InstaMAT
Node-based material authoring and 3D texture painting from Abstract, positioned as an alternative to the Substance tools.
Best for
Solo devs who want a full procedural materials and texturing suite they can use commercially for free while revenue is small.
Updates
Updated Aug 1, 2026Latest InstaMAT updates
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- Aug 1, 2026NewsletterAug 1, 2026From the weekly newsletter
MCP drops sessions, GodotHub gives Godot a launcher, Houdini 22 adds Gaussian splats
The protocol that connects AI agents to game engines got a major rewrite, a free community launcher manages Godot versions, and Houdini 22 brings Gaussian splats and terrain tools. Plus cheaper webcam face capture with AccuFace 2 and a texturing suite that is free for small teams.
Read the full newsletter - Jul 23, 2026ReleaseJul 23, 2026
InstaMAT 2D painting
The July update adds painting directly on UV maps in a dedicated 2D viewport.
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