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Price
Defines the cost for each edition, letting you choose based on budget and workflow needs. |
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License Type
Perpetual license with free minor updates; major version upgrades require payment. |
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Single Build Resolution
Specifies the highest resolution supported for building a single, untiled terrain chunk. |
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Tiled Build Resolution
Enables building large terrains by splitting them into tiles at extremely high resolutions. |
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Split Single Build to Tiles
Divides a single terrain build into smaller tiles for easier use in engines or DCC tools. |
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Save as Heightfield
Export terrain in 32-bit, 16-bit, or 8-bit formats compatible with industry standards. |
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Save as Point Cloud
Export terrain or mask data as XYZ point clouds for use in generative workflows. |
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Save as Mesh
Export terrain as meshes in OBJ or FBX formats with automatic level-of-detail support. |
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Automatic LODs
Choose how many LOD versions to generate automatically when exporting meshes. |
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Adaptive Meshes
Dynamically control mesh polygon complexity based on terrain features. |
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Advanced Tooling |
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Powerful Primitives
Use ready-made shapes like Mountain, Ridge, or Crater to quickly build compelling terrain features. |
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Import Files
Import most common 2D heightfield formats (OpenEXR, PNG, etc.) with drag-and-drop integration. |
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Erosion Simulation
Industry-grade erosion simulation for realistic and detailed terrain generation. |
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Draw Masks and Shapes
Paint masks and shapes directly using mouse or stylus for art-directed control. |
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Surface Nodes
Specialized nodes for advanced terrain shaping, reducing manual node setups. |
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Adjustments and Filters
Helper nodes to fine-tune, warp, or modify terrain shapes with ease. |
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Rock Nodes
Add rocky surfaces, outcrops, and scattered rocks to enrich your terrain detail. |
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Snow and Ice
Simulate snow deposits and icy surfaces with accurate physical properties. |
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Glacier Simulation
Create art-directable glaciers with complex, layered surfaces. |
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Lakes and Sea Nodes
Define lakes, seas, and water bodies that integrate with your terrain heightfields. |
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River and Hydrology Nodes
Generate river systems that reshape terrain for realistic water flow. |
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Tree Simulation Nodes
Create distant tree populations for preview or final terrain assets. |
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Seamless + Repeat Nodes
Design seamless or repeating terrain patterns for tiling workflows. |
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Turntable Animator
Create simple turntable animations to showcase terrain designs. |
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Heal Terrain Data
Repair compressed or low-bit-depth heightfields and counter visible artifacts. |
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Accumulators
Accumulator node lets you access global masks for simulations such as Snow, Water, Debris, Trees - including various secondary masks such as Depth and FreshWater - in a single node. |
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Color Production |
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ColorErosion
ColorErosion does to color maps what erosion does to soil. It moves it with the physics of sedimentation, turning a color map into realistic mineral flows. |
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Data Maps
Generate rainfall, sediment, or other data maps to drive textures and masks. |
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Texture Generators
Create advanced texture masks quickly, ready for use in other software. |
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1400+ SatMap Library
Access a curated library of satellite-derived color presets for realistic texturing. |
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High Precision Renderer
Generate realistic lighting and shadows directly on terrain heightfields. |
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Sunlight Integral
Capture composite shadow and light maps across seasons or time periods. |
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Cartography Tools
Convert terrain into detailed topographic maps with customizable styling. |
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Custom Logic
The Math node is powerful computational node that let you write your own shapes using scripting. |
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Workflow Conveniences |
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Advanced Graph Workflow
Flexible, node-based workflow for building complex terrain networks. |
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Modifiers + Post Processing
Apply adjustments as post-processes without cluttering your graph. |
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Data View
The Data View shows the graph as a tree, with nest tabs and groups, to provide a quick overview of the world. |
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Data View Filters
The Filters let you identify specific node types, slow or problematic nodes, or obsolete remnants. These are invaluable tools when working with very large graphs. |
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Autosave + Disaster Recovery
Gaea ensures your work is always safe! It takes an autosave snapshot whenever you run any destructive or large action that may alter your file. |
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Multi-monitor Support
Extend your viewport to a second screen for expanded workspace. |
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Predictive Services
Learns your workflow to suggest nodes and connections automatically. |
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Portals
Connect distant graph areas cleanly without long, cluttered links. |
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Graph Conveniences
Reduce clicks and streamline node interactions with smart UI features. |
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Chained Creation
Create a sequence of nodes quickly by specifying an entire chain. |
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Node Shortcodes
Node Shortcodes such as m for Mountain and e2 for Erosion_2 make it easy to search and create nodes. |
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2D Viewport
Node Shortcodes such as m for Mountain and e2 for Erosion_2 make it easy to search and create nodes. |
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Measurement Tools
Measure distance, height details across many different metrics, raw and color data, and more straight in the 2D viewport. |
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Collapsible Groups
Measure distance, height details across many different metrics, raw and color data, and more straight in the 2D viewport. |
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Notes and Annotations
Create notes that support full Markdown formatting. Place them straight on the graph. |
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Interject + Interdict Nodes
Quickly insert new nodes or reroute existing connections with one click. |
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MultiMix
MultiMixing instaneously combines all selected nodes into a Combine, Mixer, or Layers node. This quick but helpful shortcut saves you dozens of clicks. |
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Auto Layout
Automatically organize your graph layout for better readability. |
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Presets + Save Node State
Save and reuse node settings or share them across projects. |
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Import/Export Graphs
Share entire graphs or selected sections with other users or projects. |
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Building Capabilities |
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Utilize both CPU and GPU
Leverage full computing power of your system for faster builds. |
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Bake Nodes
Store high-resolution previews to optimize graph performance during editing. |
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Build Mutations
Generate multiple variations of the same terrain while preserving the core design. |
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Extend + Automate |
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Expose Parameters
Promote individual node parameters to variables for easy automation and control. |
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Variables and Expressions
Use variables and expressions to create advanced automated terrain workflows. |
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Routing Nodes
Flow Logic nodes such as Switch and Route let you configure multiple routes and failsafes within your graph. The flow can then be bound to Variables and controlled via external mechanisms. . |
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Automation
Fully automate terrain builds using variables and batch processing options. |
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Macros
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Open Terrain Format
Export terrains in a universal JSON-based format for easy modification and integration. |
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Bridge to Unreal Engine
Connect directly to Unreal Engine for streamlined terrain asset transfers. |
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Bridge to Houdini
Enable direct integration with Houdini for advanced pipeline workflows. |
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Build custom bridges
Develop custom integration bridges from any external application to Gaea. |
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License Management |
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Commercial Use
Freely use terrains you create in any personal or commercial project. |
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Offline usage
Optionally use Gaea without requiring an active internet connection. |
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Use on 2 PCs
Install the same license on two personal computers for flexibility. |
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Move Licenses
Deauthorize and transfer your license to new machines without support intervention. |
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Floating License
Optional floating licenses for deployment-free license switching. |
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Price
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Free | $99 | $199 | $299 |
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* - Some features are in development and will be released in future updates.
1 - License types are restricted by annual gross revenue. See License Agreement for exact details.
2 - 16K terrains are supported in an experimental capacity, and may require very large amounts of RAM.
1 - License types are restricted by annual gross revenue. See License Agreement for exact details.
2 - 16K terrains are supported in an experimental capacity, and may require very large amounts of RAM.