Substance 3D Painter 2025: Comprehensive Bug Fix Update

Date: February 12, 2026

Adobe Substance 3D Painter remains the industry‑standard texturing application for 3D professionals and enthusiasts. From AAA game studios and indie developers to feature animation and visual‑effects houses, creators rely on Painter to bring their assets to life.

The latest 2025 release focuses on stability and usability, delivering a series of critical bug fixes that address issues reported by the community.

Key Bug Fixes

• Paint: Stencil and symmetry tools now function correctly in all scenarios.
• Path: The smudge stroke opacity slider now updates the preview in real time.
• Project: Users can paint on all geometry types without interruption.
• Ribbon: Instantiated paths no longer disappear when the Texture Set resolution is changed.
• UI: The color picker remains stable and no longer shrinks or vanishes.

These fixes improve workflow reliability and ensure that artists can focus on creative work rather than technical workarounds.

For a complete list of changes and additional details, visit the official announcement:

https://steamcommunity.com/games/3366290/announcements/detail/533249315639918671