.
- Added "Precision" voxelization method.
- Increased model conversion performance by a factor of 10×.
- Significantly reduced project file sizes by using linked databases.
- Added default export filepath options for schematic and blueprint export, as well as custom block palettes.
- Added performance monitoring and modifier bake settings.
- Added batch export support, as well as relative export to the Blender world origin.
- Added default block palettes to VoxelVision.
- Reworked alpha channel and glass block detection algorithm with Threshold option support.
- Reworked custom block selection using new databases for saving and storing attributes.
- Added biome color tint effects for leaves and grass blocks.
Generators
- Added Curve to Block generator.
- Added Curve to Fence generator.
- Added Simple Rock, Simple Meteor, and Simple Spikes generators.
- Added Fog Floor generator with Freeform and Rectangle modes.
- Moved 3 gradient tools into the Asset Generator Library.
Blocks
- Added mushroom_stem and barrier blocks.
UI
- Added icons for improved visibility.
- Added procedural asset generator UI.
- Reworked the general UI.
Bugfixes
- Fixed export issue when using the "creaking_heart" block.
- Fixed texture coloring issue on grass_block[snowy=false].
- Fixed texture issue causing polished_deepslate to display as white.
- Fixed texture issue for polished_tuff.
- Reworked apply object transform operator.
- Fixed error with custom block selection.
- Fixed export issue when using the "chiseled_polished_blackstone" block.
- Fixed texture issue for red_glazed_terracotta.
- Fixed "NoneType" error when converting a model to blocks.
- Fixed texture issue for rail_texture.
- Fixed export issue for birch_sapling.
…and many more resolved bugs and QOL improvements.
04 BlockBlender 2.1.1 August 2025
Bugfixes
- Fixed an issue where schematic export failed due to unchecked “stairs” and “slabs” options.
UI
- Disabled Texture Dataset creation button until required Python modules are installed to avoid confusion.
05 BlockBlender 2.1 August 2025
Breaking Changes
- Updated minimum Blender version to 4.5.
- Added requirement to have a legally obtained Minecraft version in order to use the addon.
Features
- Added Minecraft version export support for versions 1.9–1.21.5 (.schem Sponge V2).
- Added option to exclude a selection of blocks from your build.
- All Minecraft blocks are now included within the Blender file, ready to be shipped with the next update.
UI
- Added model dimension display option.
- Added Minecraft world alignment display option.
Back-End
- Reworked the addon code base to enable future features such as placing individual blocks and more.
…and more resolved bugs and QOL improvements.
06 BlockBlender 2.0 February 2025
Features
- Added stair and slab support to BlockBlender.
- Integrated schematic exporter for Minecraft 1.21.5.
- Added new voxelization method “Better Hole Resistance”.
- Added option to create a custom block palette.
Migration
- Converted the legacy addon to the new Blender extension format.
UI
- Overhauled user interface and overall user experience.
Compatibility
- Ensured compatibility of all features from BlockBlender 1.5.

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