Epic Games has announced the discontinuation of Quixel Mixer, marking the end of its development journey with the release of version 2023.1 beta. This version represents the final installment of the once-popular layer-based 3D texture painting tool, now offered as a free, unsupported offline application for both Windows and Mac users. Although the software had remained relatively static after Epic’s acquisition, the latest release allows users to download the application along with an optional 30 GB library of smart materials.
Quixel Mixer has been a notable player in the realm of PBR (physically based rendering) workflow tools, offering artists a free texturing solution over the past decade. However, despite the tool’s convenience and accessibility, its development had visibly slowed, with the last public update dating back to 2022.
With support now concluded, users looking for alternatives can explore several other options. Industry-standard solutions such as Substance Painter and Substance Designer join other tools like Instamat, Marmoset Toolbag 5, Material Maker (a free and open-source alternative), ArmorPaint, and 3D Coat Textura.
While users can still download the final version of Quixel Mixer by accessing their Quixel accounts, the long-term availability of this server-dependent application remains uncertain. Coupled with this, Epic Games assures that older versions can still be accessed, though their functionality is also not guaranteed.

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Epic Games has officially discontinued Quixel Mixer, releasing version 2023.1 beta as the final build of the layer-based 3D texture painting tool. The software is now available as a free, unsupported offline application for Windows and Mac, bundled with an optional 30 GB smart materials library. Development had effectively stalled since 2022 following Epic's acquisition. Users seeking alternatives are pointed to tools like Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Instamat, Marmoset Toolbag 5, Material Maker, ArmorPaint, and 3D Coat Textura. Long-term availability of the server-dependent app remains uncertain.

Epic Games Discontinues Quixel Mixer with Final Release