Substance Designer 2018

About

Substance Designer 2018 is an industry-leading material creation and scan processing tool used in over 95% of AAA game projects and many visual effects studios. It offers a node-based workflow for creating procedural, scan-based or hybrid materials, and updates will be available on Steam until the end of 2018. By linking your account to Allegorithmic, you can receive 1 year of updates from the purchase date. Join the active and friendly online community for support and inspiration.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

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Substance Designer is an incredibly powerful tool for creating high-quality textures, offering versatility for both 3D and 2D graphics.
Despite its steep learning curve, the software provides amazing results, making it a must-have for texture makers and game developers.
The Steam version is more affordable and worth buying, with capabilities that allow users to create a wide range of textures easily.

The software has a steep learning curve and the tutorials provided by the company are often considered inadequate.
Many users express frustration over the transition to Adobe ownership, fearing increased costs and restrictive licensing models.
Some users experience technical issues, such as crashes on startup and confusion about how to use the software effectively.

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The graphics aspect is highlighted as an extremely useful tool for professionals working with both 3D and occasionally 2D graphics, indicating its versatility and effectiveness in various graphic design applications.
- “An extremely useful tool for anyone working with 3D (sometimes 2D!) graphics.”