Blender 4.4 is all about stability, with developers doubling down on quality in the Winter of Quality project, fixing over 700 bugs and improving documentation. Action Slots revolutionize animation by allowing multiple elements to share a single Action, enhancing workflow. The Video Sequencer sees upgrades like text editing in Preview and improved codec support, making editing faster. Blender now supports 10/12-bit videos and has over 500 free add-ons on the Blender Extensions platform. New modeling features like Pole Position and Influencer prioritize quad-dominant topology, while the new Plane sculpt brush offers enhanced control. UI improvements on Windows 11 and macOS, as well as Compositor performance enhancements, make Blender 4.4 a valuable update.
https://www.blender.org/download/releases/4-4/