Blender 5.2 LTS released, adds Geometry Nodes physics

Blender 5.2 LTS ships with major workflow upgrades, including experimental Geometry Nodes-based physics for hair and cloth, new node-based functions and data types, and online asset libraries that let teams browse and download assets on demand. The release prioritizes production stability with an LTS through 2028, plus renderer and usability enhancements such as texture cache improvements, Thin Wall mode in Principled BSDF, improved GI, and broader toolset refinements across UI, Grease Pencil, animation, and VR features.