Pure 3D Raymarching Clouds! - CDimagined July Update Early Access

Currently available in early access for VIP Supporters. The full update drops in 4 days.

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Important - Pure 3.51 and CSP v0.3.0-preview445 are required. The current early access version is designed exclusively for 3D clouds, so do not use this update with 2D clouds.

This is a major update for Pure and a big step forward in our long-running battle to improve the appearance of cloudy weathers. We were never big fans of the 2D skydome textures or the way they shaped the lighting, as they lacked depth and never felt fully integrated into the scene. This update makes cloudy conditions look significantly better, with volumetric clouds reacting dynamically to the environment and blending naturally with the rest of the lighting.

Weather and Lighting Rework

Weather definitions have been extensively reworked, with improved cloud progression, more distinct atmospheric conditions, and additional tuning for rain, snow, storms, fog, haze, dust, and other weather types.

Exposure and tonemapping have also been rebuilt, resulting in more consistent lighting, improved contrast, and smoother transitions between interior and exterior environments.

New Cloud Controls

A new Clouds page has been added, providing direct control over the brightness, altitude, and coverage of raymarching clouds.

Atmosphere, Sun, and Glare

Atmospheric fog, ambient lighting, godrays, sun behavior, glare, bloom, and lens flares have all received further adjustments to better support the new weather system.

This is only an early look at the update. There are many additional changes and refinements that will be covered in more detail with the full release.

Enjoy the early access!