System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 10 (x64) is no longer under testing. While it should still work with Vortex Studio, we can't guarantee that every feature will function as expected.

Any computer running Vortex Studio Create or Activate must support AVX2 instructions set.

The Vortex OpenGL rendering module, referred to as Cyclone, is now deemed a legacy mode and is set to be phased out in a future version.

Vortex Studio Create now provides support for top-tier graphics cards that leverage Vulkan technology, as outlined in the list above.

For the best rendering experience in advanced simulation applications, we suggest using Unity or Unreal graphics paired with the Vortex integration plugin.

See Integrating Unity as Graphics Renderer in a Vortex distributed simulator and Integrating Vortex Studio with Unreal Engine.

Some monitors come with factory-set refresh rates that can soar to high frequencies, like 144Hz. However, Vortex applications typically handle graphical information at a default rate of 60Hz, which can cause visual artifacts. For the best experience, please adjust your monitor's refresh rate to match the Vortex simulation rate.

MongoDB is the database system used by the Legacy Vortex Console. The technology is end-of-life and new versions of Mongo will not be supported by Vortex Studio.

The Vortex Human library is now deprecated and will be phased out in a future version. This means that creating new human models is no longer an option. However, you can still visualize humans and animate characters using simulators such as Unity or Unreal Engine.

The Vortex Vegetation library has been removed from Vortex studio.

Backward compatibility

Files created with earlier versions, dating back up to two years, can be used in the latest release.

We strongly suggest utilizing the "Save All Child Documents" feature in the Vortex Editor to ensure that all components are saved properly.

It's essential to back up your assets before upgrading to the latest version, as any files that are overwritten cannot be recovered in their original form. Assets cover a wide range of files generated through the Vortex Editor, Vortex Director, or programmatically via the Vortex SDK. This includes code, extensions, legacy parts, assemblies, mechanisms, galleries, scenes, setup files, simulator files, and various proprietary Vortex file types.

A VHL Interface extension found within an assembly document will automatically convert into a Linking Interface.

Forward Compatibility

Vortex does not support forward compatibility. Older versions of Vortex Studio are unable to open files created in newer releases. Once a file is saved, it is tied to its specific version.

The Legacy Vortex Console is no longer in development, and its technology is now considered outdated. If you're looking to create a Vortex-based Simulator, the recommended interface to use is the [Vortex Launcher], which you can find here.