We gave Procreate Desires a uncommon five-star assessment when it was launched again in 2023, which rapidly earned it a spot in our choose of one of the best animation software program. The 2D animation app is nice worth, and its intuitive interface makes it an interesting choice for rookies.
However, as a younger iPad app, it inevitably has some limitations, and lots of customers have a protracted record of asks for options that they wish to see added. The excellent news is that at the very least two of the commonest requests are coming in Procreate Desires 2.
There’s nonetheless no confirmed Procreate Desires 2 launch date, however the software program developer has revealed what it is engaged on. That makes me assume we cannot have an excessive amount of longer to attend for what might be a free replace for everybody who already has the app.
The 2 deliberate upgrades which are getting most consideration are the promise of a lasso device for picks and transformations in Draw & Paint and Flipbook (I do know, why wasn’t this within the unique launch?) and the flexibility to export GIFs. These are in all probability the 2 most frequent requests from customers.
The timeline’s being redesigned too, with devoted keyframing, performing, composition, and modifying workspaces. And Flipbook will mix options of Procreate’s Animation Help with layering and compositing from Procreate Desires. There may even be extra superior export settings, multi drag and drop, period handles, luminance masks, drawing filters and new keyboard shortcuts, so fairly a bunch of enhancements!
Does that ship every part customers are asking for? Under no circumstances. Some customers are crying out fr vector brushes and a bones animation system – some even need 3D objects, which I feel might be a way off. However a lasso choice device appears a significant characteristic for the app. The dearth of this had put some folks off even attempting the software program, so I anticipate it may be sufficient to win over some new customers.
You possibly can study extra on the Procreate Desires web site. Additionally see our Procreate Desires newbie suggestions.
For extra software program information, see what’s new in Blender 4.5 and the launch of Photoshop for Android.
