SideFX Houdini 20.5.278 was the initial release of the 20.5 cycle
: Nearly 40% of the release focused on character rigging and animation improvements. The new APEX system SideFX Houdini 20.5.278
: SideFX has also made significant strides in enhancing the user interface and overall experience. The updated UI is more intuitive, making it easier for both new and experienced users to navigate the software and discover its vast array of tools. SideFX Houdini 20
Written in OpenCL, it provides near-real-time performance across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel GPUs. 2. MPM (Material Point Method) Solver it provides near-real-time performance across NVIDIA
Expanded integration and performance optimizations for MaterialX, ensuring better interoperability with other 3D applications and USD pipelines. 3. APEX, KineFX, and Character Simulation