Red Giant Universe 2025.2.1 is the latest iteration of Maxon’s expansive library of GPU-accelerated plugins for editors and motion graphics artists. This update, released in early 2025, focuses on enhancing stability and expanding the "retro" creative toolkit through a suite of new dither and pixelization effects.
: A major workflow improvement includes the new Maxon Studio "Open" button added to all Universe tools in After Effects, allowing for faster access to the Studio template engine and its "Capsules". Red Giant Universe 2025.2.1 -MAC-.zip
: The popular Unmult plugin has been updated to run on the latest Universe framework, fixing previous stability issues. Red Giant Universe 2025
: Six new plugins have been added, specifically designed for creating pixel art, pixelization, and retro game aesthetics. These include tools for "Error Diffusion" and "Halftone Dithering" to achieve low-quantization GIF effects or classic computing looks. : The popular Unmult plugin has been updated
To run Red Giant Universe 2025.2.1 on a Mac, your system should meet the following specifications : Minimum Requirement Recommended macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later macOS 13, 14, or 15 Processor Intel-based Mac or Apple Silicon (M-Series) Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) Memory (RAM) Storage 2.5 GB for Universe alone 4.5 GB for full Red Giant suite VRAM (GPU) 2 GB (HD projects) 4 GB+ (4K projects) Host Application Compatibility