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Foundry announces strategic decision to wind down development of Modo
Foundry announces strategic decision to wind down development of 3D modeling tool, Modo
London, November 7 2024 – Foundry, a leading developer of creative software for the media and entertainment industries, today announced its decision to wind down development of 3D modeling tool, Modo, after the release of Modo 17.1 later this year. This strategic decision will allow Foundry to focus on its core offerings and invest in new solutions that meet the evolving needs of the media and entertainment community.
Active customers will continue to receive support until the end of their current contract, and can obtain an extended 10-year license so that they can continue to use Modo in the future.
FAQ
What support will be provided for customers?
Customers on maintenance or subscription will receive support until their current contract term expires. We will continue to investigate and provide solutions and workarounds for issues, however we do not anticipate any further product releases (either feature releases or maintenance releases).
Will Modo still work on future operating system updates after wind-down?
Modo may continue to function on future operating systems, but since we will not be issuing patches or updates to address potential conflicts, we cannot guarantee compatibility with future operating system updates. We therefore recommend that customers migrate to alternative 3D workflows as soon as possible.
Will Modo downloads, documentation, forums, and support channels continue to operate?
Modo’s product downloads, docs, learning content, and support knowledgebase will be available until at least November 2025. After that, we will evaluate their usage and if they are no longer regularly used by a significant number of users, these resources may be retired. Users will be notified in advance if this happens. The Modo forums will be available until December 2024.
Can a Modo license be transferred to another machine?
Yes. All customers on active maintenance or subscription will have received an email explaining how to obtain an extended license which can be moved between machines as needed. Inactive customers, or those who did not receive this email, can contact licenses@foundry.com to request a license transfer
Will my perpetual license continue to work?
Perpetual licenses will remain valid, and you can continue to use the software in future for as long as you wish — but please note that no further updates, bug fixes, or support will be provided. We therefore recommend that customers migrate to alternative 3D workflows as soon as possible.