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See new features in Maya animation, modeling, and rendering software, including a seamlessly integrated USD plug-in, Python 3 support, and an animation ghosting editor.

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Updates in MtoA since Maya 2026 introduce major performance boosts and add initial GPU support for Toon shading, an interactive HTML-based render stats report, and enhanced USD integration.

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