Best of 3D — November 2025

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   freeCodeCamp·29w

   Creative Web Development with Three.js and Blender

   A comprehensive 6-hour beginner course covering 3D web development by combining Blender for 3D modeling with Three.js for web integration. Learn to create an immersive 3D portfolio from scratch, starting with Blender fundamentals (modeling characters, trees, environments, textures) and progressing to Three.js implementation (camera controls, lighting, raycasting for interactions, character movement with GSAP, collision detection). Includes practical exercises, code analysis techniques, and deployment guidance using GitHub and Vercel.

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   Godot·27w

   Dev snapshot: Godot 3.7 dev 1 – Godot Engine

   Godot 3.7 dev 1 snapshot introduces significant improvements including rewritten 3D physics interpolation, blob shadows for mobile optimization, mutable audio drivers to reduce CPU usage, and core optimizations for faster object casting and data structures. The release includes 130 fixes from 44 contributors, with features like glow map effects, improved TileSet visibility, and better Xbox controller support on Android.

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   80 LEVEL·29w

   Unty Launched Web-Based No-Code 3D Editor

   Unity Studio is a new web-based, no-code 3D editor that enables teams to create and share interactive 3D projects without coding or software installation. It supports importing 3D assets and CAD files, with use cases including training applications, HMIs, animations, and product configurators. Currently in free beta, it will integrate with the Unity ecosystem upon full release.

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   80 LEVEL·29w

   Tiny Glade-Like 3D Diorama Builder Is Out

   Outside the Blocks, a modular 3D diorama builder by former Dying Light artist Michał Kubas, has been released on Steam. The tool allows users to create 3D architectural scenes without traditional 3D modeling software knowledge, featuring an autobuild system, animated characters, customizable materials, and an advanced layer system. Users can add finishing touches like epoxy resin water effects and display creations under glass domes.

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   80 LEVEL·29w

   Magical Balatro-Like Card Effects & Animation Made with Blender

   Mingwei 'CMZW' Lim created Balatro-inspired 3D playing cards with holographic effects and destruction/conjuration animations using Blender. The project showcases advanced shader work and visual effects, with the card shaders available for free on the creator's Ko-Fi page. The work demonstrates Blender's capabilities for creating game-style visual effects and continues the artist's collection of creative 3D card effects.

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