A Autodesk anunciou o novo 3D Max 9, prometendo novos componentes e a possibilidade de trabalhar em 64-bit:

Easily Render Realistic Scenes
mental ray 3.5 Core
Performance Optimizations
Layered Animation
Character Animation Workflow Improvements
Pro Booleans
Hair and Cloth Improvements
Xref Object Enhancements
Enhanced FBX Support
Display Support for DirectX and CG Shaders



Podem ver mais pormenores em: http://images.autodesk.com/adsk/files/3dsmax_overview_brochure.pdf